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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
Sort of gave me a YA version of My Dark Vanessa vibe if that makes any sense
4.5/5
“Remember, girl: It’s the best time in the history of the world to be you. You can do anything! You can do everything! You can be whatever you want to be!
Just as long as you follow the rules”
- tw: predatory behaviour from an authority figure (high school teacher); nonconsensual kiss; victimization from peers; slut shaming; implicit statutory rape
- Not a “trigger” necessarily but I also want to note, in this case, the absolute failure of the public education systems protection of students
- PREDATORS: such an incredibly important topic that needs!! To!!! Be!! Explored!! More!!!
- I’m reading this as a young women in her early 20s but I certainly wish I read this, or had material like this in my early teens
- Being told warning signs is completely different from taking in an entire plausible scenario
- On top of that topics such as: feminism, slut shaming, sexism, beauty expectations
- While reading this you’ll undoubtably feel squirmy, knowingly uncomfortable, and at sometimes complete and utter rage
- I cannot stress enough that I do believe that this topic and the contents of this book may be triggering, be it from anxiety or from personal trauma, I felt such an overload of emotions of general anxiousness, I cried
- I don’t want to “spoil” everything but I think it’s pertinent to know that our mc has a small support system during this time, the silver lining being that it contains her parents
- My only gripe was a certain character who seemed almost pandering .. a touch too on the nose that did the rest of the book a disservice in my opinion .. oh an also pop culture references, hate that shit so much
“Remember, girl: It’s the best time in the history of the world to be you. You can do anything! You can do everything! You can be whatever you want to be!
Just as long as you follow the rules”
- tw: predatory behaviour from an authority figure (high school teacher); nonconsensual kiss; victimization from peers; slut shaming; implicit statutory rape
- Not a “trigger” necessarily but I also want to note, in this case, the absolute failure of the public education systems protection of students
- PREDATORS: such an incredibly important topic that needs!! To!!! Be!! Explored!! More!!!
- I’m reading this as a young women in her early 20s but I certainly wish I read this, or had material like this in my early teens
- Being told warning signs is completely different from taking in an entire plausible scenario
- On top of that topics such as: feminism, slut shaming, sexism, beauty expectations
- While reading this you’ll undoubtably feel squirmy, knowingly uncomfortable, and at sometimes complete and utter rage
- I cannot stress enough that I do believe that this topic and the contents of this book may be triggering, be it from anxiety or from personal trauma, I felt such an overload of emotions of general anxiousness, I cried
- I don’t want to “spoil” everything but I think it’s pertinent to know that our mc has a small support system during this time, the silver lining being that it contains her parents
- My only gripe was a certain character who seemed almost pandering .. a touch too on the nose that did the rest of the book a disservice in my opinion .. oh an also pop culture references, hate that shit so much
Det här är en bok. No shit. Den gav mig ingenting men den var bra. Beskrivningen på boken stämmer inte då den handlar mest om huvudpersonens liv och relationer. Jag tycker de borde ta upp de mer generella problemen och exemplifierat mer runt feminism ämnet och hur huvudpersonen då lär sig dessa ”regler” och bryter dem samtidigt som allt detta i boken händer henne.
fast-paced
I'm keeping this 4 stars as an ode to 12 year old me
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I am so sorry, but I could not bring myself to finish this book. I know this book is about rape and feminism, but the strange friendship that Bex has with Marin is very off putting and I think that's what's throwing me off. I'm also finding the characters very bland and the dialogue very, very cheesy.
Maybe I'll pick it up some other time and finish it, but for now, I will not finish reading it.
Maybe I'll pick it up some other time and finish it, but for now, I will not finish reading it.
Okay, this was really good. I did judge a few of the characters’ decisions for a moment, but I know they made those decisions in order for the book to be more realistic. Honestly it scares me a little how realistic this book was- men doing things that don’t affect them but affect the women around them, a man getting angry at the girl when it was his fault the situation happened in the first place, girls getting treated badly and their experiences being ignored because “there wasn’t enough proof” or “she was asking for it”... it all hit a bit too close to the reality of the world. Not in a bad way though, I think this showed the world as it is and didn’t sugarcoat anything- and thank god for that. Overall it was a good book with a good message that made me angry, but in that “time to smash the patriarchy” way.
challenging
informative
inspiring
This book filled me with feminist rage. I loved Marin and the things that happened to her made me so, so angry. Brilliantly written, I didn't want to put it down.
