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Poor Adrian. It just never ends, does it, mate? I didn't find this book as enjoyable as the previous ones and got a bit more annoyed with Adrian here and there than I had before. Still, the poor guy is loveable even if he's a twit. I'm planning on re-reading the whole series in a month or two. ( )

Not as fun as the earlier novels featuring Adrian Mole but still a good read. There were lots of references that I didn't get completely as they seemed to be more British culturally based but I can say the same for the previous books by [author: Sue Townsend]. These books always make me smile and this one fulfilled that need. The ending left me a tad sad and wistful. An interesting weaving in of Iraq wars thread as well. ( )

A quick read, laugh out loud at points, even poignant at times...... not a profound read obviously ... just ok I suppose ( )

A fitting wrap-up of the life of Adrian Mole, British Diarist. One could almost believe he may become happy at some time in the future. The problems plaguing Mr. Mole in this volume are slightly more age-appropriate and believable. The book is heavier than previous editions, owing to the fact that Adrian's son, Glenn is in the British armed forces, stationed in Iraq. This is a true weight on Adrian, one that was not caused by his own bumbling ineffectualness, but that of someone much more culpable. To pit her anti-hero against those who began an ill-fated war is brilliance on the part of Ms. Townsend. ( )

Another funny glimpse at Adrian Mole's disastrous life. I enjoyed it - even though it took me a while to appreciate it. ( )

In my opinion this is the weakest book of the Adrian Mole series. I feel a strong connection to the series as this was my first contact with English literature many years ago, and whenever a new book is published I will buy it. But Adrian's development keeps disappointing me. There should have been a way to let him keep his somehow charming neuroses without making him such a complete loser. I liked the 'celebrity chef in London' thing and I think it could have been expanded in an interesting and ironic way. But instead he is back in the province, has to live with his parents once more and is up to his neck in debt - it's just depressing. It seems he was far more mature at the age of 14 than in his mid-thirties. Still, the book is well written, there are some funny parts - I especially liked everything about the overpriced but somehow shabby loft - and if you have read the rest of the series you should read this one as well. ( )

This is another present from Aunty Jude. I bought extra 3 copies from her and it was sold out within five days.

I wonder, when I’m considered middle age, will I constantly talk about war? It’s quite boring to read about Mole’s consideration on the public affair issues. Besides, he can’t change anything, can he? Perhaps, his son is in the military and it is his duty to worry about what’s happening on the battle field. I believe it would be more appropriate if the issues she presents were supported by factual situation.

Adrian almost marry Marigold but later he was engaged in a love affair with her sister, Daisy. He lives in a five-star lifestyle but doesn’t earn the sufficient wage. Thus, his practice put him into a deep shit of debts. At the end of the day, he has no choice but to sell off his apartment and move into his parents Pigsty in the Piggeries.

Honestly, it was unexpectedly tedious to find myself struggling to the last page. Too much of Adrian Mole is like too much of cheese in your gratin. I believe that I can’t read two Adrian Moles in a row. I need something more intellectual. Meanwhile, Adrian Mole is only good for light reading, or else it will bore you like those Spanish soap opera on TV.

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All throughout the book, I was nagged by the thought that the writer was female, and that maybe she tried a little too hard to be masculine. I didn't like the cheap shots at sexism, like when she mentioned how Adrian wondered why women have so many shoes. Cliche, etc. But it was generally funny. ( )

Adrian gets even more annoying in this book. I can't believe someone as intelligent as he is made out to be would be so stupid as to get himself so heavily in debt. Disappointing. ( )

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Adrian Mole is as much a twit (and as funny) as ever.

But Sue Townsend either feels sorry for him or wants to put the series to bed. Unlike all the previous books, this one has almost a happy ending. After so much self-delusion, stupidity, and cocking up his life, our Mr Mole finally acquires, if not wisdom, at least a very small measure of maturity. ( )

Adrian Mole is 34 years old but his books are still hilarious.
I read the first four books when I was younger, and although I found them funny, I now realize that I must have missed a lot of the cultural and political references that make these books much more interesting.
I'll definitely have to re-read all of them to be able to catch up on all that I missed.
As for this book... here's hoping that Adrian will finally be able to settle down and enjoy his life.

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Adrian's 34 years old now, but still just as big a git as he was at 13 and 3/4. And still writing his diaries. And still absolutely hilarious. And I bet if I were British (especially from the Midlands), it'd be even funnier.

I don't know how to describe Adrian to you. You just have to experience him. I will post this section of October 18th's entry because it cracked me up:

He said, 'Flowers used to be the vice-chairman of the Literary and Philosophical Society here in town. We had a vehement disagreement about Tolkien. I said that the opening paragraphs of The Fellowship of the Ring were enough to make a strong man retch. I'm afraid we came to blows in the car park of the Central Lending Library.'

I said, 'I hope you came off best.'

He said almost dreamily, 'I rather think I did.'

. . .

When he had gone in the back I took a copy of The Fellowship of the Ring and read the opening paragraphs. I couldn't see what the fuss had been about. It certainly wasn't worth coming to blows over, though perhaps 'eleventy' was an invented word too far.

If you haven't read these books, start with The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 and read them in order. I think you'll get a kick out of them. ( )