Comments on Best Teen Books About Real Problems - page 3

Can someone please remove Beastly and Uglies? I know that they have messages behind them but the things that happen in those books don't happen in real life.

for the people complaining that these books aren't exactly "real problems" they actually are. By saying real problems this genre purposly excludes all the shitty teen vampire and other fantasy shit that is basically overcoming our entire teen selection anymore.

The Bell Jar isn't a teen book; it's a classic work.

How are the Hunger Games books about "real problems"? Wrong category.

How is THE HUNGER GAMES TRILOGY has anything to do with post-modernic teens' issues? Maybe generally, but I'm not sure this list meant this.

I'm removing Catching Fire, Mockingjay, and Specials. Also, probably a few others, not sure which ones yet.

Mike wrote: "I'm removing Catching Fire, Mockingjay, and Specials. Also, probably a few others, not sure which ones yet."

THANK YOU! Maybe Harry Potter, too? Not many people are being sent to Hogwarts these days.

Some of these books may be fantasy, but they deal with real life problems.

Gossip Girl being on the list is priceless. The biggest problem the chracaters in the books have is being selfish assholes.

-Why- is the 50 Shades of Grey trilogy on this list and WHY have people voted for them?! Every time I see them; physically in a store, on a library shelf, or just on a list, I want to yak and they obviously have no place on this list...unless you're encouraging young readers to form abusive relationships with sociopaths.

This list definitely needs some judicious editing, if the criteria are real problems of real teens. If you're going to include fantasy/dystopian/paranormal, then the problems may be real but the situations are not, and then the list gets more and more diffuse. Choose a specific theme and stick with it!

Anna wrote: "Speak has been made into a movie and it's rated PG-13. I read this whole book within a couple days. It was great except for the creep and the brief rape part."

well you know rape is something lots of teens deal with...

Airhead and Divergent...definitely not everyday problems.

Laura wrote: "Anna wrote: "Speak has been made into a movie and it's rated PG-13. I read this whole book within a couple days. It was great except for the creep and the brief rape part."

well you know rape is s..."

Well rape is a real life problem that SOME teenagers deal with. Obviously it isn't a common everyday problem for all teenagers but by real problems I think people mean things that can happen in real life and not a fantasy dystopia where everything must be beautiful and perfect or a witch recreating the Beauty and the Beast fairytale on two high schoolers.

so fifty shitty shades is a book for teens now...

Sarah wrote: ""Return of the Skeleton Man"? Seriously? Am I the only teenager who doesn't have problems with strange old skeleton creatures chasing me and kidnapping my parents?"

do dreams of strange old skeleton creatures count? I have a lot of those... maybe this is a list for schizophrenics though... that would explain a lot of the sci-fi and fiction on here.

Therealbadkitty wrote: "Laura wrote: "Anna wrote: "Speak has been made into a movie and it's rated PG-13. I read this whole book within a couple days. It was great except for the creep and the brief rape part."

well you ..."

yeah it really nags that there are some books on here that would never be able to happen in real-life and then the more realistic books by less popular but much better authors are completely snubbed. some people were even voting on the shitty shades. I don't see how that has anything to do with teens. its an adult book.

it seems to me that the whole listopia thing is more of a way for the bestsellers to be shoved in your face than it is an actual way to find out about books.

Allison wrote: "Why is Fifty Shades of Grey on this list."

because it is twilight fan fiction. you are witnessing first-hand the power of fan-girl-dom.

also, as we all should know every teenage girl has a billionaire boyfriend who flies helicopters and spanks them in their fancy leather covered playroom.

I mean seriously what thirteen year old hasn't had an experience with a spanking bench???

Laura wrote: "Therealbadkitty wrote: "Laura wrote: "Anna wrote: "Speak has been made into a movie and it's rated PG-13. I read this whole book within a couple days. It was great except for the creep and the brie..."

Well some people find it necessary to vote for their favorite book on every list they see. And yes it is quite annoying when people vote for books that have nothing to do with the subject matter. Especially when it's shelved incorrectly too that really bothers me.

Therealbadkitty wrote: "Well some people find it necessary to vote for their favorite book on every list they see. And yes it is quite annoying when people vote for books that have nothing to do with the subject matter. Especially when it's shelved incorrectly too that really bothers me. "

TRUTH! Just because you see your favourite book, doesn't mean you HAVE to vote for it. What if it were a list of world's worst books? Ironically, some people on here don't seem to know how to read.

Jess wrote: "Therealbadkitty wrote: "Well some people find it necessary to vote for their favorite book on every list they see. And yes it is quite annoying when people vote for books that have nothing to do wi..."

actually a lot of the popular books out there are on the worst books lists because they really are bad books. its just the hype that's made them popular.

Jess wrote: "Therealbadkitty wrote: "Well some people find it necessary to vote for their favorite book on every list they see. And yes it is quite annoying when people vote for books that have nothing to do wi..."

Laura wrote: "Jess wrote: "Therealbadkitty wrote: "Well some people find it necessary to vote for their favorite book on every list they see. And yes it is quite annoying when people vote for books that have not..."

Haha that would be pretty funny.

Laura wrote: "Jess wrote: "Therealbadkitty wrote: "Well some people find it necessary to vote for their favorite book on every list they see. And yes it is quite annoying when people vote for books that have not..."

