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I read this book in its French form, but I'm sure the English version was the same. It was well-written for the age of the author at the time and her humor made the situations she described easier to read. It tells a unique story that I think many would benefit from reading.

20isabelle05's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-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

4.0

mbrun's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

jrosenstein's review against another edition

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3.0

It's nice to read YA fiction from another country, and Guene certainly shows that a lot of the travails of adolescence are universal. The protagonist, Doria, is fabulously smart and spunky and Guene does a nice job of balancing hope and realism. I liked it and sped through it, but I think it's too lacking in what my students call "drama" to really draw them in.

spacem0nkeyyy's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

5.0

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