3.5 stars - the chapter about studying and the one about their superhero comic were the best. ( )

A família do Rowley é a típica família crente que não deixa o filho fazer nada de legal e é meio esquisita, acho que preferiria estar na família do Greg, por mais que seja uma bomba também, mas pelo menos eles são mais normaizinhos. Nesse aqui o querido do Rowley só sofre nas mãos do Greg em "aventuras" (tá mais pra furadas né), que os dois passam juntos, só que diferente do diário do Greg, aqui o Rowley conta sobre eventos que o Greg nunca nem mencionou em seus diários (pelo menos não até o 9 que é até aonde eu li até agora). Greg faz UMA coisa decente pro Rowley no livro todo e é um péssimo amigo, se eu fosse os pais do Rowley eu ia proibir ele de ver esse zé bosta do Greg, o menino passa por cada uma nas mãos desse mini psicopata. ( )

He's really a terrific writer, and what a delight to inhabit Rowley's world for a little bit (especially during these troubled times, as the news is 24/7 Covid-19 coronavirus). I laughed out loud several times, which is highly unusual for me (I like laughing, but most books don't quite surprise and delight enough to initiate it—and I strongly suspect when many others write "LOL" they aren't, not really).

Seamless integration of text and pictures. Disturbing (and hilarious) view of Greg from someone who's not Greg. And Rowley remains awesome and friendly (and optimistic, hardworking, and kind) throughout.

(Note: 5 stars = amazing, wonderful, 4 = very good book, 3 = decent read, 2 = disappointing, 1 = awful, just awful. I'm fairly good at picking for myself so end up with a lot of 4s). I feel a lot of readers automatically render any book they enjoy 5, but I grade on a curve! ( )

Greg Heffley is a huge asshole. The humor holds up surprisingly well, and it's not poorly written. I imagine if I read a bunch of the Wimpy Kid books all at once, it might get a bit tiring though. Greg really is a jerk. ( )

Recommended Ages: Gr.

Plot Summary: Rowley isn't going to tell his best friend Greg that he's also starting a diary (ehem, journal) but he is. He wants a book about him, but when Greg finds out, he convinces Rowley to talk about how they're best friends so it ends up being a bunch of short stories from their "friendship." Example of Greg being a jerk: Greg convinces Rowley to do a bunch of chores for him by giving him awards that he draws and Rowley is a fool for believing they're special. There are lots more examples.

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Personal Thoughts: I'll admit this is the first Wimpy Kid book I read and I hated it. Greg is a HUGE jerk and Rowley is a complete fool for thinking they're friends. I really hope the other books aren't like this.

Genre: realistic, humor?

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