Maddy is a sixteen-year-old who likes
a boy in her theater club.
Joe is cute and popular and, incredibly,
sending signals tha...
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Jan 19, 2012
Katie (Call Me Crazy)
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When I came across Rich and Mad on goodreads the first thing I noticed was the steamy cover. I loved how the couple was inside a phone booth, it made me think of England, somewhere I always wanted to go. After reading the attention-grabbing summary I marked the release date on my calendar. Unfortunately Rich and Mad didn't live up to my high expectations.
I read the book in about a day because I was really interested in finding out what happened with the two main characters' love live More...
I read the book in about a day because I was really interested in finding out what happened with the two main characters' love live More...
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Jun 16, 2011
Leah
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I was confused about how i felt about this book until about two thirds through.
That's when i knew i bloody loved it.
Being 17 it's nice to have a character the same age because it is very uncommon ive found. I can compare lifestyles and perceptions of how you should act at this in between age of sweet sixteen and adult 18. I can also say i really relate to the characters, Nicholson has nailed pretty much every question i have about love and 'all that shizzle', i would say im p More...
That's when i knew i bloody loved it.
Being 17 it's nice to have a character the same age because it is very uncommon ive found. I can compare lifestyles and perceptions of how you should act at this in between age of sweet sixteen and adult 18. I can also say i really relate to the characters, Nicholson has nailed pretty much every question i have about love and 'all that shizzle', i would say im p More...
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Feb 10, 2011
Amy
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I have had this book on my radar for a while now even though many readers have found this book less than great. Maybe the cover kept appealing to me, maybe the summary had me hooked, but I just knew I wanted to read this book.
First of all, let me say that a lot of people have had a hard time reading this book due to certain sexual scenes that can come across offensive. That is fine and I agree that some of it didn't really need to be in the book to make the point. What I w More...
First of all, let me say that a lot of people have had a hard time reading this book due to certain sexual scenes that can come across offensive. That is fine and I agree that some of it didn't really need to be in the book to make the point. What I w More...
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Aug 24, 2010
Maddy wants to fall in love more than anything -- even despite her parents' marriage falling apart and the fact that her friend is in an abusive relationship. Perhaps it is these things that make her think deeply about the kind of relationship she wants and what finally draws her to Rich, who has become her friend and confidante. Both are anxious to have their first sexual experience, too. And while Rich is worrying about, what, exactly, to do with a condom (when to put it on, etc) Maddy has res
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Aug 23, 2010
Literary Cravings
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Love is something that mostly everybody wants, whether they realize it or not. To be wanted by someone, knowing that somebody other then family members, cares for you and wants to be around you. In this story we meet teenagers on a search for finding love. Maddie Fisher and Rich Ross have come to a point in their young lives where they want a steady relationship, wanting the real thing but searching in the wrong places. Maddie is your average semi popular girl who is used to being looked over
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Jul 28, 2010
Rachael
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Maddie wants to fall in love, so deeply and madly in love that she can’t think. She’s even found the perfect candidate in Joe, who is incredibly cute and popular. Too bad he has a girlfriend, but if he’s dating Gemma, then why is he sending signals that he likes Maddie back? Rich had had a crush on Maddie’s friend Grace for the longest time. He knows there’s no chance Grace would like him back, but that doesn’t stop him from trying to win her over anyway. In the midst of all the lies and confusi
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May 28, 2010
Joanne
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This is a compelling and beautifully written novel about first love, first sex, and everything in between. Maddy Fisher has decided to fall in love. And not just any sort of love: can't-eat can't-sleep crazy in love. Rich Ross is after the same thing. He's set his sights high, and he's going to make it happen. The problem is, in life's messy whirlwind of friends and lies and sex and porn, the real thing can be hard to fine. But there's always a first time for everything... From Amazon UK
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Oct 09, 2010
Coco
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I wasn't sure how I would feel about this contemporary/realistic book. I picked it up because I needed a break from the paranormal. I had read that this book was considered controversial by some due to sexual content. However, this turned out to be a pleasant surprise.
This is a story about firsts. The book follows seventeen year olds Mad and Rich as they attempt to navigate a whole list of firsts: first love, first betrayals, first sex, etc. You name it, it's in this book.
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This is a story about firsts. The book follows seventeen year olds Mad and Rich as they attempt to navigate a whole list of firsts: first love, first betrayals, first sex, etc. You name it, it's in this book.
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Jan 09, 2011
Jennifer
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I’ll admit it. I picked this book up at a book blogger party because I was told there was a hot sex scene in it and I was game for that. Well, I’ll go ahead and tell you, I was not at all disappointed in that arena! Quite blushing, really.
