The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares

I've always suspected this book would be boring because I don't think friendship would be an interesting main story line.  However, I fairly enjoyed this book because of the characters' personalities.  It is difficult to find a Lena, the modest beauty, in the world and a carefree Bridget, whom in real life would come off as a maneater. 

I don't think I can imagine myself as Lena because she is the person I would want to be but am not.  I have the same difficulty as her for not communicating with my grandparents due to language barriers and the shortage of affection.  In a way, wouldn't you feel that they aren't family then?  But you would still give them the respect because they are your parents' parents.  In addition, I would have the same reaction as Lena at first if I caught and thought was Kostas spying on me.  I wouldn't have told my parents though because there was no need for drama.  Except, the silent treatment would have worked.  It's unbelievable that Lena pushed Kostas away in the first place.  How can you do that to such a beautiful man???

Bridget is always craving for attention.  I would be embarrassed!!!  I'm thinking all the times I did do that and I feel ashamed and now I find myself taking a backseat on things.  But if I was Bridget and did lose my virginity to some one who disagreed to before, the cheapness would be seeping into my veins.  Maybe it's the loss of her mother that caused this or the absence of her father.  In the end, Bridget needed to be saved.

If I was Carmen, I would long ago tell that speech to my father.  That's all I can say.

Tibby, I don't know why she is so angst all the time.  I don't even know if I used angst correctly.  But I am happy that she found meaning for becoming friends with Bailey.  The fact that she didn't feel awkward later is a question mark over my head.  For Bailey too, wouldn't I feel awkward to make an older person become friends with me?  Yes, I would.

I wish there was an audience, so I know what you guys think of my thoughts on characters.  I want to know yours too.

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