Thursday, January 11, 2007

Title: The Black Book [Diary of a Teenage Stud] Vol. II Stop, Don't Stop
Author: Jonah Black
Pages: 229
Audience: Teenages (in general, because well..guys & girls will probably enjoy it)
Genre: uhh? I really don't know..

Plot Summary: Second book in the The Black Book [Diary of a Teenage Stud] series. You follow the life and read the thoughts of Jonah Black. We left off last with Jonah screwing up a dive (like you know, into a pool?) and almost killing himself. This book starts off with him in the hospital, realizing that he almost died. And that many girls have came to visit him. Including Northgirl999. He's also getting over Sophie and starting to majorly crush on one of his best friends- Posie. But Posie's with his other best friend Thorne..(love trianglee!) Of course, drama occurs, and Jonah discovers some things about his best friend, things happen between him and Posie and well, you'll just have to read it won't you? Jonah's mini stories are still told throughout the book and his thoughts are made pretty clear too.

Opinion: Okay, so I liked this book. It was just plain amusing to read what the main character, Jonah, is going through. I mean, he's crushing on his best friend..who happens to be his other best friend's girlfriend. He's suppose to be in the 12th grade, but he's being forced to redo the 11th grade (to make it worse, his younger sister who's suppose to be in the 11th grade is in the 12th grade). He's trying to get over Sophie, the girl Jonah is in love with..who's back in Conneticut (I think that's where it is..can't really remember at the moment). On top of that, he has to deal with new secrets and everyday life. The way everything is worded in this book is awesome..it really gives a teenager's perspective. His own feelings (whether he admits it or not in the book) is clearly shown. It's just like reading a guy's diary (except with very detailed scene descriptions..I mean, who would actually write quote by quote what happened that day in real life?) A fun read..and quick to go through. Just a warning, the issue of sex is brought up in this book, so yea, beware? lol.

Main Themes: kinda hard to explain really..I guess Love, Deciption, Teenage Confusion (is that even a theme?)

Rated: 8/10

Total Hours: 6

1 comment:

teens@mpl said...

Catherine,

I liked that the book you chose was from a guy's point of view. There are so many books out there based on the girl's point of view.
very interesting.
i also liked your point about how you did not like the story told with his daily conversations.

Catherine