Jenny and Vicky are the self-proclaimed queens of their high school, defined by their vanity and obsession with physical appearance. The two girls maintain a constant presence around their shy, tall friend Karine, though they primarily treat her as a personal assistant and a foil to boost their own egos. This first volume documents the cruel tricks the duo plays on Karine, ranging from romantic sabotage to emotional manipulation, while Karine remains oblivious to their malice. The story focuses on the specific social hierarchy of teenage cliques, highlighting how Jenny and Vicky use their status to secure dates and designer clothes at the expense of others.
The book is aimed at pre-teen and teenage readers navigating the social minefields of middle and high school. Readers gain a cynical but humorous look at the mechanics of toxic popularity and the imbalance of power in group dynamics. It offers a space to process common adolescent experiences regarding bullying and self-image. By the end, the reader recognizes the signs of manipulation and understands how social facades are used to mask deep insecurity and narcissism in peer relationships.
Inward-looking and contemplative; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Empathetic Explorer. Which reader are you?
Insights from Pour qui tu te prends? (Les nombrils, #1)
“C'est notre faire-valoir.”
Vicky et Jenny sont vraiment toxiques. Elles gardent Karine juste pour se sentir belles à côté d'elle. C'est cruel.
Karine me brise le cœur. Elle accepte toutes les insultes en souriant. Elle pense vraiment que c'est du second degré.
“T'as trouvé tes pompes dans une poubelle ?”
Le look de Karine est une cible constante. Ses chaussures et son col roulé deviennent des blagues nationales. Les filles ne la lâchent jamais.
Vicky est une manipulatrice de génie. Elle transforme chaque situation pour passer pour la victime. Son talent me fait peur.
- Published
- 2006
- Publisher
- Dupuis
- ISBN
- 9782800137728
- Language
- FR
