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hermionegranger780's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
It is definitely a coming of age book and is a classic or at least that’s what I was told. This book is 100% aimed at pre-teen and teenage girls. However I felt the author did not do a good job with the ending especially since there is not a second to read. The ending in my opinion left many lose ends and me wondering what would happen in the future. I also found this book a bit too much about religion and I wish it focused more on growing up as a pre-teen and teenage girl because that was spot on. Not necessarily relatable to me but definitely interesting and informative to read about. Probably won’t read again for at least a long time but it is short so give it a go!
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content
Barely anything about sexual content but not for a child to read under the age of 10hannahgunther's review
funny
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? Yes
3.0
It's a fast-paced, bold coming-of-age story. While some of the vernacular and elements of the story feel dated, the message of identity remains timeless. Some readers may be offended/put off by some sexual material that could be deemed inappropriate for the target age group (e.g. conversations characters have about their growing bodies, playing spin-the-bottle, rumors of characters hooking up). However, it addresses menstruation in a refreshingly frank and funny way.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content
katelynprice's review
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
More than anything this book made me laugh out loud. I ate up every bit of Margaret wrestling with her faith. Her prayers and search for God were so earnest and resonant. It was also very refreshing to read fiction for kids that normalizes talking about periods and puberty. I'm not sure that the conversation was quality, and I honestly wouldn't put this into the hands of kids without context and an ongoing dialogue. But as an adult reader who missed out on Judy Blume in my younger years, this was fun.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content
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