Also by Naomi Kramer:
- DEAD(ish)
- Cupcake of Love
- (ψιλο) ΝΕΚΡΗ
- (technically) DEAD
- Bad F*ck I
- What the F*ck is a Christian Anyway?
- DEAD (as a doorpost)
- Bad F*ck II
- Bad Juju
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Published: May 09, 2010
Words: 29384 (approximate)
Language: English
Ebook short description
How does an emo teen with an ex-druggie mum, a non-existent father and a penchant for fast cars fit into a traditional Aussie church? Why has the new boy, Mr Perfect Pastor's Kid, caused her to question every belief she holds dear? And why the sudden interest in Leviticus? This is the first novella in a series of 3.Extended description
How does an emo teen with an ex-druggie mum, a non-existent father and a penchant for fast cars fit into a traditional Aussie church? Why has the new boy, Mr Perfect Pastor's Kid, caused her to question every belief she holds dear? And why the sudden interest in Leviticus?Maisy May is a novella - approx. 30,000 words - for teens and adults. It is the first in a series of three about Maisy.
Contains occasional profanity, and sexual and religious themes.
Excerpt:
"My name's Maisy May Dickens. I'm about five foot nine inches tall, I weigh far too little through no fault of my own, and I'm a really bad Christian. I don't mean a bad-arse Christian who goes around smiting the evildoers. It's just that I've never been good at being a good little Christian girl, and some days I doubt I ever will. I swear. I yawn in church. I laugh at fart jokes. I'm loud and I dress goth and I try hard to be kind to people but too often I yell at them instead. Not exactly a poster girl for Christian Girl... (Read more)
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Review by:
Vicki Tyley
on Sep. 29, 2010 :
I was hooked from the disclaimer at the front: “This book contains profanity, violence toward bagsnatchers, religious discussions which don't necessarily conclude with 'and of course the bible's always right, as is the church', moral judgments, teen sex, gay relationships, and - possibly worst of all - Australian spelling and slang…”
This novella was so different to anything I’ve ever read. It was right out there, raw and real. Maisy May is a straight-talking tough nut, loyal as she is outspoken. I loved both her voice and the story.
Bloody brilliant as we Aussies say…
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Stephen Lovejoy
on July 15, 2010 :
I like the story, and how the characters develop in the telling. The characters are realistic, and behave in ways you might expect them to do. This may not be a book for the easily offended, and fair warning is given.
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
SneakySnake
on June 27, 2010 :
What can I say? A lovable character that was somehow real and raw. I wished it was longer. Well worth the read!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
GraceKrispy
on June 14, 2010 :
I really enjoyed the characters in this book. I think there was so many facets to the relationships in this story, it would have been great as a full-length novel. The story was engaging, and I'd love to see a sequel!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
omk3
on June 04, 2010 :
Let me first confess that I would never normally read a book with the word "christian" on the cover. But having read (and loved) Naomi Kramer's first book, I knew I couldn't really go wrong with this one. As expected, it was not preachy at all, and as expected, it was a joy to read.
I loved Maisy's fresh voice and I followed with great interest her journey through doubts, friendships, experimentations, and life changes. She is a strong, interesting, loveable character, and I can't wait for the next novella to see how she's doing. Her direct and honest narration really makes you care for this fictional girl as if she was a close friend.
(reviewed the day of purchase)