Sweet Valley #3: Playing with Fire (Sweet Valley High)
by Francine Pascal
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Author: Francine PascalEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-08-26
ISBN: 0440422647
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
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Book Review: Read the original, if you must
Summary: 2 Stars
If you are/were a fan of the original Sweet Valley High series, go to used bookstores or Salvation Army. Whatever you do, do NOT buy this 2008 reissue of the series.
The plot is boring, the characters are unlikable for the most part, and the attempt at writing teen slang is silly and off-putting. We are meant to root for Jessica, a bratty, flirty 16-year-old, as she finally lands wealthy Bruce Patman as a boyfriend. Since they are both equally superficial and egotistical, it ought to be a match made in heaven. But Bruce is picky about his girlfriends: they can't beat him at tennis, they have to cater to all his whims, and they can't be on the cheerleading squad. (A high school senior who doesn't want to date a cheerleader? Shockingly, yes.) Jessica tries to appease him, but her twin Elizabeth is worried that she's sacrificing too much of herself. Well, since we see Jessica being mean to others and generally being snobby, before AND during dating Bruce, I don't see how exactly Jessica ever really changed.
One thing I really disliked was Jessica's attitude towards new girl Robin, whom she pretends to be friendly with only when it serves her interest. Robin, you see, is larger than a size 4 (how much larger? I guess it's up to the reader), and Jessica's thoughts on Robin's body shape are nasty and almost hateful. Again, there is nothing to like about Jessica's character, so it's hard to wish her a happy ending.
Summary of Sweet Valley #3: Playing with Fire (Sweet Valley High)
JESSICA WAKEFIELD DEMANDS attention in any crowd, from every boy. After obsessing over him for weeks, she finally lands the perfect guy: Bruce Patman. And she falls hard and fast. There?s nothing she won?t do for him. . . .But Elizabeth soon notices a change in her twin. Jessica?s usual charm,determination, and attitude are gone. She?s a ghost of her old self. And Liz wonders just how far her sister will go for love.Love & Romance Books
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