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Doing It
Doing It
Author: Melvin Burgess
Now in paperback, award-winning author Melvin Burgesss daringly honest and often hilarious account of contemporary teenage life, and the ups and downs that surround doing it. The controversial book on which the cult favorite ABC television series Life as We Know It (now available on DVD) was based, Doing It introduces us to Dino, Jon, and Ben, t...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780805080797
ISBN-10: 0805080791
Publication Date: 5/2/2006
Pages: 336
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 21 ratings
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Flowerchickadee avatar reviewed Doing It on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Sex. That's what this book is pretty much about (Duh.). How to get it, who to do it with, and are you sure you want it once you get it. But there's some interesting themes running under the surface of the sex. Poor Dino will have you saying "Oh, so stupid Dino!", Jonathan will have you in stitches with his hilarious dialogue, and Ben will make you think. Of course, there are spots where you go "Ick. Is that really how guys think?" But you know it probably is. Definitely a good read! It's staying on my bookshelf!
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I thought this book was hilarious. I laughed out loud many times while reading it. It's written using lots of British slang, which is partly what makes it so funny. Sometimes it takes a second or two to realize what body parts or activities the characters are referring to, but once you figure it out, it's so funny to think about how a different culture in a different country refers to things. It's definitely a story for teenagers/young adults, but well-written and very entertaining nonetheless!
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A Young Adult book left behind by one of my students. Same author as the book Smack. A bit juvenile, but interesting for its commentary of British teen (primarily male) sexuality.
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This book is great. It was funny, and completely sinsear. Highly recommend.
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Thank goodness for the internet, otherwise I wouldn't have figured out what shagging, snogging and wanking are.


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