an_everyday_penguin 's review for:

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart

5.0

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Oh my god, this book was so good. I really like Lockhart's writing style. I need to read all of her books now...

This book was absolutely fantastic. It was all about feminism and fighting for all your principles. I really liked the irony of what Frankie did, but it was really sad to see it didn't have the intended effect. I was like, really cheering Frankie on.

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Also, I was really hoping she'd break up with Matthew Livingston (it doesn't feel right to not say his first and last name). She didn't even like him that much; she liked what he represented and that's what she wanted. Not him.

. I also liked the humor in the book, and the tone. How (pardon the pun) frank it was and how it seemed almost devoid of emotions most of the time. Which is why it was actually pretty funny. I liked it. There is one thing I wished was different about the ending, but I understand why it was the way it was.

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I wish Frankie had started her own secret all-girls club that was basically the same as the Basset Hounds, but for girls only. I think that this would have been epic and that Frankie could get exactly what she wanted this way. She could probably lead it better than Alpha and Matthew Livingston lead the Bassets. Of course, she'd have to lay low for a little at first after getting in huge trouble, but it would be possible

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I feel like this kind of book could be read and analyzed in English class. Except, it would be a lot more interesting and easier to analyze since the language doesn't confuse everybody every 0.0001 seconds. There are actually a lot of messages in this book and I feel like eventually, it could be a book everyone ends up reading in English. Probably like in middle school, but still. I'd much rather have read this in middle school English class than some of the books we read...

This book was really good and I recommend it to people who like realistic fiction and feminism and challenging societal beliefs. It's super interesting and I really hope more people read Lockhart's books (not just this one, even though I am strongly recommending it).