Anytime there is something controversial about a book, I have to read it. I always have to see what the big deal is. Reading How Opal Mehta Got Kissed, Got Wild and Got a Life by Kaavya Visanathan is no exception. The author has been accused of plagiarism by coping passages from other books the author has read and loved.. Maybe she has and maybe she hasn't, I don't know, but I truly loved and enjoyed the book.
Since Opal's birth, her primary focus in life has been to get into Harvard. Her parents have actively supported Opal by planning, with spreadsheets, lists and flow charts, her every activity with getting into Harvard as the goal. When Opal blows her first interview for early admissions and with advice from the Dean of Admissions at Harvard, Opal has to ask herself the question" What do you like to do for fun?" Before Opal can get accepted into Harvard, she must answer the question. Plan HOWGAL ( How Opal Will Get A Life) is immediately set into motion. Opal's parents come up with the flowcharts and spreadsheets that will help her become popular, become wild and get kissed.
I really liked this book and am disappointed by the accusation of plagiarism. I will probably never find out what happens to Opal and her life at Harvard.
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