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Mia's diaries get a funky new paperback look for a brand-new generation!
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The new school year’s only just begun – and already there have been some big surprises. Not least, Tina’s revelation that Lilly’s probably Done It with J.P.! And what about Mia’s new haircut, which has turned out kind of . . . extreme? But then Michael drops a bombshell. He has been accepted on a year-long computer science course . . . in Japan! Can Mia’s perfect prince really love her if he can go away for a year? And what would it take to make him stay?
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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've read all the Princess Diaries books and I have to say I'm getting fed up with them now. The first was good - although I always think that these sort of teenage diary type books don't take all that much talent to write - and I still remember what happened in the second and third books, so I'm assuming they were good-ish too. But after that...they all merge into one. I KNOW she's a 16 year old girl, but she hasn't matured in any way at all since the first book (where she was two years younger) and I can't help but finding her increasingly annoying.
To me, it feels like Cabot is taking advantage of the success of this series, and is continuing writing them until they go out of favour. Her writing style is good, if not particularly unique, and Mia was an interesting enough character in the first three or four, but now Cabot's writing is becoming predictable, tiresome, and her plots always have the same basic storylines.
Still, I continue to read them, if only for a comfortable read that takes no effort and provokes no thought. They're not horrible - merely rather tedious after the first few. Cabot is a capable writer, and I'd like to see her attempt something different. All of her other books (Nicola & The Viscount, Victoria & The Rogue, etc) seem to be similar as well, and I don't see why someone who can obviously write doesn't try and push her boundaries.
This book is slightly different in that we finally get to the inevitable break-up with Michael, but as it's taken eight books to reach this point, the impact that could have had was sadly reduced. It's predictable, and I would have preferred to see a more imaginative break-up than the cop out idea that Michael has to go away for a year. I did like the reminder that he's nineteen, and we finally get to see some of those age issues (finally!).
I don't know...I'm rambling now, but I guess I think these characters are all a little two-dimensional. Mia's character hasn't grown at all throughout the series, and I just want to scream at her to stop being such a wet blanket and to stop overreacting.
I'll wrap it up here, because there's not a lot to say that I haven't already. In a nutshell these books aren't terrible, not by any means, but they're not particularly imaginative or unique and I want Cabot to try and stretch herself. Predictable, but easy to read and amusing enough if you switch your brain off.
To me, it feels like Cabot is taking advantage of the success of this series, and is continuing writing them until they go out of favour. Her writing style is good, if not particularly unique, and Mia was an interesting enough character in the first three or four, but now Cabot's writing is becoming predictable, tiresome, and her plots always have the same basic storylines.
Still, I continue to read them, if only for a comfortable read that takes no effort and provokes no thought. They're not horrible - merely rather tedious after the first few. Cabot is a capable writer, and I'd like to see her attempt something different. All of her other books (Nicola & The Viscount, Victoria & The Rogue, etc) seem to be similar as well, and I don't see why someone who can obviously write doesn't try and push her boundaries.
This book is slightly different in that we finally get to the inevitable break-up with Michael, but as it's taken eight books to reach this point, the impact that could have had was sadly reduced. It's predictable, and I would have preferred to see a more imaginative break-up than the cop out idea that Michael has to go away for a year. I did like the reminder that he's nineteen, and we finally get to see some of those age issues (finally!).
I don't know...I'm rambling now, but I guess I think these characters are all a little two-dimensional. Mia's character hasn't grown at all throughout the series, and I just want to scream at her to stop being such a wet blanket and to stop overreacting.
I'll wrap it up here, because there's not a lot to say that I haven't already. In a nutshell these books aren't terrible, not by any means, but they're not particularly imaginative or unique and I want Cabot to try and stretch herself. Predictable, but easy to read and amusing enough if you switch your brain off.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Since the other reviews have already explained the plot basically i was disappointed at how mad Mia got at Michael.
Yes - I admit it, I am a true romantic at heart, and I couldn't see how Mia could hold it against Micael that he was 'with' Judith at a time when she was dating Kenny. At least, not hold it against him so much that she let him leave for Japan without a fight, especially since in all the other books she goes on and on about how he is 'the love of her life.'
