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pollyb23's review against another edition
5.0
I decided to reread this as an adult since I heard there is a movie out and I wanted to watch it. I still loved the story and themes that are still revelant today. I appreciate my childhood without social media! Without the internet! This book reminds me of all those things plus what it was like to be a 12 year old girl. I loved it as a tween and 30 plus years later as an adult.
chandag's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
Read aloud to my middle school daughter at the bus stop.
cici44's review against another edition
5.0
Loved re-reading a childhood favorite and finding it still a favorite decades later!
dehernandez3169's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sarahsass's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this sweet, funny emotional pre teen story.
bibliobrandie's review against another edition
5.0
Read again for my student bookclub. Loved it just as much this time as when I read it 30 years ago!
emilysholmes's review against another edition
lighthearted
5.0
I wish I would have read this book in middle school. 12 year old Margaret navigates friendship, boy crushes, getting her first period, and choosing a religion.
nonahhh's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
can’t remember being this excited to get my period lol
romanaromana's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
3.5 stars.
(Here are some content warnings. Nothing in this review).
I'm not the audience for this book any more, but I enjoyed it and definitely understand why it has been such a beloved and influential book over the years. It's honest and funny and has a lovable protagonist at its heart. Judy Blume writes effortlessly, and Margaret's voice is authentic.
I was expecting a different conversation about religion, but I was really impressed by the one I got - about mixed-faith families, and Margaret's associated feelings of disbelonging and uncertainty in terms of religion. Whilst the approach to puberty and girlhood might have shifted slightly since Margaret was published, I think the religious element is one that is still pretty spot on and applicable today.
All in all, glad I've finally read this. I'm now very much interested in watching the film, especially as I understand it does a lot to develop the other women in Margaret's life.
(Here are some content warnings. Nothing in this review).
I'm not the audience for this book any more, but I enjoyed it and definitely understand why it has been such a beloved and influential book over the years. It's honest and funny and has a lovable protagonist at its heart. Judy Blume writes effortlessly, and Margaret's voice is authentic.
I was expecting a different conversation about religion, but I was really impressed by the one I got - about mixed-faith families, and Margaret's associated feelings of disbelonging and uncertainty in terms of religion. Whilst the approach to puberty and girlhood might have shifted slightly since Margaret was published, I think the religious element is one that is still pretty spot on and applicable today.
All in all, glad I've finally read this. I'm now very much interested in watching the film, especially as I understand it does a lot to develop the other women in Margaret's life.