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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I began this book not liking either of our protagonists, but was pleasantly surprised to be won over in the end. The character development is much stronger than you would imagine for a story taking place over the course of a month, but then I suppose that's what being a teenager is like - dramatic and so, so malleable.
The ending of Will Grayson, Will Grayson is so genuinely lovely and heartfelt that suddenly the entire book is worth it. The key themes turn out to be friendship, and honesty, and an acute awareness of how we're all self-centred in a way that truly helps no-one, least of all ourselves. Isn't that what every good coming-of-age story is trying to say?
The ending of Will Grayson, Will Grayson is so genuinely lovely and heartfelt that suddenly the entire book is worth it. The key themes turn out to be friendship, and honesty, and an acute awareness of how we're all self-centred in a way that truly helps no-one, least of all ourselves. Isn't that what every good coming-of-age story is trying to say?
Interesting book. I liked the plot, but I couldn't help but obsess over both authors' writing styles. Why are all of John Green's protagonists moody, anti-establishment only children? How did they manage to blend the plot of Hold Me Closer so seamlessly, especially since only David Levithan worked on the sequel (which I plan to read next)?
Overall, a nice addition to the LGBT literary canon.
Overall, a nice addition to the LGBT literary canon.
challenging
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
*SPOILER ALERTS!!!!!!!*
Two Will Graysons meet, both of which have normal lives. Honestly, both of them were only okay, in my opinion. Given more meat to their bones and descriptiveness, these two could have really shined. I thought the two Wills would form more of a brotherly relationship, when they only really got to an acquaintance relationship.
Will Grayson, written by John Green, was my favorite of the two Wills. He falls for a girl named Jane, who he thinks is prettier in her profile pictures, and even tells her so at one point. This Will was kind, but I felt as if something was missing in his story. He, at one point, had me thinking that he would come out as bisexual, after seeming really interesting in varying features of guys, especially eyes. I know that eyes are usually seen as a portal to the soul, so when he obsesses about Grayson's eyes, I thought he would at least become closer with him. Instead, they exchange screen names, and cell numbers, and that seems to be about it.
Will Grayson, written by David Levithan, was an interesting character, but so much more could have been done with him. He is in love, in the beginning of the book, with a guy he met on the internet named Isaac... *spoiler alert* which ends up being his friend, Maura. I found this somewhat hard to believe, because didn't Grayson ever ask for a picture of Isaac? What about a Skype date or something? Setting something up like that isn't too difficult. Grayson then falls for Tiny Cooper, which is the best friend of Will. This relationship irritated me too, because for the entire rest of the book, Grayson focuses on how fat Tiny is. I could even understand it being something that Grayson would be in shock about at first, but could later come to accept.... But he seems so focused on it, that it makes me would if there was actually love there at all. Finally, there is this guy Gideon, who obviously wants to go out with Grayson, but Grayson seems to be friendzoning him HARD. Gideon sounds cute and just wants a chance with Grayson, but doesn't beg, just help Grayson solve whatever problems are going on in his life.
This book deserves about a 2.5, but I'll round to 3 because I'm feeling generous. With underdeveloped female characters, obesity comments, and the fact that Grayson has HORRIBLE punctuation skills, this book had me considering putting it down several times. If it wasn't for wondering when Will was going to come out as bisexual (which he sadly never did), I would have stopped this book a long time ago.
Two Will Graysons meet, both of which have normal lives. Honestly, both of them were only okay, in my opinion. Given more meat to their bones and descriptiveness, these two could have really shined. I thought the two Wills would form more of a brotherly relationship, when they only really got to an acquaintance relationship.
Will Grayson, written by John Green, was my favorite of the two Wills. He falls for a girl named Jane, who he thinks is prettier in her profile pictures, and even tells her so at one point. This Will was kind, but I felt as if something was missing in his story. He, at one point, had me thinking that he would come out as bisexual, after seeming really interesting in varying features of guys, especially eyes. I know that eyes are usually seen as a portal to the soul, so when he obsesses about Grayson's eyes, I thought he would at least become closer with him. Instead, they exchange screen names, and cell numbers, and that seems to be about it.
