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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I enjoyed this book a lot. Simon was a great character and this book made me smile!
this was such a cute concept of a book, it was adorable!!
I just adored this book. The dialogue was my favorite part. It sounded very natural and reminded me vividly of being in high school. Albertalli nailed the sarcasm and discomfort of being a teenager and not knowing who you are. Becky Albertalli seems to have a direct line into the teenage psyche. I was transported back to my awkward 15 year old self trying to navigate my way through high school.
The characters were spot on. From, Leah’s anger at being left out, too Nick’s obsession with playing his guitar and girls obsession with Nick playing guitar. Simon’s relationships with his parents and his sisters were a huge part of why I loved this book so much. The relationships between Simon and Alice I thought it was really realistic how they changed when she moved away, but how much they still loved each other. It reminded me of my relationship with my brothers when they moved out and how our relationship changed. Albertalli does a brilliant job of portraying this family dynamic without exaggerating it to the point of forced comedy.
Simon was so easy to relate to. As someone who came out during high school , I related to Simon’s story the anxiety because of the pressure and fear to come out. And how Simon thinks coming out shouldn’t be a big deal, it’s something that should be normalized. Is another topic I can relate to.
People who are not part of the LGBTQ+ community can still relate to this story. As I think most high school students feel like they have to hide who they are in the some way. You hide who you have a crush on or things you enjoy, anything that you fear may make you ‘uncool’. I feel the teen struggle is universal to growing up.
Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda is a sweet story about teen issues, told in a voice that feels authentic, and that you can’t help but love. The story covers sexuality, identity, friendship, alcohol, bullying & family, but somehow this manages not to be an ‘issues’ book. If you are looking for more diverse books that deal LGBTQ+ issues then Simon Vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda is an excellent choice. If you are looking for a Young Adult Contemporary which will make you laugh until your cheeks hurt then Simon is most definitely for you.
The characters were spot on. From, Leah’s anger at being left out, too Nick’s obsession with playing his guitar and girls obsession with Nick playing guitar. Simon’s relationships with his parents and his sisters were a huge part of why I loved this book so much. The relationships between Simon and Alice I thought it was really realistic how they changed when she moved away, but how much they still loved each other. It reminded me of my relationship with my brothers when they moved out and how our relationship changed. Albertalli does a brilliant job of portraying this family dynamic without exaggerating it to the point of forced comedy.
Simon was so easy to relate to. As someone who came out during high school , I related to Simon’s story the anxiety because of the pressure and fear to come out. And how Simon thinks coming out shouldn’t be a big deal, it’s something that should be normalized. Is another topic I can relate to.
People who are not part of the LGBTQ+ community can still relate to this story. As I think most high school students feel like they have to hide who they are in the some way. You hide who you have a crush on or things you enjoy, anything that you fear may make you ‘uncool’. I feel the teen struggle is universal to growing up.
Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda is a sweet story about teen issues, told in a voice that feels authentic, and that you can’t help but love. The story covers sexuality, identity, friendship, alcohol, bullying & family, but somehow this manages not to be an ‘issues’ book. If you are looking for more diverse books that deal LGBTQ+ issues then Simon Vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda is an excellent choice. If you are looking for a Young Adult Contemporary which will make you laugh until your cheeks hurt then Simon is most definitely for you.
Oh Oreos!
How I loved this book, though I do believe Leah deserved a better ending. I absolutely adored Simon's character. How witty and amazing he was! This was my first ever LGBTQ book and I can honestly say that I enjoyed very much.
And Blue's character was so frustrating! But I can see where he was coming from. Also, I ended up guessing correctly who exactly Blue was so extra points to Blue! (His 'fake' name is also the name of one of my all-time favorite characters so yeah)
I couldn't get enough of Simon's family! They were all so perfect though, Nora ended being my favorite.
I couldn't stand Abby though, she was just one of those characters that I couldn't get into. And when she got mad at Simon! Ahh! I couldn't, I just couldn't.
Nick was pretty cool, I guess.
But this story was exceptionally breath-taking. The plot will snatch you within one chapter and then you won't want to escape because it is that amazing. I will definitely recommend this book to everyone.
Anyone can connect to at least one of these characters, I saw a little of myself in every single character so these characters are very relatable. And who doesn't enjoy relatable characters? No one, thats who.
