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The Lost Diaries of Adrian Mole, 1999-2001 (Adrian Mole #7)
by
Sue Townsend
Adrian Mole has entered early middle age and is now "the same age as Jesus was when he died" (33). Father to the grammatically challenged Glenn, and William—who takes a "Big Boy Arouser" condom to nursery school as his innocent contribution to a hot-air balloon project—Adrian is a single parent who has an on/off relationship with his housing officer, Pamela Pigg. But will...more
Hardcover, 283 pages
Published
November 6th 2008
by Michael Joseph
(first published October 1st 1998)
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I grew up reading the Adrian Mole diaries and remember them being very funny. It has been some years since I looked at them and so when I found this in the library I was eager to read it. What I have learnt is that what was funny in my late teens is no where near as funny in my 30's! I am not sure if this is because the style is slightly different in that it mentions world events quite frequently compared to the original books (This book was originally serialised in a British newspaper)or my sen...more
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Full disclosure, I have not read the entire series(yet, AND it is unlikely if I will continue to do so, but there remains a slim chance that I might, maybe give it a year, or if I fall desperately short of my 2012 Books to Read Target). I think I skipped a few books between the first one and this one. Anyway, on with the review...
Too much of the same thing. The first book was really good because it felt fresh and original. But this time around, it feels like Adrian has not learned at all. It doe...more
Too much of the same thing. The first book was really good because it felt fresh and original. But this time around, it feels like Adrian has not learned at all. It doe...more
I did it again. I walked smack into the middle of a series. And I have only myself to blame. Had I been more careful in examining this book, I would have noticed it's part of a series—I would also have noted its epistolary format, another feature that ordinarily gives me pause. However, I did not notice these things, and even once I did, I read this book anyway. Now I have to write this review—me, a neophyte to the Adrian Mole saga, a doubter of epistolary works! This can only end in tears.
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Brief Description: Think of this book as a male version of Bridget Jones’s Diary … only more British and less funny. This is the eighth book in a series, and, in this particular outing, Mr. Mole is a middle-aged single parent dealing with dating, children, and housing issues.
My Thoughts: I read the first few books of this series (The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 and The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole) years ago and remember them as being funny. Either the series hasn’t aged well or I ha...more
My Thoughts: I read the first few books of this series (The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 and The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole) years ago and remember them as being funny. Either the series hasn’t aged well or I ha...more
I really enjoyed this and am now keen to read the rest of the series. I'm pretty sure I read an early Adrian Mole book as a teenager and didn't really get it, but maybe back then I was just baffled by the political references. This book made me giggle out loud on quite a few occasions and it's a really easy, laid back read. I liked the fact that I could just pick it up, read a couple of diary entries then put it down again. It perfect if you are too busy to sit down and read for very long. After...more
Sue Townsendin "The Lost Diaries of Adrian Mole, 1999-2001" (Penguin, 2009) sisältää päiväkirjamerkinnät "Cappuccino-vuosien" ja "Järisyttävien joukkotuhoaseiden" väliin jäävältä ajanjaksolta. Ne julkaistiin alun perin viikottain ilmestyvinä katkelmina Guardian-lehdessä.
Luultavasti tämän poikkeuksellisen julkaisuformaatin vuoksi "Lost Diaries" sisältää muutamia epäloogisuuksia, eikä sitä välttämättä voi pitää suoraan ns. viralliseen Mole-kaanoniin kuuluvana teoksena.
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Luultavasti tämän poikkeuksellisen julkaisuformaatin vuoksi "Lost Diaries" sisältää muutamia epäloogisuuksia, eikä sitä välttämättä voi pitää suoraan ns. viralliseen Mole-kaanoniin kuuluvana teoksena.
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The Adrian Mole saga is one of the great comic series. I didn’t know about this latest book in the series or I probably would have bought it at the regular price. Instead I had the delight of finding it on a remainder table at Chapters for $6.99.
It’s a pretty slim volume at $24 (the regular price) and just right at $6.99. Originally published serially in bolshie rag The Guardian, the book has a more improvised character than earlier diaries. It is, as a result, less funny and more involved with...more
It’s a pretty slim volume at $24 (the regular price) and just right at $6.99. Originally published serially in bolshie rag The Guardian, the book has a more improvised character than earlier diaries. It is, as a result, less funny and more involved with...more
I've been a Mole-ite since I discovered Adrian's first diary in the early 80's. Unfortunately, the antics that were funny in his teen years are losing some steam now that Adrian is approaching 40 with two young boys to raise. His parents divorce and remarry at least once a decade and, again, Adrian has gotten mixed up with an elderly neighbor that requires his care. Of course, for all its flaws, I still enjoy the tone of Adrian's voice and I would say I chucked (not laughed) throughout. A must r...more
Dec 26, 2011
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This is the first book in the series where I felt Sue Townsend really couldn't be bothered to write any more about Adrian Mole. It seems to be written differently - not as much about his life and the life of those around him, but focussing more on his commentary of all the world events that were happening around this time. I know she's always done that but it seemed like that's all that was happening in this one. I know it was written after the Weapons of Mass Destruction, and maybe that's why i...more
Stole this book from Rob's shelves (with his permission)- he in turn had discovered it on his desk one day. Its true owner remains a mystery! It's the literary equivalent of a collection of previously published journal articles, but funnier. Didn't mind its cobbled together nature as I am a bit A Mole fan, having binge read the whole of the rest of the series a couple of years ago. The book served me well on a long train journey whilst visiting this week.
