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5.0 out of 5 stars whip-smart, hilarious, and right-on, May 6, 2006

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judy holliday "judy" (lawrenceville, nj) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn (Hardcover)

reading this book is like being on a joy ride - hijaking the psyche of the boy you were crushed out on at school. or should have been crushed out on. gideon is hilarious, and sarah miller is a genius. i've already loaned this book to my best friend.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars inside the mind of sarah miller, May 10, 2006

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Jennifer Doyle (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn (Hardcover)

The premise of this novel grabbed me: the narrator is a girl who knows everything that the title character Gideon is thinking. It's a creative and funny way to explore the simple fact that, really, most of the time girls are ahead of boys in knowing what the really want! It's kindof like "Being John Malkovitch" - except here Malkovitch is a teenage boy who finds himself at a prep school surrounded by boys and girls way cooler (and richer) than he is. And the girl inside his head is a mystery - someone in his world, but who? Miller pulls no punches, she gets right up in there, taking on the awful years of sorting out how and where we fit in the world. Not only do I recommend this book to teens, I recommend it to grown-ups looking for a smart and funny read. It'll take you back (and make you glad you don't have to GO back!).

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5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!!!, June 25, 2006

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Franny Dear (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn (Hardcover)

I really loved this book. The characters are well developed and very realistic. Gideon isn't perfect but that is what makes him so lovable. Sarah Miller truly captures the spirit of being a teenager in this day and age. Her narrator has a funny, refreshingly sarcastic sense of humor but still maintains a carefully hopeful attitude throughout the book. It is a light, fun read that will have you looking forward to the next book the talented Ms. Miller puts out.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Delivers all that it promises
This book was sooooo interesting. Everything that goes on in Gid's head seems spot on to what a boy's mind could be like in reality. Read more

Published 14 months ago by L. Bailey

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun with flashes of insight but flawed
I was intrigued by the premise of "Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn" and thought that Sarah Miller had many insights about prep school, teenagers, and people in general. Read more

Published 20 months ago by H. Nisen

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the greatest but an intriguing concept
As I was reading this book I had to wonder if this is really what goes on in the mind of a teenage boy. Read more

Published on October 31, 2009 by Debbie's World of Books

5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too
Ever wondered what exactly is going on in the mind of a teenage boy? Then INSIDE THE MIND OF GIDEON RAYBURN by Sarah Miller is the perfect book for you. Read more

Published on February 20, 2008 by TeensReadToo

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for any woman at any age
I loved this book! First, we meet an unnamed person who is narrating the thoughts inside Gideon Rayburn's head as he arrived at Midvile Academy, a rich prep school where he... Read more

Published on February 18, 2008 by Jigna J. Patel

3.0 out of 5 stars In the Mind
This book is about a boy name Gideon Rayburn, and about how he moves to a new school, the Connecticut Prep School, and his room mates are two very popular boys called Cullen and... Read more

Published on February 14, 2007

4.0 out of 5 stars An engaging page-turner
Being inside the mind of a boy is every teen girl's dream. It's the perfect solution to finally understand what they are thinking and why they do what they do. Read more

Published on February 9, 2007 by Teenreads.com

5.0 out of 5 stars The focus on his thoughts throughout provides an unusual, compelling story
What would happen if you could see inside the mind of a boyfriend? A mystery girl who sees in Gideon's mind can - and she tells of a clueless boy who flunks his way into a fancy... Read more

Published on August 13, 2006 by Midwest Book Review

5.0 out of 5 stars Gideon rocks
I love Gideon and I love his roommates, Cullen and Nicholas. The book is a brilliant portrayal of boys' minds and how they work. Read more

Published on August 10, 2006 by Mom in PA

2.0 out of 5 stars Honestly a Waste of Time
Okay, I admit it. I was intrigued with the plot of the book. The whole idea about being inside a guy's mind, knowing what he is thinking 24/7, is tantalizing. Read more

Published on June 14, 2006 by Yalitza

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