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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “"Fruit" by Brian Francis is a laugh out loud funny fiction. The story is about a 13 years old gay boy, Peter and his nipples. If you were sexually confused and felt like a outcast during your puberty year. you will see yourself in this silly funny chubby boy. His fantasy will all remind us about...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“I was pleasantly surprised with this book. I had a preconceived idea that I wouldn't like it, but I was hooked from the first paragraph. Which I just have to share:
Wandeca wrote this review Saturday, June 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
My name is Peter Paddington. I just started grade 8 at Clarkedale Elementary School. Six days a week, I deliver the Sarnia Observer and the other day my nipples popped out.
Then, I just sat and read. And laughed, and laughed.
All thoroughout the book I thought poor kid, he has no real friends, with a dysfunctional family, his mother going through Menopause and he's going through puberty, plus he has weight issues. But the book was written in way that made it funny, because you kind of remember going through the change as well. But what was really touching was his confusion, actually his questions about his own sexuality. He likes girls but doesn't feel anything for them. He prefers boys, but he's afraid that that would make him a freak. Poor Peter.
I enjoyed the ending. In a way it was about a resolution and sticking to it. Even though his nipples were still talking to him.”
“What would you do if your nipples suddenly started talking to you? That's just one of the worries Peter must deal with as he spends his final year of elementary school coming to terms with who he is before he enters high school. Fruit is funny and touching and should appeal to anyone who has ever had issues with their own body.”
Alex wrote this review Saturday, June 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Though there is never a really a central conflict in the story, this tale of a gay boy starting his journey into self-acceptance is at times touching and at times actually laugh-out-loud funny. The talking nipples may throw some people off, but it works as a metaphor of the awkwardness of adolescent change, and the ending was really well done; wrapped the story up well.”
Jamie E wrote this review Sunday, May 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Did care for this book. Only read it because it was a book club pick for May.
Wendy T wrote this review Thursday, May 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“What a great read - it really did make me laugh out loud while bringing back those high school memories that make me glad those days are long gone. ”
Elaine G wrote this review Tuesday, March 31 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“quick thoughts:
npl s wrote this review Monday, March 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
tacked on character "development" of a largely unrealistic, nonsensical character in an otherwise nonexistent, 2 dimensional world = I resent you, overly long book.
also: "dink" really?
and nipples? who cares.
”1 of 1 members found this review helpful“"Fruit" by Brian Francis is a laugh out loud funny fiction. The story is about a 13 years old gay boy, Peter and his nipples. If you were sexually confused and felt like a outcast during your puberty year. you will see yourself in this silly funny chubby boy. His fantasy will all remind us about our sour sweet youth.
TC W wrote this review Friday, January 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
A must read! ”
“this quirky and witty book will keep you turning pages...laughing or gasping at the ordeal and life of peter his friends and family are a constant source of comforrt and stress for this boy as he endures the trials of puberty”
Harry wrote this review Monday, May 19 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book was delightful from beginning to end, though I can say it will not be everyone's cup of tea. About a boy who believes his "body" is talking to him - the visuals are fantastic and the character development quick and yet not hurried.”
maura_ea wrote this review Thursday, January 3 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
