Angie, I Says by Avra Wing

"Angie, I Says" is a coming-of-age novel that tells the story of a young, spirited woman named Angie who finds herself pregnant and at a crossroads in life. Living in New York and working as a waitress, she grapples with the complexities of her Italian-American family, the uncertainty of her relationship with her unreliable boyfriend, and the challenges of impending motherhood. As she navigates the trials of her personal life, Angie's sharp wit and resilience shine through, painting a portrait of a character determined to forge her own path and find her own sense of identity amidst the chaos of her circumstances.

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Total Points: 108

Since this book was first published in 1991, there is a penalty of 27.2%. The age adjusted score is 78.62.

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