I was also very excited in this being my first British YA book. If you’re a Britophile like myself you’ll love all the quirky words and phrases and ponder over what a yum yum is (even a British friend of mine didn’t know!). The style is a bi More...
I’ll admit it. I picked this book up at a book blogger party because I was told there was a hot sex scene in it and I was game for that. Well, I’ll go ahead and tell you, I was not at all disappointed in that arena! Quite blushing, really.
I was also very excited in this being my first British YA book. If you’re a Britophile like myself you’ll love all the quirky words and phrases and ponder over what a yum yum is (even a British friend of mine didn’t know!). The style is a bi More...
Jul 04, 2011
Lisa (Badass Bookie)
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The Short Story? – A novel about first love, first sex and everything in between. Rich and Mad is a coming-to-age that deals with issues that teens face everyday. Lies, betrayal and the importance of love. A novel about first times for everything and taking risks, learning to trust and getting back up when knocked down.
The Long Story? – The first thing that caught my notice about this book was the US cover, the couple in the steamy telephone box. Then I noticed the title, Rich and M More...
The Long Story? – The first thing that caught my notice about this book was the US cover, the couple in the steamy telephone box. Then I noticed the title, Rich and M More...
Mar 14, 2011
Liv
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Oh man, I HATE to give this book a bad review because it was really up and down for me.
The reasons I liked it:
1) it's very British- the humor, the language, the characters, the setting
2) I enjoyed the characters - they were funny & interesting (the lead male wasn't your typical romantic hero)
3) The frank talk about love and sex as a teenager
4) There were a few twists that I didn't expect. I'm pretty good at seeing things coming & I didn't know what was going on wi More...
The reasons I liked it:
1) it's very British- the humor, the language, the characters, the setting
2) I enjoyed the characters - they were funny & interesting (the lead male wasn't your typical romantic hero)
3) The frank talk about love and sex as a teenager
4) There were a few twists that I didn't expect. I'm pretty good at seeing things coming & I didn't know what was going on wi More...
Jan 27, 2011
Bethany
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Jun 12, 2011
Kalliste
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To be honest, when I picked up this book I didn't realise the author was male. So here is my big generalisation... I don't think male authors write teenager girls very well. To the point that when I realised a man wrote this book I nearly didn't read it.
The fact that it had 2 main characters kept me wanting to read more. I love books that are written in this style. I would have liked if it were first person more but still, this book was still a wonderful read.
This is the More...
The fact that it had 2 main characters kept me wanting to read more. I love books that are written in this style. I would have liked if it were first person more but still, this book was still a wonderful read.
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Sep 03, 2010
Val
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Oct 22, 2010
Rhys
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17 and never been in love? Then you’re not alone. Maddy Fisher is just the same. But that is all about to change; she has set a course for a great love. But some unexpected happenings arise, and she is swept away with a boy she hardly dreamed of falling in love with. But it is to late now; love has already caught her and is reeling her in, and before her lay many uncharted waters…
I’ve been a convert of William Nicholson’s works for a while now- they always provoked emotions in me and m More...
I’ve been a convert of William Nicholson’s works for a while now- they always provoked emotions in me and m More...
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Jul 24, 2010
The Readings of a Busy Mom
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As it says on William Nicholson's website, 'this is a book written for girls and guys to show them what girls and guys think about love and sex.' Having read my fair share of YA novels that touch on the subject none of them came close to Rich and Mad, Its honest, genuine and out right ruthless not caring whats written William just gets down and dirty!
I was taken on a journey that not only I related to but that was undeniable truth...n More...
As it says on William Nicholson's website, 'this is a book written for girls and guys to show them what girls and guys think about love and sex.' Having read my fair share of YA novels that touch on the subject none of them came close to Rich and Mad, Its honest, genuine and out right ruthless not caring whats written William just gets down and dirty!
I was taken on a journey that not only I related to but that was undeniable truth...n More...
Dec 29, 2010
Danna
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May 02, 2011
Melissa
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Sep 20, 2011
Natasha
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While I won't pretend that the characters of Mad and Rich are the kind that you'll remember for the rest of your life, this novel truly is beautifully - even poetically - written. The topics explored - teen sex and love - have a tendency to be touchy subjects and when written about appear cheesy or down right raunchy. However, Nicholson's manages to turn these topics into something lovely, and well, beautiful. Though Nicholson's writing style is something to aspire to, what is also remarkable is
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Mar 23, 2011
Bianca
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It was really hard for me to decide if I wanted to give this book three stars or four stars. I guess I'm in between liking it and really liking it.
