Fangirl
by Rainbow Rowell
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell holds a highly rated rating of 4.12 out of 5, based on 340.4K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 483 pages.
About Fangirl
A coming-of-age tale of fan fiction, family and first love.
Cath is a Simon Snow fan.Okay, the whole world is a Simon Snow fan..But for Cath, being a fan is her life—and she’s really good at it. She and her twin sister, Wren, ensconced themselves in the Simon Snow series when they were just kids; it’s what got them through their mother leaving. Reading. Rereading. Hanging out in Simon Snow forums, writing Simon Snow fan fiction, dressing up like the characters for every movie premiere.Cath’s sister has mostly grown away from fandom, but Cath can’t let go. She doesn’t want to.Now that they’re going to college, Wren has told Cath she doesn’t want to be roommates. Cath is on her own, completely outside of her comfort zone. She’s got a surly roommate with a charming, always-around boyfriend, a fiction-writing professor who thinks fan fiction is the end of the civilized world, a handsome classmate who only wants to talk about words... And she can’t stop worrying about her dad, who’s loving and fragile and has never really been alone.For Cath, the question is: Can she do this? Can she make it without Wren holding her hand? Is she ready to start living her own life? Writing her own stories?And does she even want to move on if it means leaving Simon Snow behind?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Rainbow Rowell |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 483 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Fiction, Romance, Fiction, Chick-lit |
| Average Rating | 4.12 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 340,379 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Fangirl?
Fangirl is categorized as Young Adult, Fiction, Romance, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Fangirl worth reading?
Based on 340.4K reader ratings, Fangirl has an average score of 4.12 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Fangirl?
Fangirl has 483 pages.
Who wrote Fangirl?
Fangirl was written by Rainbow Rowell. It was first published in 2013.
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