How I loved this book, though I do believe Leah deserved a better ending. I absolutely adored Simon's character. How witty and amazing he was! This was my first ever LGBTQ book and I can honestly say that I enjoyed very much.
And Blue's character was so frustrating! But I can see where he was coming from. Also, I ended up guessing correctly who exactly Blue was so extra points to Blue! (His 'fake' name is also the name of one of my all-time favorite characters so yeah)
I couldn't get enough of Simon's family! They were all so perfect though, Nora ended being my favorite.
I couldn't stand Abby though, she was just one of those characters that I couldn't get into. And when she got mad at Simon! Ahh! I couldn't, I just couldn't.
Nick was pretty cool, I guess.
But this story was exceptionally breath-taking. The plot will snatch you within one chapter and then you won't want to escape because it is that amazing. I will definitely recommend this book to everyone.
Anyone can connect to at least one of these characters, I saw a little of myself in every single character so these characters are very relatable. And who doesn't enjoy relatable characters? No one, thats who.
Here is me trying to decently give you guys my opinion on this book without going "JUST READ THE THING!"
First. Format. Switching between regular prose and mails, this novel really does read so fluently. Not only the format helps with that, but Albertelli's writing in general is simply... well... amazing. I can read pretty fast, but I really felt like I was flying through Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda like no tomorrow. Even when I was trying to read slower because I wanted to fully enjoy Simon's story. I did, but I still couldn't read more slowly though.. It was written thàt good.
Simon. Oh, Simon. I really can't help loving this guy. His sass, sarcasm and humor spoke to me from the very start and I couldn't get enough of it. His puns, way of handling things, thoughts... feelings... I lost myself in him, really felt like I was in his brain and could understand exactly why he was doing certain things, saying certain things.
Nick, Abby and Leah are Simon's best friends. I felt like Nick was... well, not really in the picture during this novel so I still don't have an actual opinion on him? As for Abby and Leah, I definitely have to say my preference goes to Abby. She simply sounds more like my kind of girl - like, apparently she drives like a pro and women driving well? Amen to that! [I might be sick and tired of people saying women can't drive; although, unfortunately in a lot of cases they're right.. Now I'm doing it myself.. Ugh.]
Apart from that, Leah sometimes got on my nerves for not taking the bull by it horns and simply stating the obvious. I didn't understand that side of her, but I can definitely see why someone would be like that. And, of course, she isn't all bad! At all! Like, totally not!
The other thing that's absolutely note-worthy is that you keep guessing who's on the other side of the mails. I felt like I knew a couple of times, but ended up changing my mind every time and.. I loved it? It made Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda anything but predictable!
5 / 5!
Kathy
First. Format. Switching between regular prose and mails, this novel really does read so fluently. Not only the format helps with that, but Albertelli's writing in general is simply... well... amazing. I can read pretty fast, but I really felt like I was flying through Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda like no tomorrow. Even when I was trying to read slower because I wanted to fully enjoy Simon's story. I did, but I still couldn't read more slowly though.. It was written thàt good.
Why is straight the default? Everyone should have to declare one way or another, and it should be this big awkward thing whether you're straight, gay, bi, or whatever.
Simon. Oh, Simon. I really can't help loving this guy. His sass, sarcasm and humor spoke to me from the very start and I couldn't get enough of it. His puns, way of handling things, thoughts... feelings... I lost myself in him, really felt like I was in his brain and could understand exactly why he was doing certain things, saying certain things.
Nick, Abby and Leah are Simon's best friends. I felt like Nick was... well, not really in the picture during this novel so I still don't have an actual opinion on him? As for Abby and Leah, I definitely have to say my preference goes to Abby. She simply sounds more like my kind of girl - like, apparently she drives like a pro and women driving well? Amen to that! [I might be sick and tired of people saying women can't drive; although, unfortunately in a lot of cases they're right.. Now I'm doing it myself.. Ugh.]
Apart from that, Leah sometimes got on my nerves for not taking the bull by it horns and simply stating the obvious. I didn't understand that side of her, but I can definitely see why someone would be like that. And, of course, she isn't all bad! At all! Like, totally not!
The other thing that's absolutely note-worthy is that you keep guessing who's on the other side of the mails. I felt like I knew a couple of times, but ended up changing my mind every time and.. I loved it? It made Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda anything but predictable!
5 / 5!
Kathy
It's a really good YA, enjoyable story and relatable characters.
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