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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
Cringe-y tale of mid-80s eighth-graders who need attention.
I kept thinking something good was gonna happen and it never did. Writing is good but went no where. Couldn’t tell if it was a YA adult novel or just felt that way cause the narrator was 13.
I listened to this book on audio, and initially, I felt it dragged a lot. I had some difficulty caring about Eulabee or her friends. But it seems Vida's writing grew stronger and the world of 1980s wealthy, private school, teenage San Francisco she wove drew me in.
I loved this book! It was fast paced but somehow also pleasantly slow, and I loved the story and the characters. It felt relevant to my own life but also just far enough separated to be interesting. I really enjoyed it!
I really “loved” this book- a lot of could have been that I was the age of the characters in the 80s.... so part of it was pure connection- but very well done in terms of complication/character development- without spoiling there is a piece at the end that at first I was like- no- don’t go there but then it was actually hugely satisfying- cause it’s a novel/ and we CAN go there !!!
I really enjoyed this book especially it's descriptive nature. Can't wait to read more Vendela Vida
i never even know what to say after reading a vendela vida novel but this one slayed as usual; i will say that you Never get a satisfying conclusion with everything wrapped up at the end, but the writing is so good i don't even mind
Readable and evocative. I chugged this down over the course of several nights when exam stress left me exhausted but unable to sleep. I most enjoyed the novel when Vida stopped trying to recreate the inner thoughts of a 13 year-old (she didn't do a bad job, I just think it's hard to do a good job) and let herself recreate the San Francisco of her childhood. There was a broader point being made, I think, about toxic female friendships or maybe some people's need to lie to bolster their self-worth, but it got a bit buried in the rest of narrative such that it felt a bit awkward when it was resurrected in the pseudo-epilogue. I would happily read more of Vida's reflections on her childhood, but maybe without the big takeaway.
Nothing happened. Literally nothing. There was no story. Do not read if you are looking for a storyline. Enjoyed the author’s writing style though. So not opposed to another book.
I enjoyed this novel a lot. Took me right back to 8th grade and the stupid drama that 8th graders care about so much. I absolutely loved Eulabee and fuck Maria Fabiola