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Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn, David Levithan
4 reviews
takarakei's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Initially read this back in high school (like when it came out, I'm old). I remember being obsessed with it back then and I can see why. As an adult it was a LOT more angsty than I remembered. Also, the characters are very different from the movie if you've ever seen that. I actually prefer the extreme teen angst to the rather shy and socially-awkward Nick and Norah in the movie. For nostalgia factor + .25 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, and Homophobia
Moderate: Infidelity, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, and Gaslighting
elli_000's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
nikexistiertnik's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
while i liked the overall premise of the book - the two of them spending the night together and clicking and whatever -, i didn't particularly enjoy the execution.
it was really interesting to have both their povs, but there were way too many times when i found norah insufferable.
especially her obsession with nick's sexuality and her thought process behind it annoyed me so fcking much, and was downright homophobic at times.
her "girls should be allowed to be turned on by two boys kissing just like boys are turned on by two girls kissing"-thought made me so damn uncomfortable, and i really don't understand the totally unnecessary lolita-mention - it disgusted me, along with her "the gays get all the good guys"-mindset.
i also hated the way tris was portrayed, and i mostly liked nick's pov more than norah's, although i did have my issues with it, too.
overall, it was a quick read, but i wouldn't have finished it, if it had more than 200 pages.
it was really interesting to have both their povs, but there were way too many times when i found norah insufferable.
especially her obsession with nick's sexuality and her thought process behind it annoyed me so fcking much, and was downright homophobic at times.
her "girls should be allowed to be turned on by two boys kissing just like boys are turned on by two girls kissing"-thought made me so damn uncomfortable, and i really don't understand the totally unnecessary lolita-mention - it disgusted me, along with her "the gays get all the good guys"-mindset.
i also hated the way tris was portrayed, and i mostly liked nick's pov more than norah's, although i did have my issues with it, too.
overall, it was a quick read, but i wouldn't have finished it, if it had more than 200 pages.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Cursing, Homophobia, and Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Body shaming
davidbythebay's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I had... problems. First, as stated in numerous other reviews here, I too felt the sentence enhancing f-words in nearly every other sentence (or every sentence in one chapter's opening) was a bit gratuitous. I don't mind the word and use it enough in my own life. This was just too much. Second, these kids are running about NYC with such nonchalance and with parents that don't seem to mind such late night escapades and underage drinking. Third, the entirety of Norah's constant "is Nick gay or straight" got annoying. I was absolutely disgusted, as a gay man in 2022, to hear "No Mo" so many times! I despise the "no homo" bull that some people throw around even today and I loathe that term as well. It's homophobic and it comes across that way, even with LGBTQ characters in the story! Granted, they are on the sidelines most of the time, but they are there! Finally, the romance started as a ploy and it just sat unengrossingly like a lead balloon. Yes, there is some development there I guess, but it was not anything compelling. This is the rare occasion where the movie was better - though I haven't seen it in many years now, so that opinion may change as well. Some movie scenes, mostly the ones that make it memorable and keep that positive image in my mind, were here in the book and, if my memory is correct, we're basically word for word. The Beatles come to mind the most. I absolutely loved Levithan's Two Boys Kissing. I had high hopes here, but was let down by this collaboration. I haven't given up on him yet, though. It only gets 2 unfortunate stars because of the few moments that lifted this out of 1 star - the moments when there was an actual idea or concept being explored if only too briefly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Homophobia
Minor: Gaslighting and Infidelity
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