notcarmen's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
aidenhallofpencils's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
Had to read/study this for school. Funnily, it was the most vulgar book I have ever read by very very far. Did not enjoy it in the slightest.
marlee_grace's review against another edition
2.0
2.0
Bit too YA for my liking. Really good concept of shedding light on low socioeconomic areas and struggling immigrants when mixed with rich people. But apart from that, the characters were too dimensional and boring.
Bit too YA for my liking. Really good concept of shedding light on low socioeconomic areas and struggling immigrants when mixed with rich people. But apart from that, the characters were too dimensional and boring.
stuhlsem's review against another edition
4.0
Lucy gets a big scholarship to go to a fancy private school. The contrast is stark between her previous school (a private Catholic school in her neighborhood) and the new school. I couldn't help but draw parallels between Laurinda and Blake, even though Laurinda is a girls' school, and sometimes Laurinda was comically "private school".
frostlywild17's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
boogiebeez's review against another edition
5.0
WHY IS THIS RATED SO LOW. this was one of the best coming of age YA books ive read ever .
an honest view on private schools and the strange society they contain, lucy is the endearing and distinctive narrator. this book largely talks about immigration, immigrants, (specifically Asians), the isolation of immigrant communities from the rest of the country (the book is based in Australia), and the dishonest "equal access" programs many unversities and private schools have to boast the fact 20% of their students are people of color and then give them huge educational disadvantages (sorry dont mind that ramble.) i cant say enough good things about this gem. thank you mrs. pung !!! <3 (also RICHARD MARR <3333)
an honest view on private schools and the strange society they contain, lucy is the endearing and distinctive narrator. this book largely talks about immigration, immigrants, (specifically Asians), the isolation of immigrant communities from the rest of the country (the book is based in Australia), and the dishonest "equal access" programs many unversities and private schools have to boast the fact 20% of their students are people of color and then give them huge educational disadvantages (sorry dont mind that ramble.) i cant say enough good things about this gem. thank you mrs. pung !!! <3 (also RICHARD MARR <3333)
sbogdanich's review against another edition
4.0
When I started this book I thought it was going to be a typical "Mean Girls" style story about popular girls but it really explored race, class, and privilege in a very interesting way I don't usually see in YA. The main character's struggle was very dynamic and relatable as she went through different stages of dealing with her new environment in the private girl's school.
Recommended.
Recommended.
bethanymartin's review against another edition
3.0
- letters never really felt like letters which makes since with the reveal at the end of the 3rd term (really well done)
- mean girls felt a bit over the top in their interactions with teachers, but group dynamics spot on
booktalk: 9th grade
- mean girls felt a bit over the top in their interactions with teachers, but group dynamics spot on
booktalk: 9th grade