Reviews

Claudia and the Bad Joke by Ann M. Martin

defnotme's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

lara_jean's review against another edition

emotional informative relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

13iscute's review

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

So far, they've skipped a few BSC books in the graphic novel conversions, and I think this should have been one of them.  The plot just makes me cringe.

There is a kid that is well-known to be badly behaved, a real practical joker that causes problems at school and for her baby-sitters. Instead of her parents dealing with it, a bunch of 11- and 13-year-olds take it upon themselves to correct the kid's behavior by publicly shaming her.

lakelandreader's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

nithpanthiel's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-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

3.0

The recent graphic novels feel rushed and shallow. This one has a good nostalgic feel to it, but it doesn't measure up to the earlier ones.

jrs_55's review against another edition

emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

z_e_l_d_a's review against another edition

challenging funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

Amazing book!

read_with_blondie's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

3.5

regsnvaughnable's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

loganmford's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5