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twentystitches's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
1.75
Unfunny and problematic in many ways!!
horsepoo7's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
papalbina's review against another edition
2.0
Just finished the first book: Luckyly I was not that stupid and superficial when I was fourteen and luckyly I didn't read the book at that age. I don't think I could make it in the adulthood healthy after reading that ¬¬
I would prevent my little sister from reading that, although the book was enjoyable and funny sometimes and I kinda like her at the end. I was a little disappointed to see that the Georgia in the movie and the Georgia in the books is not the same person at all. The one in the books is selfish, superficial and dimwit. The Georgia in the movie learns from her mistakes and becomes a little more mature than she was at the beginning which it's the right way.
It's not that I only like books that lecture its readers, but I just hope that the girls who read this book are more bright and see beyond boys, make-up and dyed hair.
Finished second book: I still think the same about these books. I give the book two stars because Georgia can be a laugh sometimes xD
I would prevent my little sister from reading that, although the book was enjoyable and funny sometimes and I kinda like her at the end. I was a little disappointed to see that the Georgia in the movie and the Georgia in the books is not the same person at all. The one in the books is selfish, superficial and dimwit. The Georgia in the movie learns from her mistakes and becomes a little more mature than she was at the beginning which it's the right way.
It's not that I only like books that lecture its readers, but I just hope that the girls who read this book are more bright and see beyond boys, make-up and dyed hair.
Finished second book: I still think the same about these books. I give the book two stars because Georgia can be a laugh sometimes xD
laurjo's review against another edition
5.0
Angus, Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging was first picked up by my mother. I remember scanning the shelves in the bookstore for a good mystery novel in the young adult section when my mom excitedly lunged towards me with this book. On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God was in my mom's other hand.
Being a fairly innocent twelve-year-old, having my mother recommend a book with the word "SEX" in the title was absolutely horrifying, especially in public. I remember her saying, "If you don't get these books, I will!" I raised my eyebrow and gently flicked through the pages as if I were reading Playboy in church. I should have thanked my mom.
The insanity and hilarity that is Georgia Nicholson greatly influenced my adolescent years. Every one of Louise Rennison's books had me shaking from laughter. Georgia will always be like a best friend in book form.
Excerpt from Angus, Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging:
"Talking of breasts, I'm worried that I may end up like the rest of the women in my family, with just the one bust, like a sort of shelf affair. Mum can balance things on hers when her hands are full-- at parties, and so on, she can have a sandwich and drink and save a snack for later by putting it on her shelf. It's very unattractive. I would like a proper amount of breastiness but not go too far with it, like Melanie Andrews, for instance. I got the most awful shock in the showers after hockey last term. Her bra looks like two shopping bags. I suspect she is a bit unbalanced hormonally. She certainly is when she tries to run for the ball. I thought she'd run right through the fence with the momentum of her "bosoomers," as Jas so amusingly calls them."
Being a fairly innocent twelve-year-old, having my mother recommend a book with the word "SEX" in the title was absolutely horrifying, especially in public. I remember her saying, "If you don't get these books, I will!" I raised my eyebrow and gently flicked through the pages as if I were reading Playboy in church. I should have thanked my mom.
The insanity and hilarity that is Georgia Nicholson greatly influenced my adolescent years. Every one of Louise Rennison's books had me shaking from laughter. Georgia will always be like a best friend in book form.
Excerpt from Angus, Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging:
"Talking of breasts, I'm worried that I may end up like the rest of the women in my family, with just the one bust, like a sort of shelf affair. Mum can balance things on hers when her hands are full-- at parties, and so on, she can have a sandwich and drink and save a snack for later by putting it on her shelf. It's very unattractive. I would like a proper amount of breastiness but not go too far with it, like Melanie Andrews, for instance. I got the most awful shock in the showers after hockey last term. Her bra looks like two shopping bags. I suspect she is a bit unbalanced hormonally. She certainly is when she tries to run for the ball. I thought she'd run right through the fence with the momentum of her "bosoomers," as Jas so amusingly calls them."
brittys_books's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
de_smidy's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
booksandteasips's review against another edition
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
hasnita_singh's review against another edition
3.0
Rating: 2.5 stars because it’s not the book’s fault that I’m no longer 14 and don’t know how to read books when I buy them and not 7 years later.
This has been sitting on my shelf for YEARS and it’s more than possible that I would’ve liked it if I had read it YEARS ago. I just had trouble getting into the book. None of the slang seemed relatable even for 2008. The main character was far from likeable. But maybe it’s perfect for 14 year olds.
This has been sitting on my shelf for YEARS and it’s more than possible that I would’ve liked it if I had read it YEARS ago. I just had trouble getting into the book. None of the slang seemed relatable even for 2008. The main character was far from likeable. But maybe it’s perfect for 14 year olds.
ktbxter's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Like a teenage version of Bridget Jones!
Found it utterly hilarious and have gone and brought the rest of the series! As someone that didn't have girlie friends going up or as a teenager, this kind of made me glad of that! The drama! It's very entertaining drama to read about though!
Some parts are slightly questionable (statements from Georgia about others mainly) which is why it's only 4* instead of 5. It's probably just a sign of the time, but still.
Found it utterly hilarious and have gone and brought the rest of the series! As someone that didn't have girlie friends going up or as a teenager, this kind of made me glad of that! The drama! It's very entertaining drama to read about though!
Some parts are slightly questionable (statements from Georgia about others mainly) which is why it's only 4* instead of 5. It's probably just a sign of the time, but still.
erin_wong's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
4.25