Why does everyone like the clique series (Lisi Harrison) so much?

Question

i'm really not trying to put the book down, i'm just really, really curious. My friend recommended it to me and the first two books were okay; I thought, "cool, another book where the new kid joins the popular clique and stands up to them" but I borrowed the other books from my friend, and I keep on thinking, "where is the STANDING UP?! claire seems to be as stupid as the rest of em; shallow, materialistic, and superficial"

plus, I live in westchester, and I find this book offending. Sure, some of us live in big houses and wear nice clothes but I don't know anybody as self-absorbed and conceited as the 'Pretty Commitee'.

And... I don't know, I think the book promotes all the wrong things. You don't have to agree with me; that's why I asked the question, but I really hope you see my point of view.

If these types of books are what's bestselling these days, then I have a feeling I know what's giong to society in a few more years...

Please, give me an argument to contemplate.

and the worshipping is pretty pathetic too...... i'm sorry if you like the book, i'm so sorry. just tell me why you like it.

the format of these stories are just... bleh, and the plot (especially on "it's not easy to be mean" with the key) feels really fake and made-up.

the a-list, it-girl, and gossip girl series are pretty much the same too; except much, MUCH worse, because in those books, the girls are in high school and they drink, get suspended, expelled, have sex, do drugs, and STILL remain popular.

Answer 1

You're absolutely right and then some.

My dad says that the only reason these books get published is because Ms. Harrison is a "woman with connections." Since she works at MTV, she probably knows quite a few publishers. If she was just some average woman off the street, there would be no way in hell these books would have ever been published.

But yes, as you can see from some of my questions, I absolutely despise these books. I wish something that actually mattered happened to Massie. Like, if her mother died or something. Now THAT would be interesting. I'd be curious to see how she'd react to that.

Answer 2

I've read the books and they're entertaining. I don't think anyone can disagree with that. Most readers identify with Claire. Those who identify with Massie and her crowd have insecurity issues they need to deal with. Even the author admits this.

The heart of these stories is social satire. If you don't laugh at Massie and her clique on every page then you don't understand that the author is making fun of people like Massie.

But realistically, who at that age didn't want to be popular? But look at the cost as the author has illustrated throughout the satire: it makes you ugly when you're not yourself.

This is what makes the stories so entertaining.

Concerning what you see as things that aren't realistic, realize that they aren't meant to be. The author has created this absurd world that Massie lives in simply as satire, sort of like an absurd political cartoon. Will most girls who read this have the maturity to understand that? I think some will but some will not.

Here is a review of the seventh book:
http://www.speroforum.com/site/article.asp?idCategory=31&idsub=113&id=8268

Answer 3

I don't really like that series either. I don't see where they're going; it seems like theres no point in the plot. I mean, they're pretty well-written and easy to read, but it's not even worth your time. It's just a bunch of spoiled people cheating on each other and having sex with each other and complaining that they're lives are sooooo horrible. Seriously, just shut up.

Answer 4

I know four girls at my school who all read them at the same time and now, they act like them. It is seriously becoming an unhealthy obsession. I read the first one a long time ago, and I never liked them, but as far as know the only reason other people like them is because they can relate to them. I'm not so sure that's a good thing.

Answer 5

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