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Parallel Universe of
Liars Kathleen Jeffrie Johnson Roaring Book Press © 2002 |
This book was about a fifteen year old girl named Robin who is a self described “chunk”. She lives next door to Frankie who is “very charming and very hot.” Janice, Robin’s step mom, sleeps with Frankie as Robin watches through the window. Robin is shocked and angry, but not really surprised. This is just one of the many secrets that Robin has to keep. Robin also has feelings for this young man, but she knew nothing would every happen. The book tells of secret affairs that nobody seems to notice except for Robin.
I enjoyed this book because I think it’s believable, and I could relate to the characters. I like that the author does not sugar coat things. She simply tells them how they are. The author does not try to skirt around delicate subjects, and I find that type of honesty and realism in a book very refreshing. Robin is a very likeable character, and I believe a lot of young girls could relate to her. I believe that the people who would most enjoy this book are girls from ages 13 to 17. Again, I enjoyed this book, and I believe that some of you will enjoy it too.
~ Andie Taylor, grade 11, Trumbull Career and Technical Center