- Mass Market Paperback: 216 pages
- Publisher: Laurel Leaf Library; Reissue edition (8 Jan 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0440238978
- ISBN-13: 978-0440238973
- Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 1.6 x 17.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 892,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Just when things were going so well.
Jess had the perfect summer planned: She and Fred, lounging in the park, gazing into one another’s eyes and engaging in witty repartee. It was going to be so romantic. And then her maddening mum stepped in: She suddenly announced a two-week “road trip” to Cornwall to visit Jess’s dad, something Jess might have enjoyed, actually, were it not for the monstrously bad timing. Not only will this force Jess and Fred apart for two whole weeks, it will also leave the darling and handsome Fred in the clutches of Jess’s blindingly beautiful best friend, Flora—who, you might recall, expressed an interest in Fred not too long ago. As if all this weren’t enough, Jess’s mum seems to expect her to weep at the grave of every departed literary hero in Britain’s long history. It’s absolute torture. And little does Jess know, a huge surprise awaits her when she visits her dad at his home for the first time in years.
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Jess had the perfect summer planned: She and Fred, lounging in the park, gazing into one another’s eyes and engaging in witty repartee. It was going to be so romantic. And then her maddening mum stepped in: She suddenly announced a two-week “road trip” to Cornwall to visit Jess’s dad, something Jess might have enjoyed, actually, were it not for the monstrously bad timing. Not only will this force Jess and Fred apart for two whole weeks, it will also leave the darling and handsome Fred in the clutches of Jess’s blindingly beautiful best friend, Flora—who, you might recall, expressed an interest in Fred not too long ago. As if all this weren’t enough, Jess’s mum seems to expect her to weep at the grave of every departed literary hero in Britain’s long history. It’s absolute torture. And little does Jess know, a huge surprise awaits her when she visits her dad at his home for the first time in years.
From the Hardcover edition.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is really good, i got it yesterday i started it at about 7 at night and i had finishd it by 10.30....it was v.gud but not as good as the Girl 15, Charming but Insane...the relationship between Fred and Jess is typical of teenagers...there is a surprise for Jess when she goes to visit her dad. All in all it were a good read and i would recommend it to any teenage girl who enjoys reading.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I picked this up at the station for something to read on the train and couldn't stop reading it! I loved the first one and was so pleased to see there was a sequel. When Jess gets her surprise visit when she's in St. Ives I just couldn;t stop smiling! all around an excellent book!
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Girl (Nearly) 16: Absolute Torture is the third of Sue Limb's books I've read and it might just be my favourite. I continually laughed out loud while reading, and not many authors can make me do that. Aside from Louise Rennison, I'm happy to say that Sue Limb is my queen of contemporary British fiction. Her books are nothing short of hilarious!
In Absolute Torture, Jess Jordan finds herself dragged on holiday to St Ives with her mum and ancient granny. The plan is to visit her dad and scatter her grandfather's ashes along the way, but of course nothing goes to plan. Jess gets plenty of shocks in this story, as did I, though for once I did predict one or two things before they transpired. (Hurrah!)
Fred, Jess's equally funny and dashing boyfriend, features in Absolute Torture a lot, and I would have no complaints if he ever got his own book. Limb's excellent at writing boys as well as girls, and as a result Fred is almost as as funny as Jess. I wish these two were real and had achieved their dream of being stand-up comedians. I'd go and see their shows every night!
Absolute Torture has everything: realistic characters, murder-obsessed grannys, mothers wary of men and laughs aplenty. I read it in one sitting, while simultaneously cursing Sue Limb for making my sides hurt and congratulating her on being so entertaining. Teenage girls need to read this series; actually, they need to read everything this author has written. Not since Georgia Nicolson has a character made me laugh so much, and I am now desperate to read the other books in the series. The saga of Jess Jordan is very highly recommended - you'll be laughing for days!
4.5/5
In Absolute Torture, Jess Jordan finds herself dragged on holiday to St Ives with her mum and ancient granny. The plan is to visit her dad and scatter her grandfather's ashes along the way, but of course nothing goes to plan. Jess gets plenty of shocks in this story, as did I, though for once I did predict one or two things before they transpired. (Hurrah!)
Fred, Jess's equally funny and dashing boyfriend, features in Absolute Torture a lot, and I would have no complaints if he ever got his own book. Limb's excellent at writing boys as well as girls, and as a result Fred is almost as as funny as Jess. I wish these two were real and had achieved their dream of being stand-up comedians. I'd go and see their shows every night!
Absolute Torture has everything: realistic characters, murder-obsessed grannys, mothers wary of men and laughs aplenty. I read it in one sitting, while simultaneously cursing Sue Limb for making my sides hurt and congratulating her on being so entertaining. Teenage girls need to read this series; actually, they need to read everything this author has written. Not since Georgia Nicolson has a character made me laugh so much, and I am now desperate to read the other books in the series. The saga of Jess Jordan is very highly recommended - you'll be laughing for days!
4.5/5
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Welcome back to more crazy adventures of Jess Jordan.
School is out and Jess has nothing more planned than to spend her time with her newly turned boyfriend, Fred. Read more
School is out and Jess has nothing more planned than to spend her time with her newly turned boyfriend, Fred. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2008 by TeensReadToo
OMG FUNNY AS!!!!
This has to be the best chick flick book ive read!!!! her other books as the best aswell, hopefulyl she may keep on writing about jess!!!!
Published on 4 Oct 2007 by Ms. M. Whiteley
Fantastic - SO far
This book is fab so far and really hilarious. I would reccomend that girls around the age of 12 - 17 read this because they will particularly enjoy it.
Published on 29 July 2007 by Teri Wishart
Teenage Torture
'Absolute Torture' is part of a series of books written by Sue Limb. This particular series is written about teenagers for teenages. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2006 by Aimie
About this book......
I really loved this book, and have read it countless times. Its really funny and I would rate it as one my favourite books ever!!
Published on 27 Jan 2006
hilarious
This book is very well written - definitly as good as the first book ("Girl, 15, Charming But Insane"). An easy, but completely enjoyable read - you won't be dissapointed!
Published on 5 Sep 2005 by "thebesteverreviewer"
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