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mrsdewees's review against another edition
3.0
This way more preachy than I remembered when I was a kid
modaniel's review against another edition
4.0
I was shocked when I read the unexpected ending. I now have a love hate relationship with this book but there is no doubt that this story is an amazing read.
piratenami's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
strange_bones_reads's review against another edition
3.0
The writing itself is beautiful and I like the premise of the book. However, I wish the characters were better rounded and more details were defined about the life. Also, it very much feels like a D.A.R.E. promotional book, but overall it's an entertaining quick read.
destiny12992's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book!!! In the world today there are so many drugs and stories that are to be told. this is a great story that opens peoples eyes to what is going on in the world.
xcxalexandra's review against another edition
2.0
2.25 maybe?
I don’t know if I’d be able to review this book if it were an actual diary, but given the fact that it’s most likely a work of fiction, I’ll say I didn’t think it was very good.
For a book that pretends to be a real diary of a teenager, it’s quite unrealistic in it’s writing. I felt like I was reading about an adult impersonating a teenage girl: trying to be overly enthusiastic, having mood-swings every second, being very superficial etc. The narrator had very intense firendships for 2-3 months, then completely forgot about their supposed “bff”.
At no point did this book strike me as real and that wasn’t because of the extreme drug problem or the plot, but because of the narrator’s voice and her attitude.
The attitude towards lgbtq+ people and issues also rubbed me the wrong way, but I guess I’ll give it a pass given that it wasn’t too agressive and the book was published almost 50 years ago.
All the bad things aside, it was a fast read and I did somewhat enjoy reading it so it wasn’t a complete waste of time.
I don’t know if I’d be able to review this book if it were an actual diary, but given the fact that it’s most likely a work of fiction, I’ll say I didn’t think it was very good.
For a book that pretends to be a real diary of a teenager, it’s quite unrealistic in it’s writing. I felt like I was reading about an adult impersonating a teenage girl: trying to be overly enthusiastic, having mood-swings every second, being very superficial etc. The narrator had very intense firendships for 2-3 months, then completely forgot about their supposed “bff”.
At no point did this book strike me as real and that wasn’t because of the extreme drug problem or the plot, but because of the narrator’s voice and her attitude.
The attitude towards lgbtq+ people and issues also rubbed me the wrong way, but I guess I’ll give it a pass given that it wasn’t too agressive and the book was published almost 50 years ago.
All the bad things aside, it was a fast read and I did somewhat enjoy reading it so it wasn’t a complete waste of time.
heatherdinh's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0