Feeling Sorry for Celia

A reviewer

Despite the fact that I've read four books a week since I was old enough to read, this book is one I'll remember as being one of the best. I can't believe there is anyone who didn't enjoy this book! It is so laugh-out-loud hilarious, and utterly unpredictable. There are so many plot twists that I kept saying, 'Woah, I never saw that coming!' Elizabeth is so lovable, and any girl could relate to her. This book should be a must-read for girls everywhere. If you have yet to read it, DO!!

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Well.......

Feeling Sorry for celia was dissapointing.I really hated how those associations and clubs wrote her those letters constantly saying mean things . I mean she should of taken herself off the mailing list of all those associations long before she did . It was not funny . It was sad when the guy Elizebeth liked ,liked Celia .THe book should have been named feeling sorry for ELizabeth because Elizabeth got mean letters ,had little friends ,her dog died who she loved very much ,and the guy she liked hooked up with her best friend,and she communicated with her mother mostly through letters.

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Highly Recommended

Feeling Sorry for Celia was very well written. Moriarty accurately portrayed the teen angst to a t. The letter format of the novel was a very interesting choice and I think it turned out very well. I wouldn't quite call it 'laugh out loud,' but it was funny nonetheless. On a side note, I find it very interesting that the reviewers giving the novel low marks have terribly written reviews. If one is going to bash a book, it's a good idea to come off seeming at least semi- intelligent or the review just seems hypocritical.

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Check it out!

Reading Feeling Sorry for Celia was a great success! The book was written in letter formation which, when reading it I really enjoyed. I think this book is more written toward teenagers. I say this because it mostly focuses on teenage problems. From high school problems, to friend, and boy drama, this book covers it all. Feeling Sorry for Celia is a really entertaining book to read. It really had its funny parts, but also went to serious parts too. A teenager reading this book can really relate to it, because of the fact that most teenagers go through the same problems the main character in the book Elizabeth goes through. With Elizabeths best friend Celia missing and running away o the circus, Elizabeth has to go through high school life all by herself. Even being with Celia Elizabeth was still struggling trying to fit into high school, and be like others. Her best friend was gone for a while and didn't mention anything to Elizabeth for a while, when usually she mentions to her right away where she is when she runs away from home. When days go by finally Elizabeth finds out where Celia is and finds out its in a circus where she is planning to also stay and, perform at. In the letter that Celia sent to Elizabeth explaining where she was she also told her to come by the circus and see her perform. Days go by and Elizabeth is still on her own. In her English class, her teacher assigned a pen pal that she has to write with the whole semester. Her pen pals name is Christina, with Celia being gone and, her finding out the kind of person Christina is which is outgoing girl, she helps celia get through the year with the letter writing. I really recommend this book. It was a really fun and exciting reading. Give it three out of five stars! So, go on and check it out!

A Very Good Book

Feeling Sory for Celia is a book that covers almost everything. There is romance, mystery, thrills, empathy, and the plot is amazing. I would reccomend this book to anyone because it is a good read for everyone.

Feeling Sorry For Celia

OMG, this book was amazing. I mean, it's all consisted of notes between Elizabeth, Christina, Mrs.Clarry, and many others: but it nevers gets boring! This author did a FANTASTIC job writing this book. It made me want to go write my own type of thing like this. It's so good,I just can't believe it. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys reading. (although, probably no one under the age of 12) Anyway, READ THIS BOOK. You won't regret it. Seriously, people should make more books like this. :)

Pretty good.

i just about love everything Jaclyn Moriarty has written. this is the first book she wrote and it is good. i love all the little connections in the book, its a little predictable in some places but in others you just don't see what could come next. its not really about feeling sorry for celia, celia was the one who created her own problems. its more about Elizabeth finding herself and the everyday life of a not so normal teenager, who thinks she's normal. its a good read.

an amazing book

This was a great book. It was very straightforward and interesting to read. Since it is made up of notes and letters I never got bored with long monologues. It was exciting and easy to read. I definetly recomend this book.

An 'uggh' Book

I really didn't like this book. It seemed to 'uggh' and I forced myself to read it. Most of the book was boring, but the adventurous parts happened very quickly. Then it went back to boring.

You will love this book!

This book is a page turner. I am not one to read a book at least not all the way through but I just couldnt put this book down. I felt I could really relate to the characters in the book. READ THIS BOOK YOU WONT BE DISAPOINTED!!!

an awesome teen read

I loved this book! It was quick and easy to read. Feeling Sorry for Celia is filled with wit, sadness, and unusual events. The characters were very well developed and I loved how Elizabeth changed (in a good way) throughout the book. The ending was great. :) I recommend it to any teen girl!

Wonderful!

I LOVED this book! It is laugh-out-loud funny. It's a feel-good ending, sucks you in with the plot line, and leaves you wanting more. I thought her mother was hilarious.

Kimberly Coney BCJS

I think the book was really corney it made no sense to me. The book was in letter form and it went from one thig to another it made no sense. I don't get how you can write a story with making letters.

Her best so far

The story of Elizabeth losing her best friend Celia and finding a new one, Christina, through letters is well-written. In my opinion, this is Jaclyn Moriarty's best book so far. The Year of Secret Assignments just seems like a failed attempt to live up to this one. This book had me laughing out loud over and over again, and even though I first read it a few years ago, the humor and 'feel-goodness' of this book still gets to me every time.

FABULOUS

I absolutly loved this book. it was a very heart warming novel and i fell in love with the character Christine. it felt like you were in the book.

dissappointing

The first book i ever read from jaclyn moriarty was the year of secret assignments in 6th grade. I loved that book. But when i got finished reading this one, I was like 'This book is kinda boring and it kinda sucks.' The year of secret assignments was SO much better than this one. And now that I think about it,feeling sorry for celia was stupid and the only funny thing in it was when the association of teenagers told Elizabeth to crawl in the fridge and when christina was telling Elizabeth that when Derek and her were having sex that the condom broke. If you're looking for a really funny read, try the boyfriend list by E. Lockheart. it will have you in stitches, and this book will definitely not.

You won't feel sorry reading this one

this book was amazing. it really teaches about the lessons that best friends learn, and such. i really enjoyed it. definitely recommended to those girls out there who are having trouble with best friends ...the post-it notes ruled too :0)

VERY good

this was a great book. It was funny, sweet, fast paced and realistic, and at the same time, sad. I love the way it's told, through letters, because you feel so connected to the book, and like Elizabeth and Christina are talking to you. Also, it's written by an Australian, which adds an interesting twist!

Fantastic!!!

This was one of the best books that I have read in a long time. It was so funny. I loved the way that it was written. The way that Moriarty described Libby and Christina's friendship was great. I loved the way that the book turned out. It was a great 'feel-good' book. She wrote it so well, sometimes I felt like i really knew these people. Fabulous!

cute book...recommended!

this book was unexpected, funny and so cute! it is a quick read and i loved it!