The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole
| The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole |
Manufacturer: HarperTempest
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The sequel to Townsend's classic novel "The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, 13 3/4" is presented to a new generation of fans, as the story of Adrian continues to unfold from his diaries. |
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The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole Specs:
| Product Name | The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole |
| Manufacturer | HarperTempest |
| Product Number MPN | 0060533986 |
| Retail Price | $6.99 |
| EAN-14 | 09780060533984 |
| UPC | 978006053398 |
| Specifications | |
| Title | The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole |
| ISBN | 0060533986 |
| Author(s) | Sue Townsend |
| Release Date | 14 August, 2003, 2003-09-01 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Num of Pages | 304 |
| Num. of Items | 1 |
| EAN | 9780060533984 |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs. |
| Deal first added on: | 23-January-2004 |
Latest 6 Reviews
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 "The Angst Continues" | 2009-06-03 |
| - Reviewed By graceannm |
After reading the first book in this series, I proceeded to buy all of the others and I'm reading through them (I won't say "working my way through them" because reading Sue Townsend cannot be described as "work"). That a woman well into her adult years has channeled the angst of a teenage boy fairly screams of chutzpah - that she does it so believably and humorously is nothing short of a miracle.
Adrian Mole is in the wrong place at the wrong time. His parents are in financial trouble; Margaret Thatcher is ruling the country with an iron fist; he is madly in love; he has spots. Adrian is an astoundingly naive teenager, but also kind and loving in ways that are surprising. He takes care of his elderly friends Bert and Queenie with a tenderness that belies his occasional selfish behavior. At one point in the book, he writes a poem about Queenie, and it moved me to tears.
Make no mistake, however. This novel is riotously funny.
Reference: "I lay back listlessly on the pillows and let him feel my pulse, etc. He muttered 'Bloody Camille,' as he left the room. Perhaps Camille is a drug that he's thinking of using on me." (an excellent example of the naivete, as well as the humor)
I read several passages out loud to my husband, and because I am not a native-born Brit, there were some referenced he had to explain to me. All of Adrian's experiences take place against a backdrop of Prince William's birth, the Falklands War, the Thatcher administration and the ramp-up of fears over nuclear war. I remember very well being worried about these things (I was about Adrian's age at the time they were happening) and I also remember how much of my day I spent worrying about things I couldn't control. Sue Townsend manages the reality of this feeling masterfully.
I can't wait to move on to the True Confessions of Adrian Mole. |
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| "Very funny" | 2009-01-12 |
| - Reviewed By larry@lepco.com |
| This is an hilarious book written as the diary of a 13 1/2 year old english schoolboy. My wife and I sometimes share a book by me reading it aloud and that was how we first read the book some thirty odd years ago. If you read the book you will undoubtably want to read the rest of the series which are very good as well but nothing is ever as good as the original. |
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| "Fantastically Funny" | 2009-01-11 |
| - Reviewed By englishspadeslover |
| I read this book when I was a teen and now that I am in my twenties it is still as funny as ever. Adrian is a poser, a ponce, a wannabe and a lover and his diary tells of his utmost thoughts for his life and his friends and family. It is absolutely hilarious. |
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 "Sorry, I'll pass" | 2008-01-28 |
| - Reviewed By romance_junkies_dot_com |
This book wasn't at all what I had expected. After reading so many reviews about how hilariously funny it was, I found it to be a total let-down.
I chuckled over a few parts, but more often than not I was stuck on the British mannerisms and references to things of which I had no idea what the characters were talking about. I gave up after the fifth chapter.
Maybe others will find it a lot more humorous and easier to read than I did! |
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| "Great series." | 2008-01-23 |
| - Reviewed By User: AEV21H06UAZY9 |
Firstly I wanted to clarify for people that might want to know, exactly how this series runs. I have bought and read all the books in the Adrian Mole series and I was dissappointed not to find anywhere to tell me which ones to get. So as a result I have them all.
US Versions
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4
The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole
Adrian Mole: The Lost Years
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction
British Versions
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4
The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole
True Confessions of Adrian Albert Mole
Adrian Mole: From Minor To Major
Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction
So, as for the review these books are great. I love the entire series and I just couldn't stop reading them all the way to the end. The one thing I might suggest is to keep in mind that with most series of books the first is always the best, which is probably the case here too, but if you like it and are a fan of Adrian Mole, there is no reason why you wouldn't want to read the rest.
I like the fact that is it written in diary form for easy reading and it is very clever how the story is told from the point of view of Adrian himself but you can see things about his life that he cannot.
Overall an excellent read for all ages from teen to adult. |
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| "Funny!" | 2007-01-19 |
| - Reviewed By yoprice |
| This book is exceptionally good at describing the humiliating experiences that many teenagers go through. It is very funny and quirky, Sue Townsend is a spectacular writer and it is worth the price as well as looking into more Adrian Mole books. |
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