Book Reviews - Kimberly D. (lovemakesyoureal)

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This book gets progressively interesting. At first it's hard to get into, but the story eventually drew me into Esther's plight. Sylvia Plath's writing is fantastic.
Review Date: 6/2/2007

Quick but good read about a teenager who cuts herself. We follow Callie's struggles as she reluctantly enters treatment and comes to terms with her illness.
Review Date: 5/29/2007

A quirky little collection of short stories. Enjoyable read!
Review Date: 6/28/2007

Disturbing, but real. This diary follows the demise of a teenage girl, when she enters into the dangerous world of drug abuse. Sometimes hard to read, but very powerful.
Review Date: 5/29/2007

Much of this book revolves around how two pre-teen sisters are growing up and coping with a war haunted father and an emotionally unattached mother. The book is sometimes surreal, drawing the reader into the imagination of the sisters as they make the emotional and physical transition from children to teenagers. There are some scenes containing sexual or violent content.
Review Date: 5/29/2007

A realistic portrait of a girl living with obsessive compulsive disorder. A good read.
Review Date: 5/29/2007

Excellent compilation of the voices of teenage girls. Covers topics like eating disorders, parents, school, sex, etc. A powerful read.
Review Date: 5/29/2007

Very touching. Made me laugh, made me cry. Charlie's letters are beautifully written, and expose his inner struggles during high school. Perfect for anyone who is a wallflower themselves...
Review Date: 5/29/2007

The Phantom of the Opera is a great classic! Both mysterious and endearing, it's a great read.
Review Date: 5/29/2007

These books are hilarious! I couldn't stop laughing. Incredibly entertaining, and highly recommended.
Review Date: 6/2/2007

These books are hilarious! I couldn't stop laughing, they're very entertaining. Highly recommended.
Review Date: 6/2/2007

Augusten Burroughs' childhood was so incredibly unusual and bazaar. It's an entertaining read, but not for the faint of heart. I also agree with a previous comment...this book is a lot funnier if you have previous knowledge of mental illness or are familiar with the field of psychology. I was laughing out loud at some of the wacky psychology-related conversations in the book.
Review Date: 5/29/2007

Caroline Kettlewell offers a more analytical approach to her struggles. She dwells on the question of "why" she cuts more than anything. Pretty good writing, though.
Review Date: 6/2/2007

Poignant and saddening, this book is well written and an incredible read. This book is perfectly paced, slowly revealing Melinda's inner struggle. Highly recommended!
Review Date: 5/29/2007

A collection of powerful poems, which capture the struggles a young girl encounters when her older sister is committed to an insane asylum. Highly recommended.
Review Date: 5/29/2007

I loved this book! The movie was based on a small section of this book...a lot more happens in the book. Walter Kirn's writing is witty, funny, and very enjoyable. Highly recommended.
Review Date: 6/6/2007

Through Jeffrey Eugenides' fantastic writing, I was completely drawn into the account of the demise of the Lisbon family. I could not put this book down. The language in this book is beautiful and haunting. Though be warned, the book does contain some sexual or violent content.
Review Date: 5/29/2007

"Wasted" is dark and intense. Her struggle is real, and effectively written. Overall, this is a great read, but don't expect a feel-good book.
Review Date: 5/29/2007

Very clever! An intriguing mystery, and one of my favorites.
Review Date: 5/29/2007

This novel follows Astrid's journey through a series of foster homes while her mother is imprisoned. Each foster home is unique and disturbing in a different way. We experience the physical and emotional changes that Astrid endures. The language of Janet Fitch's writing is beautiful and intriguing. An incredible read, much better than the movie.
Review Date: 5/29/2007

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