Date Finished: Unrecorded
My Rating: 3.5/5
Another kid's book, this one aimed at 11 - 16 year old girls, and I read it in a day. Jacqueline Wilson books pop up a couple of times on this list, and I was pleased to discover that she writes an incredibly easy-to-read story. Written in the first person, with Ellie as the narrator, this book explores the friendship and experience of three Year 9 (age 14ish I think) best friends. Ellie is the slightly dumpy one, lacking in self-confidence, and constantly comparing herself, negatively, to her two friends. I think almost everyone will be able to relate to that!
On the back of the book is a list 'written' by Ellie, of 9 reasons why you should read this book. Two of those reasons are (and these, in my opinion, are good enough reasons to read any book) 'you can have lots of laughs', and 'you might even cry a bit too'. I did both of those things, and again read most of this on the bus. Public displays of exaggerated emotion are embarrassing enough, but when you are 31 years old, on the number 52 in Sheffield, reading a book aimed at 11 year olds, and going from laughing out loud to crying actual tears, it's probably time to get a grip.
So, who should read this book? Again, girls. Probably young girls, but I don't think you'd think it was a waste of an afternoon even if you're a grown-up, responsible adult.
Next book: Love in the Time of Cholera, Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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