cuddlebug16 's review for:

Be More Chill by Ned Vizzini

3.25

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Funny how I feel roughly the same about the book as the musical. The Squip is a much stronger character and interacts more believably with Jeremy in this: their interactions MAKE the book. It still has that cringy high school aura and is so plainly written from the perspective of a man at points it’s laughable. I appreciate it for making me thank god for every day I’m further away from high school. I’d like to read more from Ned Vizzini, I just don’t think this is his strongest work.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Self harm