“Rule for Being a Girl” is the first book that I have read by either Candace Bushnell or Katie Cotugo. I was surprised by how much I liked this book. It was fun, engaging, and impactful.The story follows Marin a typical teenage girl. Her life appears to be perfect and she has plans for her incredible future. All of this is called into question as well as Marin’s perspective when her teacher makes a move towards her. Everything comes crashing down around Marin when she can't seem to “let it go” and move on. Inspired about her new outlook on the rules girls have to follow Marin writes a short expose in the school newspaper that makes people uncomfortable. The results of which find Marin questioning her life, choices, friends, and society to find the truth about what is right and who she wants to be.
“Like, is this really what you think all guys are like?” “The piece isn’t even about guys though,” I protest. “It’s about the expectations on girls, that’s all.”
― Candace Bushnell, Rules for Being a Girl
What I loved about this book was the natural progression of Marin’s character. She wasn’t perfect to start off with and at the end she still had a lot to learn. This novel was about her awakening to the female double standard as well as other injustices for minority groups, not about her becoming knowledgeable in all oppressions. I think this book is a great place for people to read a book that challenges norms without reading something that feels too much like propaganda. There was so much to this book that I think it creates a natural place for an eye opening experience
I thoroughly enjoyed the relationships Marin had in the novel. Particularly with Chloe, Gray, and her grandmother. These relationships provided teaching moments for Marin in the book as well as great ways to move the plot forward. They made the story special. Interesting and enriching relationships that support the plot and the main character are what moves this story from good to great.
Something that surprised me in this book is the way that everything wasn’t fixed by the end. Rights were wronged for sure and everything felt resolved, however, the world wasn’t made to be perfect. As much as my obsessiveness doesn't like to have things left unresolved I respect the authors that have the guts to leave things because that's life. There are always more chapters. The story didn’t need for the reader to have those answers and because of that I was left thinking about this book days after completing it.
Overall, “Rules for Being a Girl'' is a great read for any contemporary reader. This book has some romance but by no means is it at the center of the story. The story was a fast paced read with plenty of interest and plot points. This book is great for any reader looking for something with a political stance or just for a great story.
“Remember, girl: It's the best time in the history of the world to be you. You can do anything! You can do everything! You can be whatever you want to be!
Just as long as you follow the rules.”
― Candace Bushnell, Rules for Being a Girl
“Like, is this really what you think all guys are like?” “The piece isn’t even about guys though,” I protest. “It’s about the expectations on girls, that’s all.”
― Candace Bushnell, Rules for Being a Girl
What I loved about this book was the natural progression of Marin’s character. She wasn’t perfect to start off with and at the end she still had a lot to learn. This novel was about her awakening to the female double standard as well as other injustices for minority groups, not about her becoming knowledgeable in all oppressions. I think this book is a great place for people to read a book that challenges norms without reading something that feels too much like propaganda. There was so much to this book that I think it creates a natural place for an eye opening experience
I thoroughly enjoyed the relationships Marin had in the novel. Particularly with Chloe, Gray, and her grandmother. These relationships provided teaching moments for Marin in the book as well as great ways to move the plot forward. They made the story special. Interesting and enriching relationships that support the plot and the main character are what moves this story from good to great.
Something that surprised me in this book is the way that everything wasn’t fixed by the end. Rights were wronged for sure and everything felt resolved, however, the world wasn’t made to be perfect. As much as my obsessiveness doesn't like to have things left unresolved I respect the authors that have the guts to leave things because that's life. There are always more chapters. The story didn’t need for the reader to have those answers and because of that I was left thinking about this book days after completing it.
Overall, “Rules for Being a Girl'' is a great read for any contemporary reader. This book has some romance but by no means is it at the center of the story. The story was a fast paced read with plenty of interest and plot points. This book is great for any reader looking for something with a political stance or just for a great story.
“Remember, girl: It's the best time in the history of the world to be you. You can do anything! You can do everything! You can be whatever you want to be!
Just as long as you follow the rules.”
― Candace Bushnell, Rules for Being a Girl
*4.5 Stars
This was literally so infuriating. Read it.
This was literally so infuriating. Read it.