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Working in a world where a college degree qualifies her to make photocopies and color-coordinate file folders, twenty-four-year-old Girl is struggling to keep up with the essential trinity of food, shelter, and student loans. So when she finally lands the job of her dreams she ignores her misgivings and concentrates on getting the job done... whatever that may be.
Sharply observed and devastatingly funny, Citizen Girl captures with biting accuracy what it means to be young and female in the new economy. A personal glimpse into an impersonal world, Citizen Girl is edgy and heartfelt, an entertaining read that is startlingly relevant.
Two words that came to my mind after reading this: It sucks.
Seriously, what a deranged book.
The characters, the plot, and the way it was written all suck. The major characters' names are all ridiculous: Girl (the protagonist), Guy (her boss), and Buster (her boyfriend). Even the minor characters who appeared in a few pages: Romy and Remus, Lyle and Lynn, and Manley (who's a female). What's up with those names?
This is a chick lit. I usually get entertained when I read chick lits. But I wasn't entertained with this one. It is boring. Girl's personality is so bland. The plot is even worse. It does not progress well.
It is a miracle I was able to finish this. I just wanted to read something light after reading a thought-provoking one (The Giver by Lois Lowry). However, it's not light because I got lost on what the writers wanted to convey. I don't even want to re-read and try to find out.
I started reading this late last year and was able to finish it only last night. Good thing I bought this at a very cheap price (P50.00) at Booksale. It would have been a total waste of money if I bought this book at a regular price.
So if you see this in the bookstore, don't bother picking it up. It's totally not worth it.
Rating: 1/5
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