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notlikethebeer's review
3.0
This book hasn't aged particularly well!- lots of ableism, fatphobia, slut-shaming and transphobia. So proceed with caution if necessary! However, as a product of it's time, it's a really good read. Gem is a wonderful narrator, and it really captures growing up as a teen girl, the difficulties of friendships and relationships in the modern world. I particularly liked that it was quite meta at times, a novel within the three girls genre that examined the three girls genre as a whole. Ultimately fairly forgettable, but a fun and compelling read.
laura_storyteller's review
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
poppy_boa's review
4.0
loved this book sm. the references of andy warhol and edie sedgwick were really cool to learn about and i could relate to a lot of the themes. the only reason it’s 4 stars is because i think i should have read this a year ago maybe just idk some ways it was written were the tiniest bit below my reading level?? idk i liked it tho.
beanabu44's review against another edition
Everything I despise about teenagers put into a book.
lauralynnwalsh's review
4.0
I am not very literate when it comes to film - I mostly like them funny and sugary, so the film part of this book sort of passed me by. Luckily, there is a lot more to the book than just that. Specifically, there are some very interesting characters. I guess the plot isn't terribly unusual, but there are quite a few interesting people in the story and that makes it for me. Interesting read.
cassio_caylen's review
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
readingwitheden's review
5.0
I first read this when I was 15, had no idea who I was and definitely didn’t fit in. I just thought this book was SO cool. I love the references to movies, books, art and pop culture. I related (and still do) to Gem’s struggle when it comes to what she wants to do with her life. This book made me want to read more, watch more movies, go out and explore more, create more, meet more people, and live the life I want. I’ve always been drawn in by the whole “underground” culture and I’ve always been ridiculously obsessed with Andy Warhol, so I really enjoy how those things are so present within the book. This is just really, really cool.
lugalante's review
2.0
In the end this was just boring teenage crap with a couple of art references... disappointing.
bookish_bobbin's review
4.0
Amazing. And Gem is someone I can really relate to. Being the girl on the outer edge of the triangle is never fun and can be soul destroying. But after everything, she found herself and didn't need their support. I was just hoping for her to find her romantic partner because lets face it. Dodger? Did not deserve her. But alas. This is not a love story, it is a coming of age and finding yourself story. Which is awesome.