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'A comic coming-of-age novel ... it's an exuberant caper with good period detail and the ironic wit' Independent on Sunday 'Hilarious ... Acito proves himself worthy of whatever praise people may want to throw his way ... High school as it should have been' Kirkus Reviews 'BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO, Marc Acito! Sheer brilliance. If you were a child of the 80s and dreamed of dancing in Fame, then Marc Acito's brilliant novel is a must read' City Magazine 'As engaging, funny and precocious as its narrator, this is a feel-good nostalgic novel' Daily Mail
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'A comic coming-of-age novel ... it's an exuberant caper with good period detail and the ironic wit' Independent on Sunday 'Hilarious ... Acito proves himself worthy of whatever praise people may want to throw his way ... High school as it should have been' Kirkus Reviews 'BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO, Marc Acito! Sheer brilliance. If you were a child of the 80s and dreamed of dancing in Fame, then Marc Acito's brilliant novel is a must read' City Magazine 'As engaging, funny and precocious as its narrator, this is a feel-good nostalgic novel' Daily Mail
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this book was just delicious! its been so long since something this funny and hype-worthy has been written. I read this mostly on my tube journeys into work and would laugh out loud so much, that i would get stopped and asked what i was reading and where it was available from. each and every single one of the characters is unique and lovable, and the story never drags, u want it to continue always. God i wish Doug was real.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Genuinely witty, "How I Paid For College" is a book I enjoyed reading a great deal. Edward, the protagonist, is charming, bitchy, and earnest - often all at once! Acito's attention to detail is also delightful - for example, when Edward mentions "My Fair Lady", he name-checks Julie Andrews rather than Audrey Hepburn (who of course made the role her own in the famous film). This is of course spot-on for a musical theatre fan like Edward, for it was Andrews who first had the role in the Broadway production. Little things like this were woven throughout the novel and as such it was more enjoyable to read.
There were a few bumps along the way. The number of bisexual students at Edward's school surprised me - as did the lack of homophobia, especially considering that the story is set in 1983. The adult characters are mostly little more than stick figures and the end is unfortunately too obvious. Moreover, the plot itself was severely lacking - there was one there, but it was very weak. More rigorous editing could have tied things together more neatly.
What it lacks in terms of plot it makes up for by sheer amusement value. While there were no real "laugh out loud" moments throughout, it was a real pleasure to read, and while I can't imagine being very inclined to reread it, I have no hesitation in recommending it, especially to fans of films such as "Ferris Bueller's Day Off". Great fun indeed.
There were a few bumps along the way. The number of bisexual students at Edward's school surprised me - as did the lack of homophobia, especially considering that the story is set in 1983. The adult characters are mostly little more than stick figures and the end is unfortunately too obvious. Moreover, the plot itself was severely lacking - there was one there, but it was very weak. More rigorous editing could have tied things together more neatly.
What it lacks in terms of plot it makes up for by sheer amusement value. While there were no real "laugh out loud" moments throughout, it was a real pleasure to read, and while I can't imagine being very inclined to reread it, I have no hesitation in recommending it, especially to fans of films such as "Ferris Bueller's Day Off". Great fun indeed.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book on a whim - there was a 3 for 2 deal on at Waterstones and I'd chosen 2 books, but couldnt decide on a third. To be honest, I picked this book mostly for its cover - it looked like my kind of thing. Luckily I was right - I couldnt put it down. Its a clever, witty, teen-angst-with-humour, satisfyingly long, addictive novel with actual *character development*! Good lord. I wish I hadnt read this book yet so I could experience the joy of reading it for the first time.
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Fun, fun, fun.
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Published on 11 April 2008 by Annabel Gaskell
A good read - why has he not written more?
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