The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks

Reader reviewed by cieli

The Disreputable History Of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart is an amazing novel who's main character is a strong willed, sharp tounged  girl who will do anything to prove that she is as good a the guys. When the males at her school have a secret club she decides that it's very sexist of them to assume that only males can pull pranks and actually get away with it. She proves to all teens that read this story that gender does not specify who you are. Just because your a boy doesnt mean you can't like the color pink, just beacause your a girl does not mean that you can't play football. Frankie is a role model for all females by proving that girls are just as good as guys!

Reader reviewed by Rin

Frankie used to be that dorky girl with frizzy hair. Now, she's not.

In fact, she's managed to attract one of the most sought of seniors at their boarding school.

At first, Frankie is content with her life. That is, until she finds out her boyfriend is part of a secret society that girls aren't allowed in.

From there, things get interesting.

Frankie impersonates the group leader online, and effectively takes over the group and directs the group members to fufill certain pranks.

This book is hilarious and snarky and a joy to read. Pick it up asap! It truly is one not to be missed.

Reader reviewed by Tasha

Frankie Landau-Banks is not your typical teenager. She seems more interested in participating in debates than painting her toes. After an amazing summer where she transformed for a duckling to a swan she is ready to return to Alabaster, the boarding school she calls home for most of the year. Alabaster used to be a male only school, but they allow girls to come as well. Even though girls are allowed at Alabaster now there is still a strong male dominance. Especially concerning a famous secret society, The Loyal Order of the Basset Hounds, who are infamous for their scandalous pranks. Frankie has only briefly heard of this rumored society from conversation her dad has had, as he was an alum of Alabaster and supposed member of the Order. Shortly after school begins Frankie captures the heart after the gorgeous, much sought after Matthew Livingston. She is soon his girlfriend and invited into his inner circle of friends. While she loves being apart of this group of guys she realizes that they are all apart of the Order and are keeping it a secret from her. With ambition and some super sleuthing skills, Frankie listens in on a couple of meetings and learns that Matthew and is right-hand man Alpha are the current, so-called Kings of the Order. Whenever tries to lure information out of Matthew-and o, does she try- he either acts like he is clueless or just plain ignores her. This infuriates Frankie in more than one way. First of all, she doesnt think her boyfriend should be keeping secrets from her and second of all she doesnt think its fair that the Order only allows male members. Being the type of girl that she is Frankie finds a devious way into the Order and makes sure that her name will go down in history. She devises many pranks and lets her message ring clear, but how is she getting away with it and how long can she make it last? Along her hilarious journey she realizes many things, not only about herself, but about how she should be treated.

When picking up this book I had high expectations, because it was written by the amazing E. Lockhart. Let me tell you, this book did not disappoint. In fact I think this is E. Lockharts best book to date. Frankies character was original and I felt like I instantly connected with her. I too have a lot of views that Frankie has, such as why do guys have different standards than girls and so forth. The way Frankie stood up for herself was great. I wish I could do as good a job as she could! Also the book was fall on the floor funny. I was laughing at all the pranks that got pulled and just the words that came out of Frankies mouth. The setting was also really neat. I could actually picture myself sitting in the cafeteria eating the wilted vegetables, and walking on the grass where it deliberately says No Walking on the Grass! I definitely think that this is a must read for anyone looking for a truly humorous, honest, and all around great book!

Reader reviewed by ambeen

This is the first book I have read from E. Lockhart and I absolutely loved it. Lockhart is able to fully capture the emotions and thoughts of a teenage girl. Frankie was a very accurate depiction of fifteen year old girl, minus the whole boarding school secret society.

The secret society at Alabaster, the prep school Frankie attends, was an absorbing theme within the book. It was pure genius. It made me wish my school had a secret society that I would soon be tapped to join!

The books and articles Frankie was reading for her class that helped contribute to her role in the secret society are definitely something I think Ill be checking out. Not only was THE DISREPUTABLE HISTORY OF FRANKIE LANDAU-BANKS entertaining, it was informing, making me want to go out and seek more information on secret societies.

I really hope E. Lockhart writes a sequel for this novel. It was just so good. I cant say enough good things about it. I will definitely be checking out more of Lockharts novels. THE DISREPUTABLE HISTORY OF FRANKIE LANDAU-BANKS has secured her a place as one of my new favorite authors.

Reader reviewed by the book muncher

According to the back cover, Frankie Landau-Banks as a freshman in high school was a slightly geeky girl in the Debate Club. But when she comes back the next year, nobody recognizes her because now she fills out her shirt. And that grabs the attention of a certain senior boy named Matthew Livingston, who soon becomes Frankies boyfriend.

But Frankie isnt content. Matthew often acts distant and doesnt treat her like an intelligent human being. So one day when he cancels their date, she follows him and discovers that hes a member of an all-male secret society. Frankie wants in, but theres no way she can without him Matthew out that she lied to him. Frankie knows she has the brains to get in, so she creates a false email account through which she directs the secret society into performing various pranks.

Although these pranks have the desired effect of reforming some of the schools practices, no one seems to understand the significance, and whenever Frankie tries to explain it, people write her off as thinking too hard. And of course, the pranks cant last forever. Someone has to step up and take the blame.

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks was an incredible novel and one that I wont forget for a long time because it provided a lot of food for thought. It got me thinking about concepts I never wouldve thought of before. Frankies character is a mad genius and a work of art by E. Lockhart. I dont think Ive ever read a novel with such an amazing and unique character as Frankie is. It was kind of strange how fast Frankie thought, but that is just part of her character. The ending was only slightly surprising, but then it was foreshadowed.

I highly recommend this novel to everyone, and it has become one of my favorites. Those who like secret societies such as the one in Secret Society Girl by Diana Peterfreund will enjoy reading about the Loyal Order of the Basset Hound. Readers who like the boarding school setting will also enjoy this novel. I look forward to reading more novels by E. Lockhart, and all of you should look forward to when this novel comes out on the 25th of March.

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