rabhya07's review against another edition
4.0
This book made me smile! Loved the way E. lockhart showed the typical behaviour of teens, trying to be different and special. The story is weird and funny. I enjoyed the book!
justcrystalxo's review against another edition
3.0
this book was.. different. i liked how it was freaky fridayish. i like how it showed different sides and perceptions of people. i found it a little graphic.. like i wouldnt be comfortable letting a 12 yr old read it because it talks alot about.. gerhkins (sp?) i loved the ending. it was perfect!
saluki's review against another edition
3.0
I loved We Were Liars so thought I'd read another by E. Lockhart.
This is no normal love story. Gretchen morphs into a fly!
It's about locker room shenanigans and chatter, friendships, relationships and the differences of attraction between gherkins and biscuits (in other words, boy and girl wobbly bits) in adolescents.
Everyone remembers school yard banter, first crushes and the lengthy twittering with BFF's about such and such boy or girl. This is a snapshot of those times.
Funny.
This is no normal love story. Gretchen morphs into a fly!
It's about locker room shenanigans and chatter, friendships, relationships and the differences of attraction between gherkins and biscuits (in other words, boy and girl wobbly bits) in adolescents.
Everyone remembers school yard banter, first crushes and the lengthy twittering with BFF's about such and such boy or girl. This is a snapshot of those times.
Funny.
fulltime_movieaddict's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Too graphical
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual content, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Transphobia, Lesbophobia, Racism, Biphobia, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Violence, Grief, and Racial slurs
bayafezz's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
marpesea's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting spin on Kafka's "Metamorphosis"-- a teen girl is temporarily changed into a fly and spends about a week watching the boys' locker room. Basically, I came because I utterly loved "The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks" and I stayed for the "gherkin."
P.S. I don't agree with the author's view of "hetero-lady librarians," but she can write a fascinating novel. Lockhart, if you're reading this, I've never bought a book for my library (or myself!) because of how physically attracted I am to the author.
P.S. I don't agree with the author's view of "hetero-lady librarians," but she can write a fascinating novel. Lockhart, if you're reading this, I've never bought a book for my library (or myself!) because of how physically attracted I am to the author.
ncarson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
nedge's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
phoebe_books's review against another edition
2.0
Perhaps a 2.5/5. I thought this had an interesting concept being inspired by Kafkas 'The Metamorphosis'. This book had the potentially to deal with many insecurities of young people and their mental health but completely missed the chance. I kind of feel like this was one of those books that was willing to lose its purpose and meaning just to remain a short story.