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Noah Can't Even
by Simon James Green
I seriously enjoyed this book. Our main character Noah is incredibly weird and self conscious about pretty much anything regarding his looks, personality and family. Put the looming threat of sudden boners in PE into the mix and you have the perfect start for a book. (Seriously. Best opening ever.)
The over-the-top awkward writing style was pretty hilarious and I was rooting for Noah (and Harry) throughout the story.
And I would´ve almost given it 5 stars but there was one scene that I just hated so much and took the fun out of reading for a few pages after that because I was a bit worked up. I´ll put it all under a spoiler cut because I can´t possible talk about it without revealing some major plot points.
Other than that it was a funny read and I hope Noah continues to survive his family and friends. (And gets out of Little Fobbing one day.)
The over-the-top awkward writing style was pretty hilarious and I was rooting for Noah (and Harry) throughout the story.
And I would´ve almost given it 5 stars but there was one scene that I just hated so much and took the fun out of reading for a few pages after that because I was a bit worked up. I´ll put it all under a spoiler cut because I can´t