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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
As good a read today as it was in the 60's,
By Dorothy Andres (Michigan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Unchosen (Paperback)
I loved this book when I first read it many years ago, and I just had the pleasure of reading it again. Follow the foibles of Ellen, Kay, and Debbie as they come to terms with the concept of popularity. Written in the first person, Ellen secretly names the trio the "Unchosen," and describes their individual attempts to tackle self improvement. From Ellen's horrifying steak and water diet to her "romance" with her mysterious pen pal, Norris, you will find yourself laughing out loud and hoping that she'll ultimately succeed. Kay pulls no punches...rude at times, but always painfully truthful as to the situation of the "Unchosen," and poor Debbie, who will do virtually anything to find romance...this beautifully written book is funny, entertaining, and sometimes sad. It may have been written in the early 60's, but the situations are equally applicable in today's world. Read and enjoy!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great coming-of-age novel...,
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This review is from: Unchosen (Paperback)
Although they're as different as can be, 17-year-old best friends Ellen, Kay and Debbie have one thing in common -- they're socially hopeless. Painfully aware of their flaws, Ellen has privately dubbed their group "The Unchosen."The girls constantly complain about their lack of boyfriends, the snobbiness of other girls at school, their boring lives; but they stick stubbornly to one another's sides and don't really make any effort to reach out to anyone or anything else. Then Ellen - a longtime collector of penpals - begins corresponding with Norris, a poetic college student from California. She's quickly smitten, and is equally thrilled and horrified when he asks if he can visit her over Christmas. She goes on a crash diet, determined to lose her pudginess within the next month. Norris, however, never shows up. It takes hitting rock bottom, but finally Ellen realizes she's only making herself miserable, both physically and mentally. She visits a doctor and begins a sensible diet, while forcing herself to exercise -- as well as joining clubs at school and getting a part-time job. Both Kay and Debbie think she's crazy. But simultaneously, they have begun subtle changes of their own. Debbie begins dating, and Kay's interest in dog breeding leads her to the veterinarian's young assistant. Eventually, Ellen realizes, she doesn't need the validation of a faraway penpal to start leading a fulfilling life. All she needs is to show a little interest in the world around her, and things will begin falling into place...
5.0 out of 5 stars
Oh my God, this is still around!,
By TheBanshee "M.J." (United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Unchosen (Paperback)
I read this book like 40 years ago as a preteen and I've never forgotten it. I have a special fondness for it because when I read it I had yet to enter the sometimes-scary world of boy-girl relationships. I was sure that nobody would ever choose me. It's funny how clearly I remember the feelings that little novel evoked in me.BTW, someone *did* choose me and I am so far living happily ever after. But I still remember identifying with Ellen. (Though lol, I became a bit of a Debbie in college!) Great book about what it feels like when we feel "unchosen".
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