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lilcoop71's review against another edition
5.0
I can't believe that I never read this before. I absolutely loved it.
tonythep's review against another edition
4.0
One of McCorkle's two debut novels published simultaneously in 1984, The Cheerleader is a flood of pure character. Jo Spenser documents her young life from before it even began through a disastrous first love to the harrowing breakdown during her freshman year of college. What impressed me most was how the author really put Jo out there hovering over the abyss and then reeled her back in. All I could think was "this really happens." People really do lose it sometimes and it doesn't necessarily mean they need to be taken away in a white coat. They just need . . . help.
loisagrimm's review against another edition
4.0
Read this quite a few years ago and I remember that I liked it. May have to re-visit this one soon.
ivanisagrave's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Mental illness, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, Alcohol, and Sexual content
raehink's review
3.0
The story of a young girl's adolescence and growth in a Southern town. Jo Spencer, a cheer leader, meets Red Williams, who is older and daring. This changes her life.
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