Girl 15, Charming But Insane
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781417785384 (1417785381)
Publish date: February 13th 2007
Publisher: Turtleback Books
Pages no: 214
Edition language: English
Category:
Young Adult,
Childrens,
Teen,
Humor,
Funny,
Comedy,
European Literature,
British Literature,
Realistic Fiction,
Romance,
Contemporary
Series: Jess Jordan (#1)
This is a teen read through and through. The title might seem like an obvious give away, BUT, as my copy's front cover demonstrates, there is also a glittery effect to the page, much like the groovy contact primary school kids put on their workbooks, and it doesn't exactly scream "read with red wine...
Arch and amusing. Limb sometimes seems to be writing for an adult audience. Silly plot that manages to be universal. I read several bits aloud.
I read this book a few years ago, and if I remember correctly I really enjoyed it. I've been considering picking it up again recently, for a little light reading.
On a personal note, I do find it difficult to read books on breast cancer and memoirs of those touched by the disease, be it directly or via a stricken loved one. Having lost my maternal grandmother to this illness, there seems to be an invisible cloud hovering over my head, a constant reminder that...