Gossip Girl #1: A Novel (Gossip Girl Series)

I've had the first installment of the series in my possession since the year it came out. With all of the hype that surrounded it, I was eager to read it, yet kept putting it off. Now, it's a popular TV series (one of my FAVORITES by the way) and I decided that since I am hooked on the show, why not give the book(s) a try.

Unfortunately, in my opinion, this novel left much to be desired. It doesn't live up to the hype of the series -- and usually when you talk about books and movies/shows it's the other way around -- and I believe that's what left me unmoved. I expected the book to be MUCH better. Now, don't get me wrong, the GOSSIP GIRL novel is a juicy one, but it's missing something. The characters lacked a sense of vigor but if you're a gossip-monger, do you really mind?

GOSSIP GIRL is a strictly a "for entertainment purposes" type of book and reminds me of the ever-present celebrity scandals that bombard our TV sets and newspapers on a regular basis. Definitely NOT for the young and impressionable. 3 stars.

I love the television show and got this book to see how it compared, suffering the embarrassment of being a 19-year-old in the Young Adult section. "Gossip Girl" can be fairly enjoyable at times, but I'm not quite sure what audience it's catered to. I finished the book in about an hour and a half- the reading is a bit oversimplified. The characters are interesting enough, but one-dimensional. All of this is expected for the young teenage book set. But other parts of the book are troubling. It doesn't bother me that the characters do drugs and have casual sex- I've been reading books about all that for years. The problem is that they suffer absolutely no consequences for their actions- no STDs, no arrests, no angry parents. The characters are still seen as people to look up to and people who get good grades. Sure, in the book the characters deal with some problems, but nothing like they would in real life. If you're a mature teen who enjoys semi-trashy chick lit, then "Gossip Girl" will do the trick. Otherwise, stay away. Maybe try the TV show instead.

Gossip Girl shares the latest gossip on her website, like that Serena's back from boarding school.This former it-girl is back to be Blair's best friend again, but Blair feels differently. She's mad at Serena for stealing her boyfriend and leaving without even saying goodbye. Read this book and find out if they're best friends for ever, or best friends for never.

A book for young teenage girls that they are able to relate to, Gossip Girl by Cecily Von Ziegesar. This book has a lot of combinations of every different teenager.

This is a fiction book about 14 to 17 years old teenagers. They are basically allowed to do what ever they want, just as long as they don't embarrass their family. Serena van der Woodsen is back in town after a year of boarding school, just when things couldn't get any worse. Seems like something is a miss fit with Serena's old friends, Blair, Isabel and Kati have better things to do besides wonder what Serena did to get kicked out of boarding school and doesn't plan on having her as a friend again. However, not everyone is upset over Serena's return. Blair's boyfriend, Nate, is having a hard time being truthful with his girlfriend and is glad that she is back. Nate's friend, Chuck, is hoping the rumors of Serena are true. Serena is find things in common with her new friends.

I would recommend this book to people who enjoy reading books that are drama filled; this is the right book for you. It gives you a better perspective about how it is like being rich and when your parents are ever home, it's not the same as your normal life. Just remember you can relate to this book in many different ways.

I purchased the 1st series of Gossip Girl in hopes of getting my 17yr daughter more interested in reading, I must say it was an awesome pick, she loves the book. She is already on the 2nd book and can't stop talking about how good it is. Great choice for High School girls