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What really struck a chord with me in this book is that it's a free-verse novel. I feel that Sones' decision to write this novel in verse instead of prose makes it stand out from other young adult novels that might deal with similar characters and situations.

Because of the nature of poetry, there was a certain lack of depth to the story. With that in mind, there was also a much deeper depth to the story than what could be found just through reading this as if it were prose. The poems that make up What My Mother Doesn't Know range in what they convey. Some are a full scene in Sophie's day. Others create a full scene with a series of poems, where each might be a bit shorter and focus on one thought. Weaved together in a mixture of lengths and subjects, they create a beautiful patchwork view into who Sophie's character is.

I really enjoyed the voice in this books as well. Sophie is a 15-year-old girl who is trying to sort out her heart, deal with an abnormal home-life and even touches on the prejudices of her being Jewish. While I'm not, nor have I ever been, a 15-year-old girl, I found her believable and was able to sympathize with her. At times I wanted to reach into the book and give her a good slap, but she's learning how to go through life and to sort things out for herself.

I'm happy that I went along on this little journey with Sophie figuring out what love is, who she really is, and ultimately a journey about growing up for a teen who could represent many teens in one way or another.


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What My Mother Doesn't Know Sonya Sones Books Reviews

I loved this book. It was a great teen novel. The way it was written, in poetic form, made this a very fast read. I devoured it quickly. It was over before I knew it, left me wondering if there was a sequel, which I've yet to find. I highly recommend this book, especially if you're into teen novels, falling in love, or just being real!!
I wasn't sure what to expect from this book. The author is super nice in person so I knew I had to give it a chance. I wasn't expecting to much when I started but man Sonya Sones changed that very fast. Such a great book! Sophie can never make up her mind, but it makes for a interesting read. I can't wait to read the next in the series.
I prefer poetry that tells a story, like Hiawatha or Canterbury Tales. I enjoy some of Billy Collins free verse, but on average most is unmemorable because as a whole they don't tell a story or have a theme. I only bookmarked 3 of Sones' poems, but as a whole l enjoyed the story. This was good use of free verse, moving the story along by crystalizing one idea and mood at a time, allowing the story to be stopped or started again as easily as a Vonnegut story.

Some reviewers complain that the story is inappropriate. I rate it PG 13, not because of any offensive content, but because hitting puberty seems a reasonable prerequisite. If your kids saw Transformers, they've been exposed to worse.

I feel I got lucky in 2013 choosing this book for Natl. Poetry Month.
I have to admit that I put off reading this book for ages. A YA novel in verse? Blech, right? But the reviews finally convinced me to give this a try, and I'm so glad I did. I have no idea how the author managed to make a book so light, sweet, rich and full all at the same time. The verse isn't pretentious or tedious in the least -- it goes down smooth and easy, making every moment pop bright and clear. And it brought back memories of my first love so vividly it made my heart hurt (in a nice way). I think my only complaint is that the girl on the cover looks nothing like I pictured, and the overall cover design doesn't quite suit the mood of the book. But that, obviously, is just a nit-pick.

Amazing!
Sophie's pig of a mother doesn't know anything because she numbs out watching tv and eating chocolate all the time. Sophie could probably say "I gave my boyfriend oral sex last night" and her mother would just grunt.

But there isn't really much to hide. Sophie is a "nice Jewish girl." She's adorable. She thinks about sex. Duh!

The book is written in free verse. Some reviewers have complained that it isn't great poetry. No, it is a teen girl writing her thoughts in poetry. It isn't supposed to be great poetry.

Sophie's mother really angered me. She went into a huge ugly guilt trip because Sophie secretly wore a slinky black dress to a halloween party instead of the stupid dress her mother wanted her to wear. Believe me, any parent whose teenager didn't do anything worse than that should get down on her knees and thank the universe.
I was working on my Top Ten Self Published Bestsellers post and came across this little gem, shown as a mover and a shaker. It was originally published in 2003, and I thought I would read the excerpt and see what all the fuss was about. (I think it's because it was because it was on sale for 99 cents.) I bought it right away and read it in just a few hours. It's written in prose or is it poetry (?) style. It's a really cute, clean book for young adults and I'm so glad I read it. The voice is believable and funny. There are a few memorable quotes in the book that made me giggle a little. This book just proves that the heart knows what the brain doesn't always seem to be able to figure out. Even at fifteen! Definitely worth the read.
"What My Mother Doesn't Know" is a very good and intriguing quick read. The book is written in verse, from the same point of view the entire time. The main character, Sophie, is the narrator; she writes about love, boys, friends, and family. She is going through a tough time at home and deals with break ups, crushes and the struggles of the teenage years. This book is definitely geared towards young women, but is not limited to that. Kids from the age of 13 and up would enjoy and relate to the book. The only downside to this book is that it is so brief that there isn't really a strong plot. Although the plot is weak/not really there, as a teenage girl, I really enjoyed the book. It was very relatable to my life and entertaining to read. It's a great book that you can't put down. I definitely recommend it!!
What really struck a chord with me in this book is that it's a free-verse novel. I feel that Sones' decision to write this novel in verse instead of prose makes it stand out from other young adult novels that might deal with similar characters and situations.

Because of the nature of poetry, there was a certain lack of depth to the story. With that in mind, there was also a much deeper depth to the story than what could be found just through reading this as if it were prose. The poems that make up What My Mother Doesn't Know range in what they convey. Some are a full scene in Sophie's day. Others create a full scene with a series of poems, where each might be a bit shorter and focus on one thought. Weaved together in a mixture of lengths and subjects, they create a beautiful patchwork view into who Sophie's character is.

I really enjoyed the voice in this books as well. Sophie is a 15-year-old girl who is trying to sort out her heart, deal with an abnormal home-life and even touches on the prejudices of her being Jewish. While I'm not, nor have I ever been, a 15-year-old girl, I found her believable and was able to sympathize with her. At times I wanted to reach into the book and give her a good slap, but she's learning how to go through life and to sort things out for herself.

I'm happy that I went along on this little journey with Sophie figuring out what love is, who she really is, and ultimately a journey about growing up for a teen who could represent many teens in one way or another.