A review by betweentheshelves
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume

funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I can definitely understand why so many people love this book, Margaret speaks so matter of factly to the readers, just telling life like it is. So many adults would shy away from talking about topics like religion, periods, and just puberty in general with kids that it's refreshing to have a book that doesn't flinch away from these topics. And hence why this is on the list for the 100 most banned books because nothing gets a book banned faster than touching on subjects that adults don't want to talk about with their kids. If you get down to it, that's the reason for the vast majority of book bans.

This is a pretty quick read, and at this point, there are things in here that kids definitely won't relate to. But the overall message is important, and I can see why this book has withstood the test of time. It's not my favorite book I've ever read, but it's a quick read and still considered a children's classic.
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