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jsc55's review
1.0
awful awful awful... too much talk about naked boys and what their bodies look like... horrible language... so not interested...
guillevaldata's review
4.0
No voy a escribir una reseña, pero voy a decir que me gusto mucho como este libro rompió con varios estereotipos y encaró varios temas. Bravo E. Lockhart, vos no me sabes decepcionar.
annashiv's review
5.0
This was a cute short story. Gretchen seemed like a real person, a lot of the people did. I liked how it revealed more about many different characters and the nature of people on the whole rather than it being centered on the romance aspect, which is what I was hoping for when I picked up the book. It definitely isn't for everyone. It talks about male anatomy and I know several people who would be uncomfortable with that. I did find it strange how it only ever used the word 'gherkin.' I found it strange, but at the same time I see why the author chose it. I really identified with the main character at several parts during art critiques in class. I too did art in high school, and while I wasn't in her situation and didn't receive her critiques, I could really identify with the feeling she had. It was really surprising to have those moments for me since I rarely find those in any books. Overall, it is a good quick story and is worth a read. It could easily be finished in a day, so I don't see why not if male anatomy and swearing don't offend you.
x_librarian's review
3.0
cute read. not as in depth and entrancing as 'frankie landau banks...' moral to the story... a little too nicely wrapped up for me.
leilaxx's review against another edition
4.0
I read it in like an hour and I loved it!!! I just wish it was longer.. as soon as I finished it, I was like wait that's it!
caseyflemingo's review
3.0
I first read this book as a young teenager and at the time I think I thought it was absolutely wild. Rereading it today was so interesting, obviously I’m too old for it now but I loved the completely different perspective I had now, and I honestly think I liked it more this time. It’s so much fun to experience my childhood again, I love rereading books like this. Really could have gone without the extensive use of slurs, but I truly think this partially taught me some important lessons as a kid, in a time when gayness was constantly being used as an insult. I’d say this is probably 3.5 stars.
Read this as an audiobook, it was a REALLY good four hour listen.
Read this as an audiobook, it was a REALLY good four hour listen.
annathesockaholic's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
shhchar's review against another edition
4.0
This book was extremely creative. Even if it was a bit uncomfortably-graphic in some chapters. I thought every description was done neatly, and I really enjoyed reading it. The only regret I have was, reading it so quick and not savoring it more!