I loved the first Adrian Mole book when I was a kid and was surprised to find this at Heathrow while I was waiting for my connecting flight. Adrian is all grown up as a single father with two kids!!! Apparently, there's been a dozen editions since the first. Who would have known. Adrian's still got that wonderful point of view. I used to to think he was a bit Holden Caulfield, but now, perhaps as an neurotic hypochondriac adult, he sounds a bit David Sedaris.
The Lost Diaries are a good addition to the Adrian Mole series. I have to say that there were parts where I laughed out loud but there were parts that I thought were a little stale. It was difficult for anything of substance to happen to Adrian as this book is ultimately a filler and as we know Adrian has now married again. However as with all the Adrian Mole series I really enjoyed this, on one page you think that Adrian needs some luck in the next you are berating him yourself. A great read fo...more
Loathe as I am to say anything negative about Adrian Mole (being, as I am, a lifelong reader and admirer of Sue Townsend’s work) I found the “Lost Diaries” a bit of a stretch in terms of plot and tone. It wasn’t as funny as I’m used to and seemed more like a franchise grab than like anything really innovative or exciting was happening with Adrian’s character. Disappointing.
Absolutely pointless. Plot lines change back and forward and repeat themselves, first he's on holiday, the he's not, then he's on holidays again.
Ignores details of previous books and later books would ignore the events of this one so the best thing to do is avoid being frustrated and skip this one.
Ignores details of previous books and later books would ignore the events of this one so the best thing to do is avoid being frustrated and skip this one.
Fun and clever. Adrain's carelessness and longing are a great mix. What makes him addictive is that occasionally, you completely agree with his interpretation of events(especially when it comes to his observations of his mother)but most of the time he barges through life leaving a trail of anger and disapproval which he finds bemusing. Thank you, Sue, for a gret character!
Adrian Mole's exploits take a decidedly messy (or even messier) turn as he wades into his thrities, but the humor remains. There's no doubt that I'll finish the series (and read any more forthcoming). On to A.M. and the Weapons of Mass Destruction...Long live Adrian Mole!
I love the Adrian Mole books, and have enjoyed all I have read. That being said, this one wasn't quite up to the other books in the series. It did make me smile in some parts, but it seemed a lot darker and not quite as wacky I guess. Favorite characters in this book has gotta be Glenn Bott-Mole.
Though this is only the third book I've read in the series, I can see that Sue Townsend is running out of ideas for Adrian. Still, I am looking forward to reading about Adrian's earlier adventures (So many to catch up on!)
Although this recent addition to the Adrian Mole oeuvre is not quite as epic as The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole or The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole (the first two in the series, written when Adrian was a pimply teenager), it is still pretty damn entertaining. Reading this one, I was struck by what a pill Adrian--the misunderstood intellectual is now an unemployed single father, a struggling novelist, an aggrieved political constituent, a cranky son, and a reluctant dater--still is. He is unpleas...more
Not as good as the earlier ones, or maybe that's because both Adrian and I were younger and less cynical. He's still a pompous twit, though and there are a few laughs to be had.
Although nothing could ever be as funny as Adrian's early, teenaged offerings, this was full of humour, sly digs and oddly touching moments.
I love Sue Townsend. Adrian Mole is getting a bit stale in his 30s, but so am I. If you're a lover of Adrian, you'll enjoy this easy read. I think I can blame my recent rash of neurosis on reading this book.
Relaxed and witty read about Adrian's exploits at the turn of the millennium. Sue Townsend's writing is as sharply satirical as ever.
gotta say my least fav book, a tad confusing for me, but nonetheless very funny and relaxing book to read
Jul 31, 2011
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Easy to read, but seemed a bit far fetched at times. Still, I look forwarding to reading her new book soon.
Decent, but definetly the weakest of the books. Filler if anything. Still humourous in places though.
Not the best Adrian Mole I thought - not too many out-laughs but it was OK.
Was really good to read Adrian Mole again. Funny story which was a quick light read :)
I laughed out loud reading this on the train, nothing more needs to be said!
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Susan Lillian "Sue" Townsend is a British novelist, best known as the author of the Adrian Mole series of books. Her writing tends to combine comedy with social commentary, though she has written purely dramatic works as well. She has suffered from diabetes for many years, a...more
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