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A review by j_han42
It's a Girl Thing by Grace Dent
4.0
I love this book! I first read it at some point in my tweens and now as a 20 y/o I didn't think I'd like it as much, but it's just as good as ever.
This is a very funny book, mostly because the main character Ronnie has a hilarious internal monologue. The characters are all brilliantly written. They're not ridiculously detailed and in depth, but they're interesting enough for a comedic 250-page book. All the main three girls have their own distinct personalities, and over the course of the book, you grow to love them all in different ways. There are a lot of side characters (but not too many to keep track of), and the romances that the main girls have with the side characters are written well enough to be fun to read but not so much that they overshadow the plot. I also liked the fact that they went to a normal comp, and that 2 of 3 of the main characters were from working-class backgrounds, and from different family units.
However, one problem I have with the books is the ages of the characters. The three girls are supposed to be in y9s, but they act more like y10s. Also, Ronnie's love interest Jimi is 2 years older in y11, which is a big age difference for teenagers. I think it would have worked better if three main girls had been aged up to y10, and then it would have fixed the only problems I have with the book.
Overall, this is a hilarious book that I don't think I'll ever get tired. Grace Dent is amazing! :)
This is a very funny book, mostly because the main character Ronnie has a hilarious internal monologue. The characters are all brilliantly written. They're not ridiculously detailed and in depth, but they're interesting enough for a comedic 250-page book. All the main three girls have their own distinct personalities, and over the course of the book, you grow to love them all in different ways. There are a lot of side characters (but not too many to keep track of), and the romances that the main girls have with the side characters are written well enough to be fun to read but not so much that they overshadow the plot. I also liked the fact that they went to a normal comp, and that 2 of 3 of the main characters were from working-class backgrounds, and from different family units.
However, one problem I have with the books is the ages of the characters. The three girls are supposed to be in y9s, but they act more like y10s. Also, Ronnie's love interest Jimi is 2 years older in y11, which is a big age difference for teenagers. I think it would have worked better if three main girls had been aged up to y10, and then it would have fixed the only problems I have with the book.
Overall, this is a hilarious book that I don't think I'll ever get tired. Grace Dent is amazing! :)