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Sweet Valley Twins: Best Friends by Nicole Andelfinger, Francine Pascal
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Thank you to this book for cleansing something that I was listening (at the current time I finished the book) that literally fried my brain fuse :')
This was a quick and light read and one that struck me hard. Taken from the original series that was released in 1996 (Best Friends), this newly released in the form of a graphic novel with illustrations by Claudia Aguirre which tells a story of identical twins in finding their footing and own self-identity. Elizabeth and Jessica had always done things together from they were born. However, albeit sharing the same outfits and space, they have a totally opposite personality, in which Elizabeth is more quiet while Jessica is more outgoing. Of finding your true-worth and the deep bond between twins, is a story that is quite moving on its own!
Personal Ratings : 4🌟
Firstly, I loved the idea of the publisher in re-releasing this series in graphic novel, to be enjoyed by the audience of the current generation. There's something about evergreen stories that will always be relatable and relevant in this day and age. In the case of the Sweet Valley Twins, the story focuses on the identities of the twins and their struggles in coping without one or the other. Albeit being identical, twins often are the exact opposite of each other in terms of personality, in which will be more obvious as they grow older and they'll start to develop interests of their own. The author did a great job in giving insights to these struggles and how its important that their family and environment really gives an impact in the twin's relationships as they grow older.
I liked that there were a lot of moral values instilled in the story. Whilst Jessica is the twin that we will be annoyed with, I also loved how she would do absolutely ANYTHING for her sister, even if it means breaking a rule. Their character development in the first novel might be scarce, but we can see the progress of their relationship without outshining the other. I felt that the parents had did a good decision at the end in making them not share anything anymore as to let them develop their own personalities and interests, but can still enjoy the company of their twin. At the end of the day, is the bond between them that matters and their interests and personalities would not ruin the special connection that they have.
This is definitely a great book for middle-graders and even as an adult myself, I enjoyed it a lot! The graphics are so visually nice to look at and the colours are vivid and bright; and suits the whole theme of the story. Recommended!
This was a quick and light read and one that struck me hard. Taken from the original series that was released in 1996 (Best Friends), this newly released in the form of a graphic novel with illustrations by Claudia Aguirre which tells a story of identical twins in finding their footing and own self-identity. Elizabeth and Jessica had always done things together from they were born. However, albeit sharing the same outfits and space, they have a totally opposite personality, in which Elizabeth is more quiet while Jessica is more outgoing. Of finding your true-worth and the deep bond between twins, is a story that is quite moving on its own!
Personal Ratings : 4🌟
Firstly, I loved the idea of the publisher in re-releasing this series in graphic novel, to be enjoyed by the audience of the current generation. There's something about evergreen stories that will always be relatable and relevant in this day and age. In the case of the Sweet Valley Twins, the story focuses on the identities of the twins and their struggles in coping without one or the other. Albeit being identical, twins often are the exact opposite of each other in terms of personality, in which will be more obvious as they grow older and they'll start to develop interests of their own. The author did a great job in giving insights to these struggles and how its important that their family and environment really gives an impact in the twin's relationships as they grow older.
I liked that there were a lot of moral values instilled in the story. Whilst Jessica is the twin that we will be annoyed with, I also loved how she would do absolutely ANYTHING for her sister, even if it means breaking a rule. Their character development in the first novel might be scarce, but we can see the progress of their relationship without outshining the other. I felt that the parents had did a good decision at the end in making them not share anything anymore as to let them develop their own personalities and interests, but can still enjoy the company of their twin. At the end of the day, is the bond between them that matters and their interests and personalities would not ruin the special connection that they have.
This is definitely a great book for middle-graders and even as an adult myself, I enjoyed it a lot! The graphics are so visually nice to look at and the colours are vivid and bright; and suits the whole theme of the story. Recommended!