jenthelibrarian 's review for:

Be More Chill by Ned Vizzini

3.0

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3.5 stars - This short and interesting realistic fiction YA read has a unique premise, and it may perhaps ring more true to teenage boys than it does with me. However, I read it because I was interested in learning more about the musical. This will be one I will push in book talks in the fall, with the caveat that there's definitely some mature themes throughout. However, it may be nice to pair it with some pictures from the show. Overall, I think it's worth the read because Ned Vizzini is a staple in the YA world, and it has an interesting premise fairly well executed. A BIG bonus is that the audiobook was wonderful. Jesse Eisenberg's performance was absolutely wonderful, and for the Squip they alter his voice to deepen it into a more "computer-like" sound. If you have the Hoopla app, you can get it on there.