Gossip Girl (Gossip Girl #1)

Reader reviewed by val

GOSSIP GIRL!

I love the characters in gossip girl, but i don't like the way it was written because it kinda doesn't have a sense in it. It's just about parties, and their love life, but when i checked out the tv series, i learned to like it.
Gossip Girl gives you the exclusive pass to Manhattan and will make you WANT to live in Manhattan!

Reader reviewed by Sara E.

I'd seen the book around, thought seriously about getting it, but decided against it since I usually don't like a lot of chick lit. It was on sale one day though, so I just got it for the heck of it and finally read it. I am thankful I did. Even though its just as cheesy as most other chick lit books, I loved it. Probably because the element of gossip. It was addicting, and as the jacket said, it has the effect of gossip itself. You can get involved in the world guilt-free. Following the lives of the Upper East Siders and all the scandalous situations they find themselves in, this book is sure to entertain. It's hilarious and the anonymous gossip girl herself is a treat.

Blair and Vanessa are probably my favorite characters throughout the book. To be honest, I think - and this is my only complaint - that the other characters are pretty dull, airhead types, that are lacking personality.

Reader reviewed by Christine

'Gossip Girl' by Cecily Von Ziegesar is about teenage life in New York City. The deceiving, scandal, and back stabbing. At first I thought it to be just like any other rich girl book, but I really ended up enjoying it. The other gossip girl books are just as good too. Read them all.

Reader reviewed by Debi

This book is exactly what it claims to be: Gossip.
If you like gossip and dont mind gossiping for hours on end then this is the book for you!
However, if you like gossip but WILL get sick of gossip if you have to listen to it for hours, I dont pick this book up.
I wouldn't really give this book 3 stars but gave it anyway because of the attitude factor.

Reader reviewed by Fiona Flamingo

Gossip Girl
Everybody is talking about it! Its like a faint, gentle buzzing in your ear-gossip its all around us! Enter into the realm of Gossip Girl-a place where jealousy, betrayal, guilt, hurt, and wealth are the main aspects of New York Citys Upper East Side life. The Gossip Girl chronicles the lives of a group of teens through a clever web-format (as well as text) and an anonymous web-mistress a.k.a Gossip Girl. The characters are sharply etched and the book has the same effect as gossip itself-it draws you in so deep, its hard to stop reading the series! Cecily von Ziegesar has created a catty, engrossing and original series about gossip and peoples lives.
I think the book could have been crafted more carefully. The books seem to drag on at some points, repeating the same thing over and over again. Also, I wish the author would describe more in detail on what effect gossip has on the characters in the book; that part doesnt seem very well thought-out. Another the thing is, although believable, the characters seem 2 dimensional. They have no other life then partying, shopping, boyfriends or girlfriends. I find it repetitive and slightly boring. One volume in the series Youre the One I want did cover the aspects of college education and acceptance in universities. I found that sequel the most engaging one.
One thing I find makes the book slightly suspenseful, is the identity of Gossip Girl. Even after six or seven books, the readers are unclear on who it is. This will keep the series going for a few more books, in my opinion.
Overall, the books are a satisfactory read. For readers who enjoy realistic books and a lot of teen angst-this book might be a good pick. The series, although not completely flawless, will have you hooked. Its guilty pleasure-perfect for the summer.
You know you love me,
Gossip girl

Reader reviewed by linda

The fabulous life of teens in New York City's Upper East Side, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and Prada purses. With some commentary from the mysterious Gossip Girl, the lives of the rich and fabulous are displayed. I loved the whole series, but some girls may be turned off by some parts. It's mostly about the lives of girls who go to the same school and the lives of their boyfriends. There's partying, and a lot of gossip, what else could a girl want?
Reprinted here with author's permission

Reader reviewed by Brooke

This series is like a teen soap-opra. It follows the lives of rich teens. The book was kind of hard to follow with all of the relationships and different people. I didn't feel that I could relate to any of the characters which is a big reason I didn't care for the book. Also, I would not recommend this book for younger readers due to the foul language used throughout. If you like the TV show Laguna Beach then I think you'll like this series.

Reader reviewed by jessica

gossip girl remind me of a life time movie called odd girl out.The book gossip girl is very similiar to the movie.I had went through the same thing.people at school was telling other students rumors about me,and the people that was telling the rumors about me was suppose to be my friends.But from the review of gossip girl it made me wanted to read the book in see what going to go on in the book.

Reader reviewed by alesha

the book gossip girls was a great entertainer. i just couldnt put down the book with out reading till the end of the chapter. there were so many things going on between people that you were so interested you needed to know. the book i would say is for the ages of 12 and older. i say that , there is some foul language in it.

i think that every girl or person that reads these books would relate to it.

Reader reviewed by Lashan

The book to me sounds like life today. You have your popular kids then you have the not so popular ones. The book has a great effect on teenagers, it basically describes how they react to each other. It just needs a stronger meaning.