famousprophets's review
4.0
while i would highly recommend this book to any gay/bi/questioning teenage girl, i think there's something in it that anyone can relate to, and something that everyone can learn about acceptance and sexuality and love from this story. the relationship between the two girls is so cute and feels so real, and for a book that was written and published in the '80s and deals with extreme homophobia, it has such a hopeful message.
sinoush's review
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
razishiri's review against another edition
2.0
Another interesting foray into "classic" lesbian literature. Annie gets points for being ahead of its time, but Garden's typical, though sweet love story would not hold up to the diverse and talented writers available today. The writing is decent, and the old-fashioned tone of the romance can be charming, but I was most interested by the modern interview with the author at the end.
And yes, if you're wondering, this obsession with LGBTQ culture will die down. Eventually.
Edit: Okay, maybe I was a little dismissive of the book's content. I enjoyed all the school scenes, and the characterization of the head disiplinarian woman/school bureaucracy struck me as both original and accurate.
And yes, if you're wondering, this obsession with LGBTQ culture will die down. Eventually.
Edit: Okay, maybe I was a little dismissive of the book's content. I enjoyed all the school scenes, and the characterization of the head disiplinarian woman/school bureaucracy struck me as both original and accurate.
leggygrrl's review
5.0
The way that this slayed. Absolutely devoured. There is something so naive and so tender in the writing that makes it soo easy to connect to the main character. Loved this book, and love the story.
seventhaurora's review
5.0
no amount of stars could convey my feelings for this book… i can’t believe it’s turning 40 years old this year it feels like it could’ve been published yesterday it’s timeless and groundbreaking and will live in my heart forever. it makes me emotional thinking about all the lesbians who have read this since it was published, all the people who felt seen for maybe the first time in their lives. all the people this book has helped.
i’ve never had a number 1 book before, a book that above all others i could point to and say, “that one’s my favourite.” but since about 60 pages in, i could tell that Annie on My Mind was going to become that book. it’s a literary treasure and a lesbian classic. i want to read it so many times that the spine breaks in a hundred places.
i’ve never had a number 1 book before, a book that above all others i could point to and say, “that one’s my favourite.” but since about 60 pages in, i could tell that Annie on My Mind was going to become that book. it’s a literary treasure and a lesbian classic. i want to read it so many times that the spine breaks in a hundred places.
dominicanbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
4.5
I'm emotional about this book. Don't touch me.
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Simple and beautiful.
What a beautiful story. This may have been written in 1982 but it's relevant to this day, and it's certainly a necessary story for people (especially those just starting to figure things out, whether they are teens or not) in the LGBTQAI+ community.
I listened to the audiobook and I loved how the narrator's voice perfectly matched the feel of the story (whether this makes sense to you or not, both evoked the feeling of softness/delicacy.) And I liked how different she made the voices of the various characters and how they all felt fitting.
I can't listen to books in one sitting because I get easily distracted, but this book made me want to pay attention and enjoy every moment of it.
I'm emotional about this book. Don't touch me.
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Simple and beautiful.
What a beautiful story. This may have been written in 1982 but it's relevant to this day, and it's certainly a necessary story for people (especially those just starting to figure things out, whether they are teens or not) in the LGBTQAI+ community.
I listened to the audiobook and I loved how the narrator's voice perfectly matched the feel of the story (whether this makes sense to you or not, both evoked the feeling of softness/delicacy.) And I liked how different she made the voices of the various characters and how they all felt fitting.
I can't listen to books in one sitting because I get easily distracted, but this book made me want to pay attention and enjoy every moment of it.
oliviahamby24's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? No
4.0
emilykatereads's review
4.0
This book made me so glad to be growing up as an LGBT youth in this time rather than the time the book takes place. Homophobia is still prevalent today but compared to when this book takes place, it's gotten a lot better. I don't think I've ever been so frustrated with certain characters in a book; the principle and Mrs.Baxter had such strong opinions and it was a good depiction of what many people had to go through.