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This book clearly stands the test of time. It came out in 1994, I believe, and still holds the same truths and powers today as it did then (I mean, not that I'd know since I was not even a teen then but I have seen it on tv and in movies plus you'd just KNOW).
Andrea is one heck of a compelling character, as she tries to make herself into something she's not, and we follow her as she questions it step by step without even knowing she is. She tries so hard to both fit in and stand out that really, she's just being herself. This smacks her in the face in the end when she realizes she's a girl, a real girl, who has these feelings and questions and ideas and beliefs that are hers and wholly hers.
I love the style in this one, but it is exhausting! Nelson writes in stream of consciousness and each paragraph packs in a LOT. Many times, I went back and reread to make sure I was getting it all.
Lots of music in this one, lots of drugs and sex, too. There were times I really wanted to cry for this girl, especially in her experiences with boys that were so real and painful that it hurt to read (then reread). I'm incredibly impressed how well Nelson captures this.
I can see how many writers today were influenced by GIRL because it's definitely a classic in the YA canon. And I would really like to know what happens to Andrea after.
Andrea is one heck of a compelling character, as she tries to make herself into something she's not, and we follow her as she questions it step by step without even knowing she is. She tries so hard to both fit in and stand out that really, she's just being herself. This smacks her in the face in the end when she realizes she's a girl, a real girl, who has these feelings and questions and ideas and beliefs that are hers and wholly hers.
I love the style in this one, but it is exhausting! Nelson writes in stream of consciousness and each paragraph packs in a LOT. Many times, I went back and reread to make sure I was getting it all.
Lots of music in this one, lots of drugs and sex, too. There were times I really wanted to cry for this girl, especially in her experiences with boys that were so real and painful that it hurt to read (then reread). I'm incredibly impressed how well Nelson captures this.
I can see how many writers today were influenced by GIRL because it's definitely a classic in the YA canon. And I would really like to know what happens to Andrea after.
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December 27, 2010
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January 15, 2011
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January 18, 2011
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January 18, 2011
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Dec 06, 2011 09:23PM
It took me quite a long time to get into the style and because of it, I wasn't sure I was going to like it. Once I was in, though, I was invested.
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Trish wrote: "It took me quite a long time to get into the style and because of it, I wasn't sure I was going to like it. Once I was in, though, I was invested."Agreed -- it took me a bit to get into it, but then something clicks and it flies.
When you read Dream School, it's an interesting contrast and yet makes total sense.
Looking forward to that. I'll probably read it this weekend.
Trish wrote: "Looking forward to that. I'll probably read it this weekend."I thought it was a quicker read, too. I actually liked Andrea a lot better this time around.
