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The Lonely Hearts Club (The Lonely Hearts Club, #1)

Elizabeth Eulberg
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The Lonely Hearts Club (The Lonely Hearts Club, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2010

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Elizabeth Eulberg

The Lonely Hearts Club (The Lonely Hearts Club, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

290

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2010

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

Lexile Level

HL640L

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Super Short Summary

The Lonely Hearts Club by Elizabeth Eulberg follows Penny Lane Bloom, a high school student who, after a painful breakup, forms a club dedicated to swearing off dating. The narrative explores themes of friendship, self-respect, and empowerment as Penny and her friends navigate the challenges of adolescence and relationships.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

28,010 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Elizabeth Eulberg's The Lonely Hearts Club resonates with young adults through its engaging narrative about friendship and self-empowerment. Praised for its relatable characters and humor, the novel offers a fresh perspective on teenage relationships. However, some critics find it predictable and feel it relies too heavily on clichés. Overall, it's an uplifting read for its target audience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Lonely Hearts Club (The Lonely Hearts Club, #1)?

The ideal reader for Elizabeth Eulberg’s The Lonely Hearts Club is a teen who enjoys contemporary young adult fiction with themes of friendship, empowerment, and romance. Fans of Sarah Dessen’s Just Listen or Ann Brashares’ The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants will find this book engaging and relatable.

4.0

28,010 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

290

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2010

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

Lexile Level

HL640L

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