Book Review of Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid

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Parents and kids who desire a more positive Wimpy Kid need to expect elsewhere, but I would consider this volume necessary reading for fans of Wimpy Kid for an alternate perspective on Greg'south behaviors.
Edit to add: this is like Cat'south Eye for kids, without the character development.
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It'due south no fun reading about how toxic a friend Greg is to Rowley. Greg's never been a saint, but with the focus solely on Rowley, we see how much of a butthole Greg is on a daily basis.
Greg, until y'all do correct by Rowley, nothing'due south going to work for yous.
Also, for a book near Rowley, there'south too much Greg in it. On the other hand, who is Rowley without Greg? It might've been more fun if the book explored Rowley begrudgingly listening to his parents and finding other fr
Rowley needs to beloved himself.It'due south no fun reading nigh how toxic a friend Greg is to Rowley. Greg's never been a saint, only with the focus solely on Rowley, nosotros see how much of a butthole Greg is on a daily basis.
Greg, until you do correct past Rowley, zilch'due south going to work for you.
Too, for a book about Rowley, there'southward too much Greg in it. On the other paw, who is Rowley without Greg? It might've been more fun if the book explored Rowley begrudgingly listening to his parents and finding other friends earlier going back to Greg. Yous know, information technology's been a while since I read some of the DOAWK books, but I recollect I think Rowley becoming great friends with some other boy and Greg was so jealous!
Anyway, this book was by no means terrible, but I didn't savor most of it. I did really like Rowley'due south corny superhero and how much he loved his parents. Rowley's quirky, sweet, and utterly embarrassing, but at least he's not Greg. (view spoiler)[ Also, I wanted Greg to get more of a comeuppance, and the only time he was seemingly nice is when he stood up for Rowley'southward grade. But, of class, he had his ain ulterior motives. I mean kids aren't perfect, only Greg is but nasty. (hide spoiler)]
-1 for enjoyment
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The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is my guilty pleasure.

I wanted more but this wasn't too bad.

When my son was in grammar school, he read and reread the Wimpy Kid series. I was passing by a book display, it was the introduction of the latest installment of the series. The perspective of Rowley, who is Greg's best friend, was explored. I was hoping for a fun read and more escapades between the two friends. But, instead, the reader actually got to explore how Greg is merely an ordinary manipulator and not bad. I thought there would exist some life lesson at the end. For example, Greg would apolog
When my son was in grammer school, he read and reread the Wimpy Kid series. I was passing past a volume display, it was the introduction of the latest installment of the series. The perspective of Rowley, who is Greg'due south best friend, was explored. I was hoping for a fun read and more escapades between the two friends. But, instead, the reader actually got to explore how Greg is just an ordinary manipulator and keen. I thought there would exist some life lesson at the end. For case, Greg would apologize and/or Rowley would stand up for himself. So disappointed due to the reputation of the writer and the well known series. ...more than

Non that Rowley's "diary" wasn't funny - I laughed out loud plenty, and enjoyed this book more than than the most recent Wimpy Child book. But it was likewise a little sorry to encounter Rowley get treated like garbage. These reviews really poin
I went into this really excited to read about Rowley and the things that go through his sweet little head, but instead I got a book about what a jerk Greg is. And, like, I knew he wasn't the best part model or well-behaved kid, simply his books were funny, so I overlooked it.Not that Rowley's "diary" wasn't funny - I laughed out loud plenty, and enjoyed this book more than than the almost recent Wimpy Kid book. But it was also a little sad to see Rowley get treated like garbage. These reviews really bespeak out that this book isn't every bit "crawly" or "friendly" as the title implies, and it a petty bums me out that this volume about Rowley is another excuse to push out more Greg.
In brusque, less Greg, more than Joshie.
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This book is written more as a recollection of happenings from Rowley and Greg's friendship, rather than a plotted story. Rowley tells readers how he and Greg became friends, shares some skillful and bad times from their human relationship and – about importantly
For the by few months, this awaited book had many in excited anticipation, had some shaking their heads and rolling their optics. Why, you ask? Because this book is the story of Greg and Rowley's friendship, told from a fresh perspective: Rowley's.This book is written more than equally a recollection of happenings from Rowley and Greg's friendship, rather than a plotted story. Rowley tells readers how he and Greg became friends, shares some skillful and bad times from their relationship and – virtually importantly – reminisce about their sleepovers. Although Rowley comes across as a bit of a goody-two-shoes in this book, he is, at times, surprisingly perceptive.
In lodge not to spoil anything, I won't say much about the events Rowley recalls, but I will say that this volume had me completely baffled at first (and to some small degree still has). The reason for this, is that some of Rowley'south descriptions of Greg does non quite seem to fit.
Although Greg is not i of those protagonists that one comes to adore and admire, one does develop somewhat of an attachment to him afterwards thirteen installments of family drama, disastrous holidays, school projection deadlines and decision making pressures. And, although we got to know him equally a cynical kid with an unusually dry sense of humor, he was non portrayed as the deliberately annoying type who is then desperate for attention that you just want to tell him to "cut it out already". Despite his unpopular outlook on life and somewhat lethargic attitude, we yet get to know a boy who has the frightfulness to know when his mom is feeling sad and keeps a concerned heart on his toddler brother playing lonely in the pool. And, despite being somewhat of a wise-crack, he is far from an extroverted blubbering-mouth. Yet, that is exactly the Greg we come across in Diary of an Awesome Friendly Child. This incongruity merely does not make sense.
Rowley'south narration is somewhat simpler than Greg'south and the book overall seems as if information technology volition appeal more to a slightly younger market than Diary of a Wimpy Kid. It is about the same length as the average Wimpy Kid book. The font choice is different and appear a little bit larger. Rowley's entries have no indication of days or months (like Greg'south exercise) and are instead represented as a collection of thoughts. Unlike Greg'south, Rowley'southward characters do not have noses or ears and his drawings, in general, contains less details.
It is hard to be sure where Kinney is headed with Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid, but it is definitely in a somewhat different direction than Greg's wimpy tales. I am also guessing that it will appeal more to a slightly younger market than Diary of a Wimpy Kid. If you are a die-hard Wimpy Kid fan, do not be surprised if you practise not similar this and try not to exist disappointed. Rather, see this as a related, simply unlike series that caters to a different gustation.
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TL;DR Don't read this.
I'm still excited for the next principal serial book, though... ...more


