Actually, that was something about the original books that really bugged me: their sexlessness. Rowling captures the frustration and rage of being an adolescent boy very well, but not the lust—and that’s probably deliberate. Sue Townsend’s Adrian Mole books are much better in this regard.
Wow, I haven’t thought of Adrian Mole in years. I enjoyed those books when I read them—I should read them again and see how they stand up. Thanks for the reminder.
Actually, that was something about the original books that really bugged me: their sexlessness. Rowling captures the frustration and rage of being an adolescent boy very well, but not the lust—and that’s probably deliberate. Sue Townsend’s Adrian Mole books are much better in this regard.
Wow, I haven’t thought of Adrian Mole in years. I enjoyed those books when I read them—I should read them again and see how they stand up. Thanks for the reminder.