The Adrian Mole Diaries

A teen's diary reveals the hilarity and heartache of adolescence.

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320 pages· 780L

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Bookroo's summary

Adrian Mole, a British teenager, navigates the tumultuous waters of adolescence with a diary in hand. From unrequited love to family chaos, his earnest entries capture the absurdity and angst of growing up. As he chronicles his life amidst the backdrop of 1980s cultural events, Adrian's self-absorbed yet endearing perspective offers a satirical glimpse into the trials of youth. Will his heartfelt musings lead to self-discovery, or will they only deepen his teenage woes? Dive into Adrian's world where every page is a blend of humor and heartache, reflecting the universal struggle of finding one's place.

From the publisher

“The trouble with trying to read passages from the Adrian Mole Diaries aloud is that you find yourself laughing so hard you can’t go on. It’s that kind of book.” –Kansas City Star “As sad and devastating as it is laugh-out-loud funny. A delight!” –New York Times The agonizingly funny, captivatingly poignant journals of England’s bespotted everyboy are now available again. An international phenomenon and perennial favorite since their initial publication made a splash in Thatcher’s Britain more than twenty years ago, The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Age 13 3/4 is now side-by-side with its hilarious sequel The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole in this collected single volume.

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