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"'Nicholson's books are bestsellers... he offers the potent combination of a gripping narrative and a questing intelligence...' - Daily Telegraph"
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This is a compelling and beautifully written novel about first love, first sex, and everything in between. Maddy Fisher has decided to fall in love. And not just any sort of love: can't-eat can't-sleep crazy in love. Rich Ross is after the same thing. He's set his sights high, and he's going to make it happen. The problem is, in life's messy whirlwind of friends and lies and sex and porn, the real thing can be hard to fine. But there's always a first time for everything...
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Covers the usual themes found in many teen novels (friendship, not belonging, betrayal etc), and does that well. I would have found this interesting as a young person, and I don't have a problem with the descriptions of sex, but am I alone in being very uncomfortable with the almost flippant attitude towards contraception/ the pill? This book is aimed at young people, and I think the author has been quite irresponsible sending out the message that contraception is a girl's responsibility (let alone ignoring the huge issue of STIs ) - you can tell he's a man!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I didnt realise this book was for teenagers when I bought it, I bought it because I love William Nicholson books. What I love about his books is that they just seem to put into words what we are all thinking and this book is no exception. For me he puts everything into perspective. The book is the story of teenagers and how they interact with each other and young love.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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As I read on William Nicholson's website, this is a book written for girls and guys to show them what girls and guys think about love and sex. I have read several YA novels that deal with teen love and teen sex, but none of them really come at it from this angle, and it's absolute genius! I can't tell you how often I was surprised at how much I empathised with Rich! I empathised with Maddy a fair amount too, but it was Rich that surprised me.
I loved the characters! I thought it was brilliant that, although we mainly follow Rich and Maddy, everyone had some sort of view on love and sex that was shown. Maddy and Rich were very much teenagers; they were curious, they questioned, they worried, they made mistakes, but what I also loved was that they also had strong feelings about what they wanted from love - this is not about having sex as soon as possible, it's about meeting the right person and all it entails for them personally. It was refreshing to read about characters, especially teen characters, who knew their own mind so well.
I was blown away by Maddy. She is not completely without flaws, and there were moments when I wanted to just grab her arm and stop her from doing things, because you just know it's a mistake, but she was just so driven! She would make a decision about something, and then she would go ahead with it, seemingly very easily. She had this nervous confidence that I am just so envious of. Rich is just lovely! He has opinions and views that I have, and it was just so odd yet eye opening! He's cute and funny, and doesn't take himself too seriously, but also doesn't have the best self-esteem. He is just adorable, and I would quite like to adopt him.
Rich and Mad is graphic in places, but most of the time it's just so sweet! That might sound odd, but I don't think there really is any other word to describe it. There is one scene where Mad and her friend watch porn, which is a little bit shocking - for me anyway - but also pretty hilarious in how the girls react to it. None of it is gratuitous, and it's all dealt with maturely yet realistically.
Although Rich and Mad is mainly focussed on their relationships and the way they think, there are other issues covered in the story that teens may come across. I loved all these little sub-plots, it made the book seem more realistic - there were other things going on outside Rich and Maddy's individual bubbles, but effect them indirectly.
Overall, I absolutely loved this book! I stayed up quite late last night to finish it, and closed book "aww"-ing at what a lovely, sweet read it was. I swear every girl and every guy should read this book; not only is it an amazing story, it's opens your eyes and makes you think. I very much doubt there will be a sequel, but I so wish there would be! Another book joining my favourites!
I loved the characters! I thought it was brilliant that, although we mainly follow Rich and Maddy, everyone had some sort of view on love and sex that was shown. Maddy and Rich were very much teenagers; they were curious, they questioned, they worried, they made mistakes, but what I also loved was that they also had strong feelings about what they wanted from love - this is not about having sex as soon as possible, it's about meeting the right person and all it entails for them personally. It was refreshing to read about characters, especially teen characters, who knew their own mind so well.
I was blown away by Maddy. She is not completely without flaws, and there were moments when I wanted to just grab her arm and stop her from doing things, because you just know it's a mistake, but she was just so driven! She would make a decision about something, and then she would go ahead with it, seemingly very easily. She had this nervous confidence that I am just so envious of. Rich is just lovely! He has opinions and views that I have, and it was just so odd yet eye opening! He's cute and funny, and doesn't take himself too seriously, but also doesn't have the best self-esteem. He is just adorable, and I would quite like to adopt him.
Rich and Mad is graphic in places, but most of the time it's just so sweet! That might sound odd, but I don't think there really is any other word to describe it. There is one scene where Mad and her friend watch porn, which is a little bit shocking - for me anyway - but also pretty hilarious in how the girls react to it. None of it is gratuitous, and it's all dealt with maturely yet realistically.
Although Rich and Mad is mainly focussed on their relationships and the way they think, there are other issues covered in the story that teens may come across. I loved all these little sub-plots, it made the book seem more realistic - there were other things going on outside Rich and Maddy's individual bubbles, but effect them indirectly.
Overall, I absolutely loved this book! I stayed up quite late last night to finish it, and closed book "aww"-ing at what a lovely, sweet read it was. I swear every girl and every guy should read this book; not only is it an amazing story, it's opens your eyes and makes you think. I very much doubt there will be a sequel, but I so wish there would be! Another book joining my favourites!
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A True, Fun Older Teen Read
As it says on William Nicholson's website, 'this is a book written for girls and guys to show them what girls and guys think about love and sex. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mrs. A. Riaz
maybe not for teens
I thought the gist of this book was to show that teenagers are capable of meaningful romantic relationships but this book makes a rather shallow attempt at the subject. Read more
Published on 30 April 2010 by Occasional Reader
Rich and Mad
Rich and Mad is a brilliant novel about love, sex and growing up. It's honest and emotive, and explores the inner workings of the teenage mind. Read more
Published on 5 April 2010 by Jenny, Wondrous Reads
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