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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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When I first discovered 'The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13 and 3/4' I was around the same age as Adrian. I was so busy trying to identify with Adrian, I missed most of the humour.
Re-reading the first three Adrian Mole books in 'From Major to Minor' at the age of 32 has been a joy. I found them hilarious. Adrian is a neurotic, hypochondriac young man. He thinks himself an intellectual, though he's actually quite dim. He aims to be a great writer, but his writing (sampled in his diary) is very, very bad.
Adrian Mole's memoirs can be read and enjoyed by just about everyone. As a teenager, I identified with Adrian's 'no one understands my angst' attitude. As an adult I found his neuroses and misunderstandings highly amusing!
'From Minor to Major' takes Adrian from 13 to 23. Sue Townsend has created a realistic, three dimensional character. For all his faults, Adrian comes across as being real, and ultimately his heart is usually in the right place. I look forward to reading 'The Wilderness Years' and 'The Capuccino Years'.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By G. Tomlinson
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I first started reading Adrian Mole when I was 9 and I didn't understand most of it but now reading it over and over again I have full understood it and I love it? This book combines the first 3 Adrian Mole books going from 13-23. It's a funny book and a must read
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Pilipala
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I absolutely love Adrian Mole. Back in the 80s this was televised with the amazing Julie Walters as our protagonist's mother. I grew up with Adrian as kids now have grown up with Harry Potter. Both bespectacled unlikely heroes with difficult and frustrating lives - I still can't put this book down. I recently had The Prostrate Years on audiobook for my commute to and from work and was transported back to my bedroom, circa 1986, reliving Adrian's nightmares through the Thatcher era. Well written, both hilarious and poignant - I would reccommend starting at the beginning and going through them all. Townsend now suffers from diabetes-induced blindness and dictates the books - and she has not lost one iota of Adrian in the process. Awesome, awesome, awesome.
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Love sue Townsend's books
This review covers all Sue Townsend's books,i have them all.A very funny lady who creates characters just like you and me. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Shirley Dutton
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Achat très satisfaisant
Le livre était en bon état, la livraison a été très rapide, le produit correspondait à la description. Je recommande cet acheteur.
Published 15 months ago by Mélie
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Compulsive reading
When the first Adrian Mole book appeared in 1982, I totally missed the humour. Too young and poetic myself, I think! Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2011 by H. Petre
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Growing Up is Hard to Do
This collection from Sue Townsend is comprised of Adrian Mole's exploits from the very beginning through the end of the Wilderness Years, with extra bits thrown in for good... Read more
Published on 5 April 2010 by Graceann Macleod
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Really Good Service
This was a second hand book and marked as in good condition, and when it came there was not a mark or crease on it, was really pleased as it was for a present. Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2010 by Mrs. D. Sandhu
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The best way to spend a trans-Atlantic flight that I know of
How have I missed Adrian Mole, to say nothing of his crazy parents, Pandora, the Singhs, Bert Baxter & Queenie, Sabre & all the rest? Read more
Published on 3 April 2001 by A. Rathbone
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A must-have
This is The Bible for all Adrian's fans. Three books in one is as good as it gets. Something that everyone who enjoys a good laugh should read. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2000
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Must Have
This is a real good book. I'm only 11 and i really enjoyed it cos' it lets you find out everything about someone else. A must have.
Published on 8 Dec 2000
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It was sooo good!
I'm only 11. I read this book and couldn't put it down. The life of a teenage boy. Sue Townsend made it so realy even if she is a girl. Read more
Published on 2 Dec 2000
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A brilliant,hillarious and realistic read!!!
This book is the only book i have ever read that acctualy and truthfully displays how it is like to be in that age and situation. Read more
Published on 2 Dec 2000
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