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Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction

Sue Townsend
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Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction

Fiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2006

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Sue Townsend

Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction

Fiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

332

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Fiction

Genre
Humor

British Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Leicester, England • 2000s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2006

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction follows Adrian Mole as he navigates adulthood amidst personal and societal challenges. Set in early 2000s Britain, the diary format chronicles his struggles with relationships, career, and the political climate, intertwining personal experiences with broader themes of uncertainty and identity.

Humorous

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

7,573 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction by Sue Townsend offers a humorous yet poignant satire of early 21st-century life. Readers appreciate Townsend's wit and social commentary, though some feel the plot can seem repetitive. The book provides a nostalgic continuation of Adrian's adventures, appealing to long-time fans while remaining accessible to newcomers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction?

Readers who enjoy The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾ will appreciate Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction. Fans of humorous, satirical takes on modern life, akin to Helen Fielding’s Bridget Jones’s Diary, will find it entertaining and insightful.

4.2

7,573 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

332

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Fiction

Genre
Humor

British Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Leicester, England • 2000s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2006

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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