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The Pigman (Paperback)

by Paul Zindel (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (287 customer reviews)
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For sophomores John and Lorraine, the world feels meaningless; nothing is important. They certainly can never please their parents, and school is a chore. To pass the time, they play pranks on unsuspecting people. It's during one of these pranks that they meet the "Pigman"--a fat, balding old man with a zany smile plastered on his face. In spite of themselves, John and Lorraine soon find that they're caught up in Mr. Pignati's zest for life. In fact, they become so involved that they begin to destroy the only corner of the world that's ever mattered to them. Originally published in 1968, this novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Paul Zindel still sings with sharp emotion as John and Lorraine come to realize that "Our life would be what we made of it--nothing more, nothing less." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


-- SLJ.

"Intensely moving story of believable alienated young people." --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Pigman, Jul 9 2004
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I just finished reading the Pigman and it was a great book. I really do recomend it to many young people. When I got to some good chapters, I just did not want to put the book down! I guess I enjoyed reading this book because it really relates to some people. John and Lorraine didn't like high school and they tell their lives like they really are.
I really enjoyed reading "The Pigamn," and I hope you do, too!
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1.0 out of 5 stars This book was the worst, Jun 10 2004
By Vincent (China Town) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pigman (Hardcover)
it was really bad i hated it because it was narrated by john and lorraine and they are horrible narrators.
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1.0 out of 5 stars (...), April 28 2004
By Carole "cclgoodstuff" (West Chester PA USA) - See all my reviews
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it was the worst book i have ever read.it is narraited by john and lorrine. they both take turns every other chapter. the two who are best friends, wanted to write down their experience with the pigman before they would forget them. the pigman was a nickname they gave mr. pignati, an old man whoese retired. the way the came in contact with the man was by calling him up. the teenagers were playing a phone game n called the lonely old man and who invited them over in a heartbeat. this is how their friendship started. they end up bonding with the pigman and they always go to the zoo with the old man to see his best friend bobo the babboon. even tho i didnt like this story by paul zindle- there r many themes in this book that are important such as dont abuse ur friendship, respect elders, or ur choices today affect ur choices tomorrow.
i dont recomend this book at all. they tell u the ending in the beginign which just spoils it. but as u read it u sort of forget that it happenes and when it does u go o yea! n then its the end-its just leaves u hanging. so then u have to read the 2nd book called the pigman's legacy. i only read that book only because i wanted to know wut happened to john and lorriane. the 2nd book is sort of like the 1st book only with new characters and a semi different plot. basiclly i didnt like this book at all and dont recomend that u read it
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4.0 out of 5 stars Pigman is Great
The Pigman by Paul Zindel is a great book for young adults. This book is great for kids looking for an easy read about some funny stuff. John, Loraine, and Mr. Read more
Published on Mar 15 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars An Okay Book, by Alicia
The book "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel is not great but good. Zindel did a good job making the characters seem real by including smoking, drinking and dyfunctional families which... Read more
Published on Mar 12 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars A tale dating back to the 1960's..
The Pigman is a tragic story consisting of three main characters; John, who is the typical trouble maker, Lorraine, a girl striving to achieve something regardless of her mother's... Read more
Published on Mar 12 2004 by Kristen from MLMS

3.0 out of 5 stars Very superficial Debth(RJ Jackson)
I think that this book was well written with an inner meaning that only real readers will get. Paul Zindels use of words and comedy make this book appealing to both old and young... Read more
Published on Mar 12 2004

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Very interesting the the better readers.
If you like reading about characters that prank phone call people then this is the story for you. If you enjoy a more intense read like I do, then you'd be happier reading a... Read more
Published on Mar 12 2004

2.0 out of 5 stars Just another book in the bookstore
I expected this book to be crzy and interesting but insted it just a book about a weird man mixed in with a love story. Read more
Published on Mar 12 2004

2.0 out of 5 stars This book is not really worth reading.
I believe that "The Pigman" was an okay book but it was rather drawn out and not very interesting. The book had two main characters including John and Lorraine. Read more
Published on Mar 12 2004 by Kristen from MLMS

2.0 out of 5 stars The Bad book "The Pigman"
The Pigman , in my opinion, was not a very good book. The book starts in a town in the 70's. The story continues as Lorraine, a new unpopular, paranoid girl meets John, a mean,... Read more
Published on Mar 11 2004

2.0 out of 5 stars The Bad book "The Pigman"
The Pigman , in my opionion, was not a very good book. The book starts in a town i the 70's. The story continues as Lorraine, a new unpopular paranoid girl mets John, a mean kind... Read more
Published on Mar 11 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars The Pigman
I thought that the pigman was a very boring book all together but the book had sertant chapters that were very good. Read more
Published on Mar 11 2004

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