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meginsanity's review against another edition
4.0
This book really surprised me. It's very far off from the movie, and it has its own brand of original, fast-paced humor. I enjoyed reading it, especially the vibrant voice of the main character, which really comes through in both the internal and external dialogue. Although it is dated, it's quirkily so, with small details that set the time and place easily. I think I would have really loved this book had I read it as a kid, and I will have to keep it in mind for future recommendations.
craftyfairy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lizard1508's review against another edition
2.0
After seeing the newest movie version and seeing the cover with Lindsey Lohan, I assumed it would be very similar to the movie. How wrong I was! I did not enjoy this book very much because of how different it was from the movie. I also struggled to follow the protagonist in later parts of the story. I think I would have enjoyed reading this book much more had I done so before seeing the movie.
kelhutch68's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This was my short book pick for The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge for this month. I had never read this before and I had never seen either of the movies, so I went in with no expectations other than being intrigued by the concept as the mother of teen girls. I thought the concept of mother/daughter switching places to see the other’s viewpoint and learning that each role had expectations and problems would be relatable.
I was glad this was a quick read, because I did not enjoy the book at all. I felt like the writing was all over the place and the roles were to the extreme. Maybe I just couldn’t get in the kid frame of mind to appreciate the book?
vhenderson93's review against another edition
3.0
A few days ago I said to myself, "Self? You know what you haven't read in a coon's age?" "No, what?" "Some of those books that were eventually made into Disney movies." You know what? I was right. It had been a while, the last one being, [b:The Light in the Forest|769000|The Light in the Forest|Conrad Richter|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348758695l/769000._SY75_.jpg|1039318], and it was a little disappointing. So I went through my to-read list, found a handful of the titles at the library (limited myself to only 6 books), happily took them home, automatically selected this one first and after work I stayed up till 4:30 AM finishing this odd little book.
Several years ago I watched the remake movie with Jamie Lee Curtis- frankly it's been too long since I've watched it to honestly say what I thought of it. But recently (maybe a couple months ago) I watched the original with Jodi Foster. It was...interesting. Definitely shows its age but it wasn't bad. The book and the movie (original), while similar in some aspects and the narrative tone was on point with Jodi Foster's narrative, were very different. For starters, the mother's perspective in all this chaotic madness is not given to the extent that I expected. This threw me off at first but seeing as it is Annabel's story, I guess that makes sense.
The story moved very quick and never once left me bored. I believe the author went out of her way to make it as head-scratching, and eye-squinting unbelievable as possible. It was an extremely easy read with it's quirky and sarcastic Annabel relating all the strange events. You need to keep in mind, this came out in the 70's so there's unfamiliar and humorous slang sprinkled throughout which only enhances the story's charm in my opinion. It does mention things about liberals, race, and the big environmental movement back then- but again you have to keep in mind the time frame it was written. None of it was offensive, just not something you'd see in a book nowadays. I enjoyed the few minor plot twists but I'm still trying to wrap my head around the how- how in the world did this freaky body switch happen? No spoilers, but the "explanation" and the switch back was most bothersome and unsatisfactory.
All in all- I'm glad I finally got the chance to read this but once is enough for me. Annabel learned that the life of an adult is not all marshmallows and T.V shows and I learned that If I stay up too late reading, I'll pay for it the following morning. :)
Several years ago I watched the remake movie with Jamie Lee Curtis- frankly it's been too long since I've watched it to honestly say what I thought of it. But recently (maybe a couple months ago) I watched the original with Jodi Foster. It was...interesting. Definitely shows its age but it wasn't bad. The book and the movie (original), while similar in some aspects and the narrative tone was on point with Jodi Foster's narrative, were very different. For starters, the mother's perspective in all this chaotic madness is not given to the extent that I expected. This threw me off at first but seeing as it is Annabel's story, I guess that makes sense.
The story moved very quick and never once left me bored. I believe the author went out of her way to make it as head-scratching, and eye-squinting unbelievable as possible. It was an extremely easy read with it's quirky and sarcastic Annabel relating all the strange events. You need to keep in mind, this came out in the 70's so there's unfamiliar and humorous slang sprinkled throughout which only enhances the story's charm in my opinion. It does mention things about liberals, race, and the big environmental movement back then- but again you have to keep in mind the time frame it was written. None of it was offensive, just not something you'd see in a book nowadays. I enjoyed the few minor plot twists but I'm still trying to wrap my head around the how- how in the world did this freaky body switch happen? No spoilers, but the "explanation" and the switch back was most bothersome and unsatisfactory.
All in all- I'm glad I finally got the chance to read this but once is enough for me. Annabel learned that the life of an adult is not all marshmallows and T.V shows and I learned that If I stay up too late reading, I'll pay for it the following morning. :)
carolineporterfield's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
lesserjoke's review against another edition
1.0
DNF at 20%. Sorry, but I am just way too creeped out by this 13-year-old in her mom's body flirting with her own father.
morr_books's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
3.5
jgurniak's review against another edition
1.0
I saw the movie when it first came out and thought it was great but the book...not so much. This is one of those few times where the movie is better than the book.