Christina Reviews *The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4* by Sue Townsend

          "Thursday July 30th
           I have seen the Royal Wedding repeats seven times on television.

           Friday July 31st
           Sick to death of Royal Wedding."

              The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 by Sue Townsend
       
         Adrian Mole is a 13 year old who gets a diary for Christmas.  He spends the next year or so filling it up with the pages of this book.  As the year goes by, Adrian undergoes some changes.  For example, one thing that happens is that he falls in love with a girl named Pandora who is heavily involved in politics.  The book takes place in the early eighties.

        Adrian is an embittered cynic who tends to get overly passionate about the funniest things.  I loved this book.  It was easy to read and filled with great lines such as: "Eight days have gone by since Christmas Day but my mother still hasn't worn the green lurex apron I bought her for Christmas!  She will get bathcubes next year (1),"  and  "I am reading Crime and Punishment.  It is the most true book I have ever read (108)."