5.19k reviews for:

Mary Jane

Jessica Anya Blau

4.11 AVERAGE

bookaddictpnw's review against another edition

3.5

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

omgitsleahh's review against another edition

3.0

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A quick, quirky read. I wanted a little more from the plot -- there were some short snippets of *something*, but it felt a little bit like a kite getting some air and then petering out before it got a big gust of action. I wasn't prepared for the racism/antisemitism, which I suppose was entirely realistic, but felt a little jarring in an otherwise light, coming-of-age tale. 3 stars for speed, but not sure I'd recommend it as a must read.

tdlang's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

breezie98's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

lola_au_bellona's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

katyculsum's review against another edition

4.0

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Cute book

sylvieb522's review against another edition

4.0

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4.25 stars!! i really enjoyed reading this book and the vibes that came along with it. the characterization and character development in this book is just amazing and allowed to me to fall in love with so many of the characters. this book is definitely character-driven and slice-of-life with no real plot, but that didn’t bother me. i would just be aware, as it wasn’t totally what i expected.
overall, a really sweet and charming coming-of-age story that i would recommend to everyone, especially those looking for a peaceful 70s vibe.

cblancha8's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

madelineparker's review against another edition

4.75

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

talsci's review against another edition

3.0

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Teenager POV

I liked the authors descriptive writing style. Story is POV of a teenager so pretty PG and a little boring. Ending is cute though.