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Louise Rennison meets Adrian Mole - a hilarious new heroine for teenagers everywhere!
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Rachel Riley is the offspring of a depressingly unbroken home. Her mum and dad refuse to let her have a mobile phone, and have banned Ribena (too purple) and Eastenders (too common); her seven-year-old brother buys giant Des Lynam cut-outs and Will Young dolls from ebay and talks in Elvish; and the adopted dog eats her Pride and Prejudice boxed collection. It is time to change things. Rachel resolves that this year she will become tragic, literary and interesting - and will win the heart of Justin, the lead guitarist from Certain Death, along the way. Laugh-out-loud funny from beginning to end, this is a fresh new voice which will speak directly to teenagers everywhere. If Bridget Jones had kept a diary when she was a teenager, it is unlikely to have been this funny!
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Mum and Dadâ BBC Pride and Prejudice boxed set. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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Mum and Dadâ BBC Pride and Prejudice boxed set. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Kicking off a new series based around 13-year-old Rachel Riley, My So Called Life is a hilarious and thoroughly enjoyable read.
Rachel Riley leads an ordinary life. She's painfully middle class, and nothing Jacqueline Wilson ever happens to her - she's not adopted, her mum isn't tattooed and she's not likely to move to a council estate or be put into care. Neither are her parents alcoholics, drug addicts or closet transvestites. But Rachel's adamant things should be different.
This diary follows her across the course of a year, as Rachel attempts to make her life more exciting. Over the months Rachel details all her trials and tribulations. She struggles to fit in at school, falls out with her best friend, tries to handle the school elections, falls in love, has her first kiss, and even discovers there's to be a new arrival in the family, a new 'uncle', after her grandfather impregnates his care worker.
My So Called Life has already been referred to as an Adrian Mole for the Noughties, and I'd agree with this comparison. Nadin has a great eye for detail, and these pages contain plenty of laugh-out-loud funny moments. With many political references, this book has more depth than much of the chick-lit out there, giving readers something a little more meaty to get their teeth into, and will hopefully give them food for thought. Like Sue Townsend, or Louise Rennison, this book has real crossover appeal, and is one I can see adults borrowing and fully enjoying too.
All in all - a great book!
Rachel Riley leads an ordinary life. She's painfully middle class, and nothing Jacqueline Wilson ever happens to her - she's not adopted, her mum isn't tattooed and she's not likely to move to a council estate or be put into care. Neither are her parents alcoholics, drug addicts or closet transvestites. But Rachel's adamant things should be different.
This diary follows her across the course of a year, as Rachel attempts to make her life more exciting. Over the months Rachel details all her trials and tribulations. She struggles to fit in at school, falls out with her best friend, tries to handle the school elections, falls in love, has her first kiss, and even discovers there's to be a new arrival in the family, a new 'uncle', after her grandfather impregnates his care worker.
My So Called Life has already been referred to as an Adrian Mole for the Noughties, and I'd agree with this comparison. Nadin has a great eye for detail, and these pages contain plenty of laugh-out-loud funny moments. With many political references, this book has more depth than much of the chick-lit out there, giving readers something a little more meaty to get their teeth into, and will hopefully give them food for thought. Like Sue Townsend, or Louise Rennison, this book has real crossover appeal, and is one I can see adults borrowing and fully enjoying too.
All in all - a great book!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book as a xmas present for my 16 year old sister and ended up reading it myself. I am 28 years old and I loved this book. It was laugh out loud funny and I am now pre-ordering Joanna Nardin's next book for me and my sister. It is very rare to find a writer who is this good at being humourous while really capturing the essence of what teenagers are like!! I would recommend this book to anyone, though it is best suited to young adults of 14 years and older (due to subject matter).
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
im 15 and this i have to say is the funniest, best and most enjoyable book that i have ever read in my entire life. it is so good because i know what she's talking about all the time. me and my friend matched up all the caracters in the book to people in our school and they all matched perfectly. i have read the 2nd and 3rd book and am waiting for 4th. read this book it's fabulous
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When I read some reviews for this I honestly thought it was going to be a great read; something along the lines of Angus Thongs and Perfect Snogging. Read more
Published 2 months ago by ghybjkl
brilliant !!
This book was brilliant i had my head stuck in this book completed it in 1 day ! it is defiantly for older readers though :)
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Adrian Mole didn't talk about oral sex
...but rather disconcertingly this book refers to 'sucking his thing' - and that's only within the first few pages. It gets worse! Read more
Published 18 months ago by The Librarian
earth shatteringly brilliant
this book is unlike any other "teen books" i have read. told by rachels simple diary entries, she tells of her life and you get to imagine it on your own. Read more
Published 22 months ago by John Crowley
My So-Called Review
I enjoyed this book as it reminded me of a few things that I've been through and is tragically funny! I would recommend it to my friends.
Published on 9 Sep 2009
Love this book.
This book is awesome, its set in the school and town i live in which is so cool! i met the author and got the book signed!!! I highly recommend this book! Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2008 by Mrs. L. Chambers
Right Wing not Right On
I got this book out of the library for my 10 year old daughter before deciding she needed to be 2 years older to appreciate it. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2008 by Mrs Moose
Adrian Mole For Girls - Literally!
I must admit I did enjoy this book but - it has sparks of absolute brilliance. The author however has been severely influenced by Adrian Mole and several similar scenarios and... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2007 by Louise Hollow
Cool Book
I think this book is quite good and if there is another one I think I would get it. It is a typical teenage drama book with lots going on all the time.
Published on 29 Oct 2007 by C.R.C
My So-called Life
This book is a very good read, although can be quite cliche as with all teen based novels. The diary is funny as well as believable, and I would recommend it to all teenage girls. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2007 by Briz
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