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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
3.25
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.
erikagarzaelorduy's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
It's a cute gay utopia. I didn't know it was YA when I got it but liked it anyway, it was an easy read.
mehsi's review
4.0
I am trying to read more Lgbt novels, there aren't that many out though. I read some reviews about this book and decided to check it out.
And wow, it was a real trip. Though I felt like the book was also quite utopian. Now I hear you say, why? Well because throughout the book, no one minded the gays, no one minded people who dressed as girls (or the other way around), no one minded the lesbians. Sure there were one or 2 instances where the characters were called gay in a bad way. But other than it was quite tame. Like our main character just lived in a place were no one minded it, were apparently being in love with same gender, or dressing up as the other gender were normal. It felt quite strange, but I have to say also a nice change from the normal lgbt books. Which mostly features the angst, the fear to come out, the hate, and even murder/death happening. This book has none. It is just a fluffy read of 2 boys who love each other, but something goes wrong.
All in all, I loved this book, our main character was really fun, but also an idiot at times. Kissing/hugging other dudes while you are in the beginning stage of your relationship and your boyfriend doesn't know you well hug everyone? Bad idea. Also kissing your ex? Wait what?
But I loved how he tried his best to get back to his love, how he tried so much for him, gave him presents, time and love.
Strange characters, well I would say Darlene, I didn't know what to think of. She (or he) was awesome, outspoken and did whatever she wanted.
Also I really disliked Joni, she was so nice at the beginning but turned into a major (pardon my french) bitch.
Luckily there are enough good characters, and luckily they aren't all perfect, but all have their things that go wrong, and that makes the story fun, to see those characters grow or change.
Overall, I would really recommend this to everyone! Read this!
And wow, it was a real trip. Though I felt like the book was also quite utopian. Now I hear you say, why? Well because throughout the book, no one minded the gays, no one minded people who dressed as girls (or the other way around), no one minded the lesbians. Sure there were one or 2 instances where the characters were called gay in a bad way. But other than it was quite tame. Like our main character just lived in a place were no one minded it, were apparently being in love with same gender, or dressing up as the other gender were normal. It felt quite strange, but I have to say also a nice change from the normal lgbt books. Which mostly features the angst, the fear to come out, the hate, and even murder/death happening. This book has none. It is just a fluffy read of 2 boys who love each other, but something goes wrong.
All in all, I loved this book, our main character was really fun, but also an idiot at times. Kissing/hugging other dudes while you are in the beginning stage of your relationship and your boyfriend doesn't know you well hug everyone? Bad idea. Also kissing your ex? Wait what?
But I loved how he tried his best to get back to his love, how he tried so much for him, gave him presents, time and love.
Strange characters, well I would say Darlene, I didn't know what to think of. She (or he) was awesome, outspoken and did whatever she wanted.
Also I really disliked Joni, she was so nice at the beginning but turned into a major (pardon my french) bitch.
Luckily there are enough good characters, and luckily they aren't all perfect, but all have their things that go wrong, and that makes the story fun, to see those characters grow or change.
Overall, I would really recommend this to everyone! Read this!
andrea59's review
4.0
Este libro y yo tenemos una curiosa historia juntos.
Lo descubrí hace más o menos dos años, en aquella época en la que tenía un nivel de inglés aún más lamentable que el de ahora (xD). Me llamó muchísimo la atención la portada y también su temática, puesto que, por aquel entonces, nunca había leído una historia que tratase de personas homosexuales (creo que ni sabía que existían). Como no estaba en español, me prometí a misma que cuando fuera más mayor (no imaginaba que aprender inglés me llevaría, relativamente, tan poco tiempo) lo leería.
Dos años después he cumplido con esta promesa, que casi ni recordaba, porque he oído hablar maravillas de David Levithan y, como quería leer un libro suyo y no sabía por cual comenzar, me acordé de este.
"Boy meets boy" ha resultado ser una historia bonita, optimista y entretenida de leer. No esperaba una gran cosa de este libro cuando empecé a leerlo (y a las treinta páginas tuve miedo de que fuera malo porque leí una crítica bastante mala de una persona con gustos parecidos a los míos) por lo que ha sido una grata sorpresa.
Cierto es que tampoco empaticé tanto con los personajes, y no hubo ninguno que pudiera decirse que me encantase, pero no me caían mal y eso ya es mérito bastante.
¿Drag queens como jugadoras de fútbol americano? Bueeeeeno... No cabe duda de ese sería un instituto curioso. Lo que sí me gustó fue la aceptación general, tanto de sus compañeros como la de sus padres. Y hubo un par de bromas con la orientación sexual que me sacaron unas buenas risas xD
Y ya para acabar, sin hacer spoilers, debo decir que de no haber leído [b: Persona Normal|12969140|Persona normal|Benito Taibo|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1393180911s/12969140.jpg|18127317] y haber conocido gracias a este libro la canción de "What a wonderful word" me hubiese perdido ese gran y entrañable guiño que hay al final de "Boy meets boy".
Lo descubrí hace más o menos dos años, en aquella época en la que tenía un nivel de inglés aún más lamentable que el de ahora (xD). Me llamó muchísimo la atención la portada y también su temática, puesto que, por aquel entonces, nunca había leído una historia que tratase de personas homosexuales (creo que ni sabía que existían). Como no estaba en español, me prometí a misma que cuando fuera más mayor (no imaginaba que aprender inglés me llevaría, relativamente, tan poco tiempo) lo leería.
Dos años después he cumplido con esta promesa, que casi ni recordaba, porque he oído hablar maravillas de David Levithan y, como quería leer un libro suyo y no sabía por cual comenzar, me acordé de este.
"Boy meets boy" ha resultado ser una historia bonita, optimista y entretenida de leer. No esperaba una gran cosa de este libro cuando empecé a leerlo (y a las treinta páginas tuve miedo de que fuera malo porque leí una crítica bastante mala de una persona con gustos parecidos a los míos) por lo que ha sido una grata sorpresa.
Cierto es que tampoco empaticé tanto con los personajes, y no hubo ninguno que pudiera decirse que me encantase, pero no me caían mal y eso ya es mérito bastante.
¿Drag queens como jugadoras de fútbol americano? Bueeeeeno... No cabe duda de ese sería un instituto curioso. Lo que sí me gustó fue la aceptación general, tanto de sus compañeros como la de sus padres. Y hubo un par de bromas con la orientación sexual que me sacaron unas buenas risas xD
Y ya para acabar, sin hacer spoilers, debo decir que de no haber leído [b: Persona Normal|12969140|Persona normal|Benito Taibo|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1393180911s/12969140.jpg|18127317] y haber conocido gracias a este libro la canción de "What a wonderful word" me hubiese perdido ese gran y entrañable guiño que hay al final de "Boy meets boy".
fairiesdust's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
2.0
diar's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
shhchar's review
This book tried way too hard to be unique and quirky. I just wanted a simple romance, and while there was one beneath everything else, it wasn't enough for me to go on.
stephxsu's review
3.0
I think this book is wonderfully important and innovative, of course. Books about gays shouldn't always have to be just about the difficulties of coming out; there should be straightforward homosexual romances as well, and that is what BOY MEETS BOY gives us. Paul and Noah's gradual romantic development is awkward and beautiful. Side characters add wonderful color to the story...sometimes perhaps a little TOO much. BOY MEETS BOY did have a large amount of over-the-top high school drama; that was something that bugged me about this story the first time I read it, when I was in high school, and bugged me during this reread as well.