The Lost Diaries of Adrian Mole, 1999-2001 by Sue Townsend

The Lost Diaries of Adrian Mole, 1999-2001 by Sue Townsend this is the collection of journal entries that originally appeared in the Guardian newspaper.  It is seventh in the series.  Unfortunately it comes off as a sort of best hits collection.  The characters are static at this point which doesn't surprise or bother me that much.  I did find it frustrating that Adrian navigates his way through the same events.  He falls in love with his therapist, is in a dysfunctional relationship, writes angry correspondence, his parents fall back into love and there's even a debate over school dress code.  The wider social commentary is muted.  I'm not sure if that was a space concern.  The last 10 pages are very good they deal with the characters reactions to 9/11.  I only wish there was more.

Recommended only for those familiar with the series.