Greg Heffley is a 6th grader that is trying to make his mark in school. But everything he does seems to turn out terrible for him, whether he's attempting to become class treasurer, get a job writing the school newspaper cartoon, or the simple act of trick-or-treating.
I absolutely love this book. It is well put together, funny, and brilliantly simple. I think my only complaint is that I read it too fast and want more (well, I know there's sequels, but I know I'll burn through them just as fast).
A lot of the humor comes from Greg's own naivety towards himself and his place in the world. For example, he sees his best friend Rowley as a loser that would be nowhere without him, all the while Rowley achieves his greatest success in spite of Greg. I highly recommend this book to a new or reluctant reader.
Reading Level:
Story: 5
Fantastic story that kept me laughing the whole way through.
Characters: 5
The characters are brilliant and well-crafted.
Style: 5
I typically hate first person, but it is done so well in this story. You need a really unique and interesting character like Greg Heffley to really pull it off.
Cover: 4
The cover is nothing special but it works for the story.
Presentation: 5
The artwork brings the story to life and adds to the humor.
Epicness: 3
I'm sure Greg will grow up to live a mighty epic life!
Final Score: 4.5
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