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funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid as an adult is a fun, if slightly frustrating, experience. Jeff Kinney captures middle school life with humor and charm, and the illustrated format keeps things engaging. That said, Greg Heffley’s antics can feel more selfish than funny at times, and the story is more a series of amusing moments than a fully developed narrative. Still, it’s an easy, nostalgic read that delivers a few laughs—perfect if you don’t take it too seriously!
Greg is a narcissistic psychopath but it's iconic and I'm here for it
I'm definitely not the target audience of this series now, but I was when I first read this book and I remember enjoying it. After reading the Elemental series, I was looking for something fun and light-hearted, something that I didn't have to think too much about, so I decided to reread this series.
Greg Heffley is not the typical MG protagonist. He's mean, lazy and manipulative, uses his intelligence for chaos instead of good, cares too much about his image and treats his best friend, Rowley, poorly. Thank goodness Rowley is always winning at life because he deserves so much better. Diary of a Wimpy Kid also reminded me about just how mean middle schoolers can be.
The plot isn't linear, but since this is a diary and meant to be read for fun, the lack of substance and plot didn't really bother me.
The comedy aspect is also hit-and-miss, with more misses than anything else. I didn't even chuckle.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid isn't a great book, but it served its purpose as an entertaining and quick read that I didn't have to think too much about. It helped me pass time.
Greg Heffley is not the typical MG protagonist. He's mean, lazy and manipulative, uses his intelligence for chaos instead of good, cares too much about his image and treats his best friend, Rowley, poorly. Thank goodness Rowley is always winning at life because he deserves so much better. Diary of a Wimpy Kid also reminded me about just how mean middle schoolers can be.
The plot isn't linear, but since this is a diary and meant to be read for fun, the lack of substance and plot didn't really bother me.
The comedy aspect is also hit-and-miss, with more misses than anything else. I didn't even chuckle.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid isn't a great book, but it served its purpose as an entertaining and quick read that I didn't have to think too much about. It helped me pass time.
funny
lighthearted
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Zoo wee mama!
4,5*
This book got me out of a not so cool reading slump
This book got me out of a not so cool reading slump
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
He needs to stop moping around!! Get off your arse and do something - he literally has no agency, stop teaching kids this
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really like this book but the characters are definitely not loveable.especially Greg
Graphic: Domestic abuse
It was booming back then, every bookstore had th copies. Surely it was a nice book, cause it was different, in writing and illustration. Yet, just like a usual journal, it was getting boring.