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Summary: Unusually vivid teen romance
Review: None of the best-selling followups ever came close to this first SVH book. Identical teen twins, the studious good-girl doormat Elizabeth and her devious, sexually upfront sister Jessica, are pitted against each other for the love of personality-challenged jock Todd. Will Elizabeth's inherent goodness and true love win out over her naughty sister? You have one guess. But Jessica's manipulations and Elizabeth's masochism make this an unusually enthralling teen romance, and the twins gimmick, a staple for the series, works exceptionally well in this volume. It's quintessentially American, but not quite as sexist as it sounds.
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Summary: A mediocre start to a great series
Review: OK, I know that there are a lot of soap opera style twists in SVH (ie who will get The Guy) and that this was the first book of the series and the characters are still new and haven't really branched out yet.In this book, compared to the others middle/later in the series, this could really just be a book about Dr. Jekeyll and Mr. Hyde. The sweet, good, studious personality (Liz) and the scheming, bulldoze away any/everything in her path to get what she wants (jess.) Jessica's not the same kind of schemer that she is later in the series-- she's selfish, malicious, and borders a little bit on the cruel side. Thank goodness she relaxes later on in the series. Liz is pretty much static through the whole series, but starting off she is very sugar coated. Always sweet, always dependable-- I can see why she gets tired of being "sweet" Liz and shakes things up every once in awhile! (ie Dear Sister.) The supporting characters are, so far, really just names, popping up in the novel only every once in awhile. I can understand that it will take awhile to get off the ground for them. Lila and Bruce are looking like they are cast from the same mold, both snobby with noses in the air. (yes, I know, they will stay like that for the most part!) but right now, they fit the stereotypical rich guy/girl mold. But not to worry-- it takes awhile to get things off the ground and in the next couple of books all of the characters will stop being names on a page and really break out as interesting personalities, supporting Jess and Liz in Sweet Valley. To be honest, the only reason I bought this book (30 cents at the used bookstore) was so that I could soon get a complete set of all the SVH books.
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Summary: Double Love
Review: Sweet Valley High has been by far my most favorite series of books to read. I enjoy reading the many unique, odd, and sometimes even strange situations the Wakefield sisters encounter in Francine Pascal's writing. It is a good book for young adults, but not one of the best in the series of SV. However, don't let this stop you, because this book can still definitely leave you amused and satisfied.
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Summary: Double Love
Review: Sweet Valley High has been by far my most favorite series of books to read. I enjoy reading the many unique, odd, and sometimes even strange situations the Wakefield sisters encounter in Francine Pascal's writing. It is a good book for young adults, but not one of the best in the series of SV. However, don't let this stop you, because this book can still definitely leave you amused and satisfied.
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Summary: Double Love
Review: Sweet Valley High:Double Love is a awesome book for middle/high school kids to read. I think this book is like true life stuff. I like how this book is about two twin sisters (Elizabeth and Jessica) liking the same guy (Todd).I think that Francine is a great author because she knows how to put action and love in the same book and make it interesting. When I was reing this book I couldn't put it down.Elizabeth is more like me than any other character in this book.Jessica is a brat and thinks th world revolves around her. She hinks she the best thing but she's not, thats what I enjoy about Francine Pascal's writing. If yo liked this maybe you'll be interested in reading the book Sweet Valley High:Double Love book #1 by Francine Pascal. Enjoy Love ya always Alisha
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Summary: Such a cliche!!!
Review: The author of this book does so much stereotyping it makes me sick! I mean, Jessica is the typical blonde, blue-eyed (rah-rah) type cheerleader riding in a red Fiat convertable. Can you get anymore cliched? It gets boring after awhile hearing about the sunny California sky & blue-green water & white sand beach. It's so unrealistic! Everyone is rich, everyone has a pool in their backyard, everyone has cars, every woman is a perfect size six figure. This is not a healthy book for an adolescent to read! A child the age of 12 is going to think she is less beautiful because she is not a size six & does not have blonde hair & blue eyes. And Ms. Pascal needs to be more realistic when it comes to situations in the book. I am so sick & tired of Jessica Wakefield getting her way!
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Summary: Dull
Review: The plot was kind of trite, the twins are described as "drop-dead" gorgeous and boy-crazy Jessica is flirting with the guy Elizabeth likes. And the setting, ever-sunny, warm, perfect Sweet Valley gets old after a while. Maybe the twins should have been plainer and have occasional lousy weather. If girls hope to have a good body image realistic expectations, they'd be better off reading about the Baby-Sitters' Club, where the characters are physically plainer, but more interesting with realistic plots.
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Summary: Great book!!!! Elizabeth and Todd forever!
Review: The very first Sweet Valley book ever. ELizabeth and Todd make the cutest couple. I amm a huge Todd and Elizabeth fan, so I loved this book. Elizabeth and Todd are the cutest couple. Jessica and Elizabeth both like Todd, and Todd likes Elizabeth. Jessica tells ELizabeth and Todd false stories about each other so she can have Todd for herself. Other events occur such as who their brother's dating, and their father's relationship with a woman at work- Marianna West. Todd and Elizabeth make the best couple! This book is very romantic and is excellent!
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Summary: Great book!
Review: This book is the first Sweet Valley book ever written. I read all the Sweet Valley books and every series. Sweet Valley University is my favorite, but I also love Sweet Valley High. This book is a classic. Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield have fallen for Todd Wilkens. Jessica knows she can have any guy at school- but she's wondering why Todd isn't jumping at the chance of getting to date her. Elizabeth secertly likes Todd- and is really sad that Todd chose Jessica over her. But, Todd really likes Elizabeth, and Elizabeth really likes Todd. Jessica wants Todd, and gets him with a few lies here, and a few lies there. Then, one day, Rick Andover asks her out. The night he takes her out she has a terrible time. He takes her to Kelly's and tries to take advantage of her. The police come, and drive her home. They think she's Elizabeth, and Jessica doesn't bother correcting them until they've sped away. Caroline Pearce sees this, and soon the whole school knows. So all these rumors are going around school about Elizabeth, and Bruce Patman is hitting on her. Then a huge story comes around, a very huge story, and soon the school is only talking about it. The Fowlers and the Patmans are feuding and want to make big changes around the school. Also, Steven confesses his love for Tricia Martin and everyone thinks Ned Wakefield is having an affair with Marriana West. Plus, when Jessica goes to the dance with Todd, she gets annoyed at how little affection he shows for her. The only reason he kissed her passionetly, and asked her to the dance is because of a misunderstanding which I won't spoil. Jessica wants to get even with Todd, so she tells Elizabeth that Todd was assaulting her. Elizabeth believes it, and when Todd tries to talk to her, or calls her, Elizabeth tries to act cold toward him, but feels awful. The book countinues on, and Enid is dating Ronnie Edwards. Soon many events happen, and Elizabeth and Todd are together. They soon figure out Jessica's lies, and tell eachother that they loved eachother all along. They kiss passionently, and know that the reason they were acting so cold toward eachother was because of Jessica's lies. They kiss and share romantic moments. Then Elizabeth plans to get revenge on Jessica. To find out if the plan works, or if the romance lasts, read it! This is a great book!
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Summary: Read This One First!
Review: This book was great! I thought it could be a little longer though. Whatever you do, read this book first because it is the first in the series. I don't know why everyone thought it was Elizabeth who did what she did.(Jessica really did it) I recommend it to anyone 11 years old and up.
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