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The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole: Complete & Unabridged (Adrian Mole Series , Vol 3) | 
 enlarge | Author: Sue Townsend
Creator: Nicholas Barnes
Publisher: Chivers Audio Books
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 1186630
Format: Audiobook
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Edition: Unabridged
Number Of Items: 6
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Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 6.1 x 1.3
ISBN: 0745143792
EAN: 9780745143798
ASIN: 0745143792
Publication Date: December 1994
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 A wonderful character December 30, 2007
Sue Townsend's inimitable character, Adrian Mole, again provided me with much amusement. This is his diary circa 1982, 1983. It's wonderful to see the early nineteen eighties through the angst ridden eyes of the neglected tortured soul that is the eponymous Adrian. Okay so, he is not in actuality "a tortured soul", but Sue Townsend's brilliant portrayal of Adrian Mole's overreactions, mixed in with his literary intellect, innocence, inexplicable recesses in knowledge, and accidental humour make for another fantastic read. I simply love how unique and original the Adrian Mole diaries are. I have given it a four rather than a five because I thought the first diary was slightly better. It is still a fantastic read and I would certainly recommend it.
In the Days Before Blogging... February 27, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
It's 1982 : Margaret Thatcher is Prime-Minister and Britain is at war with Argentina over a couple of sheep-infested islands in the South Atlantic. Meanwhile, the second instalment of the Mole Diaries is being written by a spotty, fifteen year old intellectual from Leicester.
Adrian proves to be a slightly different character in this book - I suppose he's actually grown up a little. He still has a pretentious streak, he continues to be a touch insensitive at times, he doesn't always see the blindingly obvious and he still (mistakenly) sees himself as an intellectual. However, sometimes, he gets the point all too well and delivers a well-penned (not to mention a well-deserved) kick in the arse. "The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole" covers a traumatic period for Adrian : his O-Levels and CSEs are looming while the significant fallout from his parents affairs have to be dealt with. He's still in love with Pandora, though the path of true love has a few tumbles in store for our spotty Lothario. (He's very keen to see a bit more loving, though he'd happily settle for a glimpse of nipple. Pandora, on the other hand, isn't in quite such a rush). The young couple still help Bert Baxter (a war veteran in his eighties) and Queenie (Bert's recently acquired second wife). Despite Bert's hobbies - drinking, smoking and communism - Bert appears to be one of the closest friends Adrian has. Adrian still has the problem of Barry Kent, the school bully : however, some very surprising progress is made over the course of the year.
Starting in April 1982 and finishing in May 1983, some of the big news stories at the time are touched on - the arrival of breakfast television in the UK, the kidnapping of Shergar and the Falklands War, Overall, it does prove to be a very funny book - though there are a couple of sad moments and a few serious points made. Depressingly, some of the points Adrian makes are just as relevant today as they were over twenty years ago. Listening to Radio Four at one point, Adrian notes that the government has decided to spend a billion pounds on war equipment. He then mentions that one of his school's science laboratories is being closed down because it can't afford to employ a new teacher. (Blair is throwing money at the Iraq War having conveniently forgotten all about "education, education, education"). Then Adrian's Irish neighbour, Mr O'Leary, returns to Ireland to vote in the Irish General Election. On his way back to Leicester, however, Mr O'Leary is detained at the East Midlands Airport on being suspicion of being a terrorist. (Admittedly, today the focus has shifted a different group). Later, when a General Election is called in the UK, one of the candidates mentioned is Duncan McIntosh. A member of the "Send `Em Back Where They Came From Party", Mr McIntosh advocates compulsory repatriation of people with black, brown and yellow skin, the Irish, the Welsh, the Scottish and all those with Norman blood. (With all the recent hysteria about immigrants, Mr McIntosh's party would probably have a good shout at government). Well worth reading, and highly recommended.
You thought it was good when you were a teenager! August 9, 2005
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have to say that the naivity and self-importance and obstinant belief in his being an 'intellectual' are largely wasted when you read it as a young teenager. You think that his posturing and snobby behaviours class him as such... don't be annoyed, its part of the magic of the book, and when you read the book some years later you realise, with hilarity, and sometimes embarassment how young and naive both you and dearest Adrian were
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Read and devour his books whilst young, see his pains and embarassments as he tries to come to terms with his existence in a Midlands cul-de-sac when he dreams of being a literary genius as you grow in age with him.... then put the first two books away until you're at least 20, open them up again and enjoy them with new eyes.
I'm sure by the time you hit 30 they would've taken on another character!!
BEST BOOK EVER February 25, 2005
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
i love this book, at times i thought i was reading about my own life. i am 15 as well and went throught some of the same things. great book for age 13 and up. hope you enjoy
troubled teenagers February 7, 2005
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The growing pains of Adrian Mole is an ecxellent diary of a troubled teenager. Family problems, girlfriend problems, friendship problems, hes got it all. This book can be used as a guide for troubled teenagers or my favourite use an excellent read. 5 Star definetely.
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