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Les liens de l'amitié (Les Nombrils, #3)

by Maryse Dubuc, Delaf

2008•Dupuis•FR
About the book

In this third installment of the graphic novel series, the central trio of Karine, Jenny, and Vicky navigates the aggressive social hierarchy of high school. The plot focuses on the manipulative behavior of Jenny and Vicky, who consistently exploit the soft-hearted Karine to bolster their own social status. As they compete for the attention of attractive boys and local popularity, their interactions reveal the toxic undercurrents of their bond. The story tracks specific instances of academic pressure, physical vanity, and the constant threat of social exclusion that dictates their daily choices.

Teenagers and young adults read this series to see the darker, more cynical aspects of high school social circles depicted with sharp wit. The book appeals to those interested in the psychological friction between perceived best friends and the cruelty often found in adolescent cliques. Readers come away with a clear-eyed view of how insecurity drives bullying and how peer pressure functions in a competitive environment. It provides a satirical yet recognizable map of the vanity and shifting loyalties common in teenage social dynamics.

Reading profile

Practical, inward-looking and contemplative; an easy read.

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Insights from Les liens de l'amitié (Les Nombrils, #3)

“C'est pas pour te vexer, mais t'as pas le physique pour avoir des problèmes.”

Vicky est un monstre de narcissisme pur. Elle utilise ses amies comme des accessoires pour briller davantage.

Karine mérite tellement mieux que ces deux vipères. Son manque d'estime de soi me brise le cœur à chaque page.

Jenny n'a aucune pensée originale. Elle suit Vicky comme un petit chien pour ne pas finir seule.

“Si la bêtise était de l'or, vous seriez multimillionnaires.”

Le look gothique de Mélanie cache une vraie intelligence. Elle voit clair dans le jeu toxique du trio.

Details
Published
2008
Publisher
Dupuis
ISBN
9782800140315
Language
FR

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