A review by bantwalkers
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn, David Levithan

4.0

Older readers, especially those who like a little romance with their punk rock, will really dig this book. Set in the punk scene of New York City and switching perspectives between clean-cut, punk bassist Nick (written by David Levithan) and smart, straight-edge Norah (written by Rachel Cohn), Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist gives readers both sides of the stories. Both writers are funny and develop their characters that are heartbroken and vulnerable. Cohn’s sections often deliver more insight and wit than Levithan’s, who seems obsessed with being clever. Thankfully, as the book progresses the characters become fuller, both writers seem to become more comfortable and let their characters speak for themselves. The story of Nick & Norah’s night, however, is a compelling one, rife with toughness and romanticism. And Cohn’s final few sentences are fabulously open-ended and magical.