Goodreads Description:
Formerly ordinary
fourteen-year-old Jamie Bartlett isn't so ordinary anymore. Ever since
she wrote a story about Isabella (aka IS), the stereotype-defying,
popular-girl-crushing super teen, Jamie's life hasn't been the same.
Suddenly she's doing interviews and book signings, flying to L.A. to
hang out with celebrities, and dating Marco Vega, the hottest guy in
school! But will all of this attention go to Jamie's head? Or will she
take a lesson from IS and remember that there's more to life than
popularity?
This book has been on my wishlist since I was 12 and here I am years later finally reading it thanks to the discovery of the bookdepository finally owning a copy!
What will your reaction be if your Privet Personal Journal accidentally got publish and became a best seller?
I admit I WILL have a panic attack as there goes all my secrets and thoughts to the world but it will be cool to see people value my opinion/story and enjoy it... just need to get over the panic attack of people finding out I have a crush on XYZ ;P lol joke!
Title: How My Private Personal Journal Became a Bestseller
Author: Julia DeVillers
Genre: YA, Contemporary, Romance, Chick Lit,
Format: Paper Back
Author: Julia DeVillers
Genre: YA, Contemporary, Romance, Chick Lit,
Format: Paper Back
Pages:
Source: Purchased from the Bookdepository
Source: Purchased from the Bookdepository
This book has been on my wishlist since I was 12 and here I am years later finally reading it thanks to the discovery of the bookdepository finally owning a copy!
In case you don't know this book was adapted to a DCOM 'Read it and Weep' which was one of my favorite DCOM's as a kid and when I found out that it was based on a book I had to owe it!
The book follows Jamie who writes about IS who is someone she fantasies to be in a journal entry as a way of coping with bullies and peer pressure and typical teenage problems.
Although her writing process was actually considered a struck on luck situation (um write the draft and a whole book in a week?? Instant best seller?? no.. just no...) as a book writing process is a lot longer and harder than shown. That's the only problem i had with the book and only not so realistic element of the book.
Also there were a lot of talk about stereotype which yes and no its part of a typical teenage life.
Other than that this book is perfect for teens especially those who deal with issues of bulling, insecurity, peer pressure and finding themselves in that 'awkward teen phrase'. Its a lot about self empowerment which is what IS represent.
The writing... To be honest i thought it was a lot younger... almost middle grade but its definitely along the lines of a typical YA. Its witty, sarcastic and really cute! There were some times where i was smiling like an idiot and laughing out loud!
Jamie was a very interesting character to read about. In fact Jamie and her friends have some aspect that i could relate to especially in my early teen years.
I find it interesting and creative the way she wrote her journal and her expression when her teacher read out her journal and she realize her mistake??? Priceless xD
Although her writing process was actually considered a struck on luck situation (um write the draft and a whole book in a week?? Instant best seller?? no.. just no...) as a book writing process is a lot longer and harder than shown. That's the only problem i had with the book and only not so realistic element of the book.
Also there were a lot of talk about stereotype which yes and no its part of a typical teenage life.
Other than that this book is perfect for teens especially those who deal with issues of bulling, insecurity, peer pressure and finding themselves in that 'awkward teen phrase'. Its a lot about self empowerment which is what IS represent.
The writing... To be honest i thought it was a lot younger... almost middle grade but its definitely along the lines of a typical YA. Its witty, sarcastic and really cute! There were some times where i was smiling like an idiot and laughing out loud!
Jamie was a very interesting character to read about. In fact Jamie and her friends have some aspect that i could relate to especially in my early teen years.
I find it interesting and creative the way she wrote her journal and her expression when her teacher read out her journal and she realize her mistake??? Priceless xD
Comparing this to the movie, there were a lot of major change and in fact I enjoyed the book more than the movie.
Check this out of you want a quick lighthearted read that is cute and really funny. Definitely inspiring for those who want to be an author and for those who want a boost of self confident/esteem. Highly recommended to those in their early teens.
Also if you like the book and the movie check out 'Outside Looking In' by Jordan Pruitt which is one of my all time favorite songs and was written for the movie's soundtrack.
Check this out of you want a quick lighthearted read that is cute and really funny. Definitely inspiring for those who want to be an author and for those who want a boost of self confident/esteem. Highly recommended to those in their early teens.
Also if you like the book and the movie check out 'Outside Looking In' by Jordan Pruitt which is one of my all time favorite songs and was written for the movie's soundtrack.
I admit I WILL have a panic attack as there goes all my secrets and thoughts to the world but it will be cool to see people value my opinion/story and enjoy it... just need to get over the panic attack of people finding out I have a crush on XYZ ;P lol joke!
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