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Reader reviewed by safia

This book captured me from the very first page and continued to hold me from there on. It is so hilarious and highly DRAMATIC.

Sixteen year old Janet is stuck in a loony family (which I can totally reate too!). Her older brother 'Geek Boy' snaps photos every moment he can. Her mother the 'Mad Cow' is constantly in an arguement with Janet's father 'Sigmund' a psychotherapist. Also her aunt, Sappho, a gay feminist vegetarian and her highly religious grandma, Nan, comes to visit. It's no wonder with such a family that Janet has to stay on her own planet and only makes contact with Earth as little as possible.

Currently Janet is entering the 'Dark Phrase' meaning she has to be profound, spiritual, and intellectually deep. This book provides such a good laugh and I definitely recommend it especially if you liked Bridget Jones's Diary or the Georgia Nicholson series.