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Think Again
by Jacqueline Wilson
Perhaps because I'm Australian and now living in the UK, I hadn’t heard of the Girls In Love series or this author. However, seeing the book everywhere influenced me to give it a try. For anyone who loved Jacqueline Wilson's books growing up, this one is for you.
Styled as her first adult novel, the book explores mature themes with the main character, Ellie, who has just turned 40. Despite the adult subject matter, it's written in a manner similar to her children’s and young adult books. This isn’t to say it’s poorly written, but it may not feel as mature as some readers might expect.
Following the *Girls in Love* series, which featured schoolgirls Ellie, Nadine, and Magda, this novel follows Ellie's life as she navigates turning 40. She has a daughter, Lottie, who is now grown, and Ellie is fumbling through her dating life and career. While she remains best friends with Nadine and Magda, they aren’t central to the story.
The plot is predictable but offers a comforting and nostalgic feeling. However, the characters aren’t as developed as I would have liked. Mr. Windsor, Ellie’s former school teacher crush, makes an appearance, and I was somewhat annoyed that his inappropriate behavior toward 13-year-old students was still glossed over.
Some reviews mention that Ellie’s character is immature and still acts like a child. Personally, I found her quite relatable—many people are affected by their school experiences long into adulthood.
Overall, I was entertained while reading, but there are some issues with Jacqueline Wilson’s first adult novel. The nostalgia makes it worth reading, and I wasn’t expecting (or seeking) a literary masterpiece anyway!
Styled as her first adult novel, the book explores mature themes with the main character, Ellie, who has just turned 40. Despite the adult subject matter, it's written in a manner similar to her children’s and young adult books. This isn’t to say it’s poorly written, but it may not feel as mature as some readers might expect.
Following the *Girls in Love* series, which featured schoolgirls Ellie, Nadine, and Magda, this novel follows Ellie's life as she navigates turning 40. She has a daughter, Lottie, who is now grown, and Ellie is fumbling through her dating life and career. While she remains best friends with Nadine and Magda, they aren’t central to the story.
The plot is predictable but offers a comforting and nostalgic feeling. However, the characters aren’t as developed as I would have liked. Mr. Windsor, Ellie’s former school teacher crush, makes an appearance, and I was somewhat annoyed that his inappropriate behavior toward 13-year-old students was still glossed over.
Some reviews mention that Ellie’s character is immature and still acts like a child. Personally, I found her quite relatable—many people are affected by their school experiences long into adulthood.
Overall, I was entertained while reading, but there are some issues with Jacqueline Wilson’s first adult novel. The nostalgia makes it worth reading, and I wasn’t expecting (or seeking) a literary masterpiece anyway!