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A review by raclausing
Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek by Maya Van Wagenen
4.0
Wow! This book was so different and so cool to read! Let's discuss.
Pros-
-I liked Maya. She is such a sweet, caring girl. So genuine and so real.
-I liked learning about her area and her school. Her setting growing up is very different from how mine is, and it's great to get a different perspective.
-Her journey is so funny and beautiful. Lot's of people have the same questions that she has, but she actually takes it by the reins and does something. She is so innovative, and I love what she did.
-I liked Betty! Going into this, I was thinking that Betty's book would be a olden borderline-sexist guideline enforcing stupidity in young girls. I was wrong! Betty's guide is so cool. There were of course some outdated information, but the idea behind it was awesome.
-The overall message that Maya had was AMAZING. So great to see where her journey took her. Wonderful.
Cons-
-I really disliked Kenzie. Maya kept on talking about how "Kenzie is the best friend ever omg" but I don't like her at all. She isn't supportive and she doesn't like anything having to do with change.
-Her school was ridiculous! (Or is it just me...?) Her school dress code is CRAZY and there were other things that were just strange.
-Just a personal problem. My school is nothing like hers. There is no "social order"--if there is, then it's extremely vague. People definitely aren't as mean as they are in her school.
-Maya at the beginning of this book was--sigh--ridiculous. She is in eighth grade and she's never even tried mascara or eye shadow at school before? She's never worn a skirt to school before? And for god's sake, that ponytail was the death of me. I do realize that starting eighth makes you thirteen, but come on. This isn't a catholic school.
Overall:
I loved it! There were some things that I couldn't relate to, and of course it had it's problems. But I was surprised by how much I incredibly loved the ending! And Maya! Highly recommend!
Pros-
-I liked Maya. She is such a sweet, caring girl. So genuine and so real.
-I liked learning about her area and her school. Her setting growing up is very different from how mine is, and it's great to get a different perspective.
-Her journey is so funny and beautiful. Lot's of people have the same questions that she has, but she actually takes it by the reins and does something. She is so innovative, and I love what she did.
-I liked Betty! Going into this, I was thinking that Betty's book would be a olden borderline-sexist guideline enforcing stupidity in young girls. I was wrong! Betty's guide is so cool. There were of course some outdated information, but the idea behind it was awesome.
-The overall message that Maya had was AMAZING. So great to see where her journey took her. Wonderful.
Cons-
-I really disliked Kenzie. Maya kept on talking about how "Kenzie is the best friend ever omg" but I don't like her at all. She isn't supportive and she doesn't like anything having to do with change.
-Her school was ridiculous! (Or is it just me...?) Her school dress code is CRAZY and there were other things that were just strange.
-Just a personal problem. My school is nothing like hers. There is no "social order"--if there is, then it's extremely vague. People definitely aren't as mean as they are in her school.
-Maya at the beginning of this book was--sigh--ridiculous. She is in eighth grade and she's never even tried mascara or eye shadow at school before? She's never worn a skirt to school before? And for god's sake, that ponytail was the death of me. I do realize that starting eighth makes you thirteen, but come on. This isn't a catholic school.
Overall:
I loved it! There were some things that I couldn't relate to, and of course it had it's problems. But I was surprised by how much I incredibly loved the ending! And Maya! Highly recommend!