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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. ( )