When I first started reading Rich and Mad I wasn't quite sure if I was going to end up liking it or not. Some parts were kind of slow and other things just really made me want to roll my eyes. The way Maddy acted and the things that happen in the beginning just made me embarrassed for the characters involved. It's like when you see someone m More...
When I first started reading Rich and Mad I wasn't quite sure if I was going to end up liking it or not. Some parts were kind of slow and other things just really made me want to roll my eyes. The way Maddy acted and the things that happen in the beginning just made me embarrassed for the characters involved. It's like when you see someone m More...
Jun 12, 2010
YA Reader
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'Rich and Mad' is the story of two teenagers, both seventeen and both searching for love. Yes the book is explicit in parts but do not let this put you off; it is tackled sensibly and with great care and thought, ensuring the book is accessible even to younger teenage readers.
Nicholson deals with a whole range of issues that most young adult authors tend to steer clear of. These include porn, violence, bereavement and of course sex. It is hard to write a YA book about sex that is not More...
Nicholson deals with a whole range of issues that most young adult authors tend to steer clear of. These include porn, violence, bereavement and of course sex. It is hard to write a YA book about sex that is not More...
Jan 09, 2012
Arushi
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Note to self- Don’t pick up books just because the cover is hot. Spare yourself the headache.
'Rich and Mad' has issues. Big issues that need to be talked about, taken out of the book and thrown away somewhere. This book only has -
a) Dialogue(not the good kind which makes you forget that detailed writing ever existed)
b) The characters (crazy seventeen year olds who are driven by lust and all they seem to talk about is sex)
c) More dialogue
d) More sex
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'Rich and Mad' has issues. Big issues that need to be talked about, taken out of the book and thrown away somewhere. This book only has -
a) Dialogue(not the good kind which makes you forget that detailed writing ever existed)
b) The characters (crazy seventeen year olds who are driven by lust and all they seem to talk about is sex)
c) More dialogue
d) More sex
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May 01, 2011
Rich and Mad is not for everyone. There's talk about sex in this book, and there is sex in this book. I'm going to get that out of the way first, because it seems like a lot of people have a hard time reading it because of the sex and are complaining about it, and therefore giving it a very low rating. I personally didn't mind that part of the novel at all because without it, Rich and Mad wouldn't have been as wonderful as it was.
I found both main characters, Maddy and Rich, were eas More...
I found both main characters, Maddy and Rich, were eas More...
Nov 27, 2010
Cheralaine
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I really like this story. It is a love story told from the point of view of both the boy and the girl. Both start off infatuated with other people, but start to see what they are really looking for through their friendship. It deals very frankly with a first sexual experience and the "practice" that leads up to it. The language is mature but I believe it is handled with sensitivity. My main complaint is a side story that was much more convoluted than was necessary. Overall, a very goo
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Nov 22, 2011
Clover (Fluttering Butterflies)
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I've been curious about reading something by William Nicholson for awhile, but I hadn't quite gotten around to anything of his before Rich and Mad. And if I'm honest, I had a few problems with this book, so I'm not entirely sure I'm convinced as yet to pick anything else up.
It is a shame, because I was quite looking forward to Rich and Mad. It's the story of two teenagers who have never been properly in love and t More...
I've been curious about reading something by William Nicholson for awhile, but I hadn't quite gotten around to anything of his before Rich and Mad. And if I'm honest, I had a few problems with this book, so I'm not entirely sure I'm convinced as yet to pick anything else up.
It is a shame, because I was quite looking forward to Rich and Mad. It's the story of two teenagers who have never been properly in love and t More...
Jun 08, 2011
Liz
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Aug 23, 2010
Katelyn
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I was expecting a love story filled with the romance of all that's involved. All the firsts but with a romantic twist but I was wrong. I felt like this was possibly a more realistic showing of relationships and navigating your way through them but the romance factor for me was small. And in retrospect I guess if it was such a neat and romantic process the whole way through your first experiences we'd all be married off before we graduated high school right? As much as I was hoping and expect
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Oct 19, 2010
Yan
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Sep 17, 2010
Princess Bookie
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My Thoughts: I had really high hopes for this one. And, yes I did enjoy it. But it didn't get 5 cupcakes from me as I hoped it would. It has an interesting feel to it. We meet Rich and Maddy and of course they aren't interested in each other but people who they believe are unattainable. They've noticed each other throughout the years but just as friends would. Rich likes the popular girl who is kind of friends with Maddy and Maddy likes the guy who doesn't even really know she exists. Plus he a
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Jul 30, 2010
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