Plot Summary

Carter Finally Gets It

Brent Crawford
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Carter Finally Gets It

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009

Book Brief

Brent Crawford

Carter Finally Gets It

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

300

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban America • 2000s

Topic
Publication Year

2009

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-17 years

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Super Short Summary

Carter Finally Gets It by Brent Crawford follows 14-year-old Will Carter, an attractive and athletic high school freshman preoccupied with sex, who balances his social life, sports, and a newfound interest in drama. His obsession with the popular cheerleader Amber Lee, turbulent parties, encounters with a bully, and initial stuttering around girls drive his adventures, culminating in his realization of genuine connections. This book includes derogatory slurs and objectifies young women, portraying them as overly promiscuous.

Humorous

Adventurous

Playful

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

3,624 ratings

69%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Brent Crawford’s Carter Finally Gets It is appreciated for its humor and relatable portrayal of high school dilemmas. Critics praised its authentic voice and engaging first-person narrative. However, some found the protagonist's immaturity and repetitive jokes off-putting. Overall, it remains a charming and realistic depiction of teenage life.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Carter Finally Gets It?

Fans of humorous, coming-of-age tales like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging will enjoy Carter Finally Gets It by Brent Crawford. The book appeals to teens navigating the awkwardness of high school with a lively, relatable protagonist and laugh-out-loud moments.

4.2

3,624 ratings

69%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

300

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban America • 2000s

Topic
Publication Year

2009

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-17 years

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