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jenny_hedberg's review against another edition
3.0
En bok om en homosexuells helt normala liv? Huvudperson Paul går i en fördomsfri skola där homosexualitet är respekterat och där ingen bryr sig om att footballagets quarterback är transsexuell. Snacka om drömvärld! Men verkligheten måste lämna plats för bokens huvudämne, kärleken. Homosexualiteten får i boken vara självklar och kärleken tillåts istället ta plats. Vilket är helt underbart. Levithan har skrivit en riktigt bra bok. Karaktärerna i boken är lätta att sympatisera med och har ett djup. Istället för att boken innehåller en historia innehåller den flera stycken ihopvävda men ändå skilda, precis som i verkligheten.
get_wrecked_mate's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
This was one of the first Queer fiction books that's I ever read, and it was so great to reread it. David Levithan will always be special to me <3
magikspells's review against another edition
2.0
This book was total fluff. I feel bad even putting it on my 'real-life' shelf because it wasn't real life. It's unfortunate that it can't be real life, but the whole setting revolves around a town there gay and straight people are so integrated that there's few questions of acceptance like there are in the real world. It's not bad, it's just not very realistic coming from a country that has problems accepting the idea of same sex couples being allowed to marry.
I wish the world was a little more like this place. I say a little because there were parts that were still a little out there for me like a dance theme being 'Death', being forced to still rent VHS's because the store owner doesn't like DVDs, dance parties in a book store (really, I'm trying to buy a book here, not be at a concert), among other things. But I digress, the world is not like this. There's really not a whole lot going on in this book other than relationship drama of the high school level. Everyone is so accepted and understood that they don't really seem to have any problems other than the ones that they create on their own. In fact the only person who has any real issues (Tony) is benched into a very small supporting role in the overall cast.
I also really didn't like this recording. I really don't like the full cast audio, I just want one narrator. And the piano interludes got on my nerves more times then not.
It's not a bad book. I just put it higher on a pedestal after really enjoying David's character point of view in [b:Will Grayson, Will Grayson|6567017|Will Grayson, Will Grayson|John Green|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1368393890s/6567017.jpg|6759965]. But there's no depth like there was for his Will Grayson. I'm not giving up on you yet David. I still believe I'll love your books. I just didn't love this one.
I wish the world was a little more like this place. I say a little because there were parts that were still a little out there for me like a dance theme being 'Death', being forced to still rent VHS's because the store owner doesn't like DVDs, dance parties in a book store (really, I'm trying to buy a book here, not be at a concert), among other things. But I digress, the world is not like this. There's really not a whole lot going on in this book other than relationship drama of the high school level. Everyone is so accepted and understood that they don't really seem to have any problems other than the ones that they create on their own. In fact the only person who has any real issues (Tony) is benched into a very small supporting role in the overall cast.
I also really didn't like this recording. I really don't like the full cast audio, I just want one narrator. And the piano interludes got on my nerves more times then not.
It's not a bad book. I just put it higher on a pedestal after really enjoying David's character point of view in [b:Will Grayson, Will Grayson|6567017|Will Grayson, Will Grayson|John Green|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1368393890s/6567017.jpg|6759965]. But there's no depth like there was for his Will Grayson. I'm not giving up on you yet David. I still believe I'll love your books. I just didn't love this one.
protoman21's review
4.0
Though the oddness of the high school was entertaining at times, I actually found it to be distracting to the story. I connect better to the characters when people act according to predictable patterns. That doesn't mean the setting cannot be fantastical, but the characters should be recognizable or I will not be able to understand or sympathize with the story.
That said, I still enjoyed this book and did connect with Paul and several of his friends. I also appreciate that a story like this can be told now and it not be a big deal. Levithan's books have become must reads for me now, much like John Green.
That said, I still enjoyed this book and did connect with Paul and several of his friends. I also appreciate that a story like this can be told now and it not be a big deal. Levithan's books have become must reads for me now, much like John Green.
dymanu's review
3.0
O que me vem à cabeça quando penso neste livro é: mas que prólogo tão desnecessário!!!
Posto isto, achei a história um pouco irreal, pois a personagem principal apesar de gay tem a vida perfeita (tanto a nível de aceitação dos pais como de amigos), o que na realidade 95% das vezes não acontece.
A história até foi engraçada e cute e recomendo como uma leitura leve entre livros mais complexos.
Posto isto, achei a história um pouco irreal, pois a personagem principal apesar de gay tem a vida perfeita (tanto a nível de aceitação dos pais como de amigos), o que na realidade 95% das vezes não acontece.
A história até foi engraçada e cute e recomendo como uma leitura leve entre livros mais complexos.
legitamatehalo's review against another edition
4.0
i heard someone say that it wasn't realistic and it was a fake utopia type story and yeah. that's exactly what it is, he even say it in the end with the q & a and i would get why someone wouldn't like it, but hey i liked it.
iamfiwi's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
marsm0th's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Not at all a challenging or even groundbreaking novel-- but it's charming, fun, and fast. If I had read this in middle school, I think I would have loved it even more. The characters were relatable and real (as Levithan so often delivers), but the most stand-out aspect of the book was the fact that not everything was wrapped up into a perfect bow. Friendships were left torn as they so often are (yet rarely in literature). Sweet ending-- if you're looking for a quick and lovable read, I recommend.
marieintheraw's review
2.0
this was the book that made me realize i wasn't as big of a fan of Levithan as I initially thought.