Review of "The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks" by E. Lockhart

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-BanksThe Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart


My rating: 4 of 5 stars


In the course of one measly summer, Frankie goes from invisible to…well, noticeable. She gets to figure out what she thinks of herself and how to navigate what others thinks of her at her [snooty] private school.





I was impressed with the premise of the book: school pranks + the social order + gender equality + growing up. I loved the style E. Lockhart uses, embracing the reader in the confidential tone she uses, revealing secrets that she trusts us with. The first few pages, I was curious how Lockhart was going to pull this thing off, but then we were off and running and I couldn't put the book down. It was clever, bright, funny, endearing and super smart, just like Frankie. I was impressed that Lockhart could portray Frankie as a strong character while also pointing out Frankie's need to be a part of a "club" as not a weakness or pitiful neediness.





Just a great book for escape, but you'll also feel smarter for having read it. Highly recommend.





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Published on December 20, 2011 20:07
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