Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen

Thank you to the Reading Agency and Profile Books for providing Macclesfield Library Reading Group with copies of Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen by Alix Kates Shulman.

A selection of thoughts from some of our group members -

"Very well written. Sadly, I think this book could have been written in today’s time – it’s just as relevant today. The main character was a mixed bag of contradictions!"

"A coming-of-age book, a journey through puberty. I was excited to start the story but was disappointed by the flow of it. I am cross with the main character as she lets herself down and womanhood in general."

"I found it boring – cannot understand why it is being republished."

"It was well written and held my interest. Thought that her opinions were probably typical of the time."

"A very enjoyable writing style with some honest accounts of her life. Some embarrassing and difficult situations and ultimately it describes a young woman who is never totally happy in her own skin. A good read."

"Loved it! I loved her sharp, witty writing style."