Will Grayson, written by David Levithan, was an interesting character, but so much more could have been done with him. He is in love, in the beginning of the book, with a guy he met on the internet named Isaac... *spoiler alert* which ends up being his friend, Maura. I found this somewhat hard to believe, because didn't Grayson ever ask for a picture of Isaac? What about a Skype date or something? Setting something up like that isn't too difficult. Grayson then falls for Tiny Cooper, which is the best friend of Will. This relationship irritated me too, because for the entire rest of the book, Grayson focuses on how fat Tiny is. I could even understand it being something that Grayson would be in shock about at first, but could later come to accept.... But he seems so focused on it, that it makes me would if there was actually love there at all. Finally, there is this guy Gideon, who obviously wants to go out with Grayson, but Grayson seems to be friendzoning him HARD. Gideon sounds cute and just wants a chance with Grayson, but doesn't beg, just help Grayson solve whatever problems are going on in his life.
This book deserves about a 2.5, but I'll round to 3 because I'm feeling generous. With underdeveloped female characters, obesity comments, and the fact that Grayson has HORRIBLE punctuation skills, this book had me considering putting it down several times. If it wasn't for wondering when Will was going to come out as bisexual (which he sadly never did), I would have stopped this book a long time ago.
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Confermo la mia opinione.
Se una donna avesse scritto un romanzo così intriso di omofobia, misoginia, fat-phobia, e bodyshaming, l'avrebbero messa al rogo e bruciato il libro.
Ma l'hanno scritto due uomini molto famosi nel genere ya degli anni Dieci, quindi tutto a posto, no?
Se una donna avesse scritto un romanzo così intriso di omofobia, misoginia, fat-phobia, e bodyshaming, l'avrebbero messa al rogo e bruciato il libro.
Ma l'hanno scritto due uomini molto famosi nel genere ya degli anni Dieci, quindi tutto a posto, no?
This was by far one of my favorite books from John Green. I loved how there were two different stories combined into one and I could not tell who wrote what. Amazing read. Although, the ending was a lot different than what I hoped, it was still lovely. Bravo, John Green, bravo!
Such a fun book! I loved it. It talks of two guys called Will Grayson. I particularly felt interested in the gay and depressed Will Grayson. I just loved reading what he has to say. He reminds me of a certain period of my life and I think every teenager can relate to him in some way. He is annoying and depressing. He whines a lot and is a loner. He trusts no one but his internet friend. He’s a lot like me, but I think I whine less. He is a dreamer, he has a gentle heart, even though he would never admit it. I felt so bad for him, my heart broke for him. I felt like if we would have known each other, we would have been close friends. We’re so much alike in certain ways and I understand him completely, but of course, he would never associate himself with a person like me, realistically speaking.
I loved the other Will Grayson too. I felt he gave the perfect balance for the book. I love the way he thinks and his rules. I love how he speaks of Jane. It’s beautiful, especially this part. I feel that way towards Zooey and all these other people I’m attracted to. I feel like I could also be like Will Grayson if I ever experienced love. I could take notice in those little things, that no one notices, not even the person doing it, like how they look like when they speak of certain people, or how they laugh, or how their body behaves, their nervous habits and how they eat. I could worship this person and love each part of them. I could know everything about them. Will Grayson reminds me of cuddling, gentle kissing and those sparks you’d get when you first touch a person you love. I don’t think I’m making any sense and maybe no one understands, but this book was beautiful and I greatly enjoyed reading it.
I loved the other Will Grayson too. I felt he gave the perfect balance for the book. I love the way he thinks and his rules. I love how he speaks of Jane. It’s beautiful, especially this part. I feel that way towards Zooey and all these other people I’m attracted to. I feel like I could also be like Will Grayson if I ever experienced love. I could take notice in those little things, that no one notices, not even the person doing it, like how they look like when they speak of certain people, or how they laugh, or how their body behaves, their nervous habits and how they eat. I could worship this person and love each part of them. I could know everything about them. Will Grayson reminds me of cuddling, gentle kissing and those sparks you’d get when you first touch a person you love. I don’t think I’m making any sense and maybe no one understands, but this book was beautiful and I greatly enjoyed reading it.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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