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Sloppy Firsts: A Novel (平装)
by Megan McCafferty
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Teens, High school life, Novel |
| Market price: ¥ 158.00
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¥ 148.00
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| MSL Pointer Review:
A girl's diaries consist of a wonderful funny fiction, including that everything we can imagine in a girl's life. |
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Christa (MSL quote), USA
<2007-02-13 00:00>
The new year is off to a bad start for sixteen-year-old Jessica Darling. Her best friend, Hope, moved away, and she's stuck hanging out with a group of girls she can't stand (aka, The Clueless Crew). To make matters worse, her father constantly pushes her to be the star of the school track team, her mother is wrapped up in her sister's lavish wedding, and her sister is wrapped up in... well, herself. To top it all off, Jessica begins to develop mixed feeling for "Dreg" Marcus Flutie (after having several run-ins with him) while nursing a crush on hot senior Paul Parlipiano, who doesn't even know she exists. How will Jessica survive her sophomore year of high school? Written in journal format, with an easy, flowing style and rich details, author Megan McCafferty takes the reader on a journey through the life of a typical teenage girl without being too preachy, condescending, or unrealistic.
While I may basically be too old to be reading books for young adults, when I started flipping through the first few pages of this book in the middle of the store, I was hooked. McCafferty appears to have a real grasp of the adolescent lifestyle and drama. Her rich character development makes the plot line very realistic, and she isn't afraid to insert pop culture into the mix (such as reference to MTV's "The Real World") without being overtly cheesy or too hip. She also inserts some sensitive material, such as Jessica's feelings over her baby brother's death, Hope's brother's death, teenage sex, and Jessica's turbulent relationship with her mother. Even being in my mid-twenties, this book made me think of my experiences in high school (along with that of some of my friends') and Jessica is a character I can actually relate to - especially concerning her relationship with her mother, who I felt sorry for in the end. This book may not exactly be "deep, profound" reading, but it's great for kicking back and relaxing. This book is so engaging, fast-paced, and hilarious I read it in two days (a remarkable feat for me). Based on the character development, plot line, and unique format, I find this book perfect for teenagers... and twenty-somethings who still remember high school.
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Alexi (MSL quote), USA
<2007-02-13 00:00>
This is my all time favorite book. It's about Jessica Darling, a 16 year-old high school student who feels aleinated at school when her best friend moves to Tenasee. Jessica has a clear, interesting writing style that is very true to life. This book makes a lot of references to pop culture and I bet a lot of teenagers will be able to relate to it. The format is great too, much better than that of many diaries. The other kids in this book are so much like the ones in many American public schools nowadays. The way she talks about her school are so true to life. An example, about the prom: "... But enough girls are going with upperclassmen that I feel like a loser because no junior or senior boy wants to get me drunk off Boone's Strawberry Hill so he can cop easy sex off me in the backseat of his parent's SUV. Jesus Christ. What's wrong with me?" Jessica is very smart and witty, thus making this book fun to read. I would recommend this book for anyone between 13-100, but probably not younger because it deals with some mature themes such as drug abuse and teen sex. However, it's a great read and I'm looking forward to the second novel in spring 2003!
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