Adrian Mole's first love, Pandora, has left him; a neighbor, Mr. Lucas, appears to be seducing his mother (and what does that mean for his father?); the BBC refuses to publish his poetry; and his dog swallowed the tree off the Christmas cake. "Why" indeed.
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Teen angst has never been such serious business--or this much fun! In his secret diary, British teen Adrian Mole excruciatingly details every morsel of his turbulent adolescence. Mixed in with daily reports about the zit sprouting on his chin are heartrending passages about his parents' chaotic marriage. Adrian sees all, and he has something to say about everything. Delightfully self-centered, Adrian is the sort of teen who could rule a much better world--if only his crazy relatives and classmates would get out of his way. The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole is a riot, and--although written more than 15 years ago--there is something deliciously timeless about Adrian's angst.
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One of literature's most endearing figures. Mole is an excellent guide for all of us Observer Marvellous, touching and screamingly funny ... set to become as much a cult book as The Catcher in the Rye -- Jilly Cooper A satire of our times. Very funny indeed Sunday Times
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
**Warning Spoilers**
Adrian Mole is a gifted 13-year-old boy living in England in the early 80s.
In this book Adrian tells the story about his "horrible" home life, his crush Pandora, his parent's split, trouble at school, his new eighty-year-old friend Bert, his acne problem, the Royal Wedding, and numerous other events. Even the most normal events turn tragic when Adrian and his family are involved.
Adrian reminds me of a Woody Allen movie. It's brilliantly funny and I recommend it to anyone.
Adrian Mole is a gifted 13-year-old boy living in England in the early 80s.
In this book Adrian tells the story about his "horrible" home life, his crush Pandora, his parent's split, trouble at school, his new eighty-year-old friend Bert, his acne problem, the Royal Wedding, and numerous other events. Even the most normal events turn tragic when Adrian and his family are involved.
Adrian reminds me of a Woody Allen movie. It's brilliantly funny and I recommend it to anyone.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Paul Thomas
Format:Paperback
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.
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.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I discovered this book right around the time it came out,when I was in grade school. I read it over and over,checking it out of the library three times in a year. I thought Aidy's life was far more interesting than my humble origins and laughed at all his problems, I even did a book report on it for 6th grade English. Adrian thinks himself intellectual though he is far from it at this point (later books he gets closer to having the kind of booksmarts that would make him a true intellectual),writes bad poetry and pines for treacle-haired Pandora. Almost makes me want to visit the UK.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Read
Have read this many, many times - a true classic of modern times.
Can't help smiling every time I read it.
Can't help smiling every time I read it.
Published 4 days ago by A Ineson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolute love
One of my favorite books all around. Between Adrian, Pandora, Bert, the crazy family, the clowns. Love love love. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Diana Q
5.0 out of 5 stars
Blast from the past
This was my favorite book on earth when I was 11 years old. I read it until the binding fell part. A lot of things we read as kids are just awful when we reread them as adults... Read more
Published 16 days ago by sally-sue magoo
2.0 out of 5 stars
Derivative, but not totally bad
If you've read The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, you will be shaking your head as you plod through the first third of the book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by K. Helmetag
5.0 out of 5 stars
A fabulous light hearted and funny book from beginning to end
I would totally recommend this book. Presently doing it as a Grade 8 set-work book and its brought on a new meaning to the word set-work book.
Published 3 months ago by Amy
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great piece of nostalgia
Read this as a teenager and now revisiting it at twice the age. Still enjoyed it, and appreciated the subtext that I missed before.
Published 4 months ago by protowilson
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic
First read this book in my early teens, having already seen the television series. Loved it then and love it now, some twenty-odd years later. Such a rich cast of characters. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Rachel Mac
5.0 out of 5 stars
a great book
A great insight into the mind of a child. Based in a time of misery a fairly normal tale of childhood
Published 6 months ago by Ryan Bray
4.0 out of 5 stars
Always good
I first read this when I was a teenager and still love it 10 years later reading it again! Funny
Published 6 months ago by Elizabeth Alvey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious
I'm nearly thirty and cannot believe I had never read an Adrian mole book, I mean where have I been living? Read more
Published 6 months ago by Marc H
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- Pride and Prejudice (Bantam Classics) by Jane Austen on page 10, and page 12
- Jane Austen (Pitkin Guides) by Victor Lucas on page 10, and page 12
- Escape from Childhood by John Caldwell Holt on page 143
- Sons and Lovers (Penguin Reader Level 5) by Lawrence in Front Matter
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