The title I'm not like other girls at first alarmed me due to the infamous phase a lot of men go through due to unrealized misogyny, however, I was oh so wrong.
Like Other Girls tackles a number of very sensitive topics without falling into that dangerous trap of becoming an issue novel, without moralising or preaching, and without demonising its protagonist or giving her an unrealistic 'happily-ever-after type ending. It is also a funny book, filled with pop culture and musical references, and with a strong, snarky voice at its centre. It also has a fantastic cover - it's a label! for a book about labels!
It is a great feminist book with a delicacy tackling hard issues that sadly is shunned in our society. I hope anyone reads this no matter their stance to really get enlightened about this social issue. It is close to home since many of my peers are pregnant teenagers too.
Like Other Girls tackles a number of very sensitive topics without falling into that dangerous trap of becoming an issue novel, without moralising or preaching, and without demonising its protagonist or giving her an unrealistic 'happily-ever-after type ending. It is also a funny book, filled with pop culture and musical references, and with a strong, snarky voice at its centre. It also has a fantastic cover - it's a label! for a book about labels!
It is a great feminist book with a delicacy tackling hard issues that sadly is shunned in our society. I hope anyone reads this no matter their stance to really get enlightened about this social issue. It is close to home since many of my peers are pregnant teenagers too.