I know and it sucks. The best books seem to be hidden amongst the overhyped trash.

Laura wrote: "Jess wrote: "Therealbadkitty wrote: "Well some people find it necessary to vote for their favorite book on every list they see. And yes it is quite annoying when people vote for books that have not..."

I know, I'm just pointing out that people don't even bother looking at what list they're voting on.

Jess wrote: "Laura wrote: "Jess wrote: "Therealbadkitty wrote: "Well some people find it necessary to vote for their favorite book on every list they see. And yes it is quite annoying when people vote for books..."

It bothers me too. I see Twilight,Harry Potter,Hunger Games on pretty much every list.

Is there any ability by the original list-maker to be able to edit the list, removing the stuff that obviously doesn't belong? Or is it all mindless democracy?

Melliott wrote: "Is there any ability by the original list-maker to be able to edit the list, removing the stuff that obviously doesn't belong? Or is it all mindless democracy?"

a librarian can remove stuff that doesn't fit the description. if I were the person who made the list I would find somebody to do that. the problem is the description. if people defend the books that don't belong because "well there is this one part of the book in which a teen has to deal with something all teens deal with" that's when trouble might arise.

of course my response to that statement would be screw it if it isn't realistic fiction about teens (here meaning all events in the book could actually occur in a real-world situation) its off the list.

unfortunately I think we've all arrived at the schizophrenic's version of the list because of the ridiculous excuses of "things teens actually deal with".

Jessica wrote: "The perks of being a wallflower is my all time favorite book!"

MINE TOO

I love all of the books in the top five.

How come 'Beastly' in this list????

Athira wrote: "How come 'Beastly' in this list????"

What, you've never been transformed from an exceedingly attractive teenager to a hideous hairy monster and creepily lured a (blind if I remember correctly? Might be wrong about that) teenage girl into the apartment where you live alone..... I thought that was part of growing up?! Doesn't everybody go through that?

that awkward moment when you found out 50 shades in this list.

Can there not be one damn list on Goodreads that does not contain Harry Potter? C'mon, people! And WHO put one of the 50 Shades of Grey books on this list?! Sometimes democracy ain't what it's cracked up to be.

These books are for the most part good...but how are some of these 'real' problems? How do you define 'real?' If we're talking about emotions, about experiences we can relate to and feelings that we've felt, then practically any book could be on here. But if we're talking about 'real world' problems, then a bunch of these books shouldn't be here.

Don't get me wrong...this is a good list of great books, and I like seeing so many of my favorites in one place. I just feel like it's misleading, and I'm puzzled over what this means by 'real' problems.

I personally thought the implication was "realistic fiction," i.e., everyday teens with personal challenges. So yes, Harry Potter has personal challenges, but he's hardly an everyday teen, ditto Beastly, and as for 50 Shades of Grey--the only reason I can account for its being on here is that it's a real problem that it got published. And before all of you scream "prude" at me, it's not because of the kinky sex that I object, it's for two reasons: 1. the obvious, that there are no teens in this book to have problems, and 2. the writing stinks. Among the most boring books it has ever been my privilege to review for our library blog, and here is my review (which was kind): http://burbanklibrary.blogspot.com/20...

This list is called Best Teen Books About Real Problems.... I don't think The Hunger Games series and the Uglies series should be here.....

Argh, The Fault in Our Stars and Looking for Alaska! T___T
John Green is one of the finest story teller of today. And the best he's done so far--encouraged lotsa teenagers to read--prolly his best achievement.

What's the name of a book about a teen girl who's sister was kidnapped an killed by someone she was talking to online, and she only found out because she read her diary? Such an amazing, raw book. I really want to read it again but forgot the name and author. The girl also gets closer to her sisters boyfriend if that helps

yep. i agree with you about 13 reasons why. It got kinda creepy but i finished it and...it was even creepier than the beginning

Willow, Its Kind Of A funny Story, Speak, The Sky is Everywhere, If I Stay

these are books that stand out to me. I have ready so many books yet these books are some that stand above the rest. These books have made me cry, scream out, realize so many things about myself, and best of all I got lost in their stories.

These books are a great example of why i read.

HOW IS THE HUNGER GAMES ABOUT "REAL PROBLEMS"???

Everyone should read "Before I Die" before they die.

Should add Leverage. Not sure why the hunger games books should be on here.

Schindler's List and The Children of Men aren't really what I'd consider books targeted at teens.

Guistinna wrote: "DUDE, I STARTED TO READ THIRTEEN REASONS WHY AND I STARTED TO GET KINDA WEIRDED OUT, SO I STOPPED.

SPEAK WAS MADE INTO A MOVIE, IT WAS PRETTY GOOD."

Calm Down. Lol

I don't understand why some of these books are on this list. This list is about teen books with real problems. How does the Twilight Saga fall into that category? The same goes for series such as "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and most of Nicholas Sparks's books. The last I checked, those are far from teen books.

Agree with most books but what about "Love you, hate you, miss you"? Does any of you read that book?

Yes, because a book about being sent into an arena to fight to the death is a real teenage problem

xD

There's not many books that I haven't read from this list. I'm looking forward to read them! They seem interesting, and if they're along with the books I have read (that are here) then it is certainly a MUST to start reading. I can finish them all in about a week! I'm excited.

Bridge to Teribithia was a really, really good book!