This installment is as funny every bit the rest. I l
I well-nigh didn't read this with all of the horrible reviews I saw! The consensus among adults seems to be that Greg is portrayed as a jerk with no redeeming qualities. Hello! I don't recall whatever redeeming qualities in any of the 13 DWK books! He has HORRIBLE character! That is who he is, and Rowley was ever being bullied and used by him and you ALWAYS wondered why he put upwards with it, and this was no unlike in my opinion. I'm glad I read it anyway.This installment is as funny as the residual. I laughed out loud, right from the gut, many times. The whole studying in the library scene was hilarious, and I tin can't wait to hear if my son laughs when he reads information technology because in that situation, Greg could've been swapped for my son. Information technology'southward a sad truth, and it's best for us (my son and I) to be able to laugh at it now that we're older and wiser.
I continue to maintain that these books are best appreciated by adults and older teens, who accept the perspective and understanding to see that they may accept been a Piffling like this when they were in MS just at present have matured and laugh almost that difficult period in our lives. I see why you don't want your kids reading it, merely they love information technology for reasons I don't empathise.
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This book was basically a chronicle of all the times Greg has acted like a d*** to Rowley. The volume was very repetitive and I really just read it because I thought seeing the Wimpy Kid series through Rowley'southward eyes. The just reason this book is not one star is considering i give credit to Kinney for writing and drawing how nearly people would imagine Rowley to depict. If this book was non by such a smashing writer my copy would be sitting in a landfill south
Must exist pretty desperate to have a "friend" similar Greg.This volume was basically a chronicle of all the times Greg has acted like a d*** to Rowley. The book was very repetitive and I really just read it because I thought seeing the Wimpy Kid serial through Rowley'south eyes. The just reason this book is not i star is because i requite credit to Kinney for writing and cartoon how about people would imagine Rowley to draw. If this volume was non by such a great author my copy would be sitting in a landfill somewhere slowly decomposing.
All in all, just a disappointing.... Addition? to the Wimpy kid series.




Yep, yes I am but my brother is obsessed with this diary of a wimpy kid and I used to read them every bit a kid as well. Honestly they're just fun reads that I genuinely savour and they're really short and so I can read them in like an 60 minutes, as well they help me with my reading goal. And so they're like a full bundle. I don't rate these btw.
Idk why I'm explaining myself rn 🤦♀️

Exceeded my expectations, i of the meliorate newer books of the series and somewhat refreshing I must admit
Rowley needs to go out of this abusive human relationship


I found information technology very interesting because I've read well-nigh all the diary of a wimpy kids and those books are near Greg merely this book is about Rowley. I enjoyed that that the same writer made a book nigh Rowley considering now I get to see his side of the story, and at present that I've got both sides of the story I realised that Greg is not a skillful friend and Rowley doesn't notice it. Anyhow I would definitely recommend this book to y'all. ...more

And I detest that, seriously I hate that.
Previously, I had some bad notions about Rowley Jefferson, the best friend. Simply then I realised, this book open my eyes on Greg, and what a hard truth I have to have. A bully befriending Rowley.
And I was expecting to read about Rowl
You know what, spiral this book. Afterward dedicating myself reading countless of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and its sequels, this volume fabricated me realise Greg Heffley, the wimpy kid and the star character in every book is actually a Great.And I hate that, seriously I detest that.
Previously, I had some bad notions about Rowley Jefferson, the all-time friend. But then I realised, this book open up my eyes on Greg, and what a difficult truth I have to accept. A peachy befriending Rowley.
And I was expecting to read almost Rowley, but when the author go along ranting about Greg and Rowley, I notice this book quite a let down for me.
P/S: I call up I will have to take a long time to selection another book on the Wimpy Kid serial. This volume but kill my ideal thought nigh Greg :(



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