But I know this is more the plot and I couldn't find anything wrong with the actual writing to complain about so I gave it a 4 star. I hope this helped you decide whether to read it or not...
Yes - I admit it, I am a true romantic at heart, and I couldn't see how Mia could hold it against Micael that he was 'with' Judith at a time when she was dating Kenny. At least, not hold it against him so much that she let him leave for Japan without a fight, especially since in all the other books she goes on and on about how he is 'the love of her life.'
But I know this is more the plot and I couldn't find anything wrong with the actual writing to complain about so I gave it a 4 star. I hope this helped you decide whether to read it or not...
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I thought this book was a lot better than the previous seven. I was slightly disappointed with the seventh as I thought it didn't have much depth and Mia was fussing over nothing. Instead of laughing at the supposedly funny mishaps I cringed for Mia - how could she be so stupidly short sighted? - but then I suppose that's why I can't help but love the books.
However, in this book she comes face to face with some real problems - not just whether or not Michael's taking her to the prom -, and yeah she's not that good at dealing with them, and just makes he sitution worse, but that's what makes it so funny! i think that this book shows just how much Mia's come on emotionally throughout the series. i think Meg's really done well this time in giving Mia some real problems to deal with. All I want to know now is...WILL SHE AND MICHAEL GET BACK TOGETHER??????
However, in this book she comes face to face with some real problems - not just whether or not Michael's taking her to the prom -, and yeah she's not that good at dealing with them, and just makes he sitution worse, but that's what makes it so funny! i think that this book shows just how much Mia's come on emotionally throughout the series. i think Meg's really done well this time in giving Mia some real problems to deal with. All I want to know now is...WILL SHE AND MICHAEL GET BACK TOGETHER??????
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Princess Diaries 8
I loved this book, recommended to any reader. Meg Cabot writes with such a passion which any reader can feel involved with the characters. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2009 by Emma Raymond
Entertaining, but oh so trashy...
Having enjoyed moaning my way through most of the Princess Diary books, I thought this one would be no different, and to a certain extent I was right. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2008 by N. Preskey
my utter sadness... but its NOT OVER!!!!!
I have just finished reading all 8 books and i now hate all men!
michael is such a disapointment, i can bearly believe it! he is just typical, and i hate him. Read more
michael is such a disapointment, i can bearly believe it! he is just typical, and i hate him. Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2007 by kimandmo
Mia, BROKEN?!
I've recently got really into the Princess Diaries Series.
I read volume 5~8 in 2days! They are THAT wonderful! Read more
I read volume 5~8 in 2days! They are THAT wonderful! Read more
Published on 13 July 2007 by S. yoon
Read it because it's funny... but don't expect much else...
An irritating PD book. I'll try to explain without adding too many spoilers. The basic plot line is that Michael has the chance to build a robotic arm prototype that will allow... Read more
Published on 8 May 2007 by CriticalThinker
Disapointed, yet ammused.
Ok, so I finished reading book number 8 last night at 2am. "Michael i'm sorry"!!!!!!!!!? What was Meg Thinking, how much longer will we have to wait for her to write the ninth. Read more
Published on 9 April 2007 by Briannna Yuki
So Not Fair...
I have read all of the Princess Diaries very quickly as my younger sister got them for her birthday - a week ago.
I have just finished book 8 and I am NOT happy!! Read more
I have just finished book 8 and I am NOT happy!! Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2007 by Ms. Rachel A. Hill
Disappointing
I really like the Princess Diaries books and I've read all of them so far but I was disappointed with this one because I felt like Mia was being a wimp and Michael was being a... Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2007 by Robin
kept me on the edge of my seat
the book is brilliant, but i hate the ending!!!! (and love it at the same time) - seriously meg needs to release the new book now I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!!!!!!!!!!!! Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2007 by Ms. Jessica Brook
Another Great Book From A Great Series
I received this book yesterday, and I finished it within 2 hours, I couldn't put it down! This book is very enjoyable to read and there are some surprises to! Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2007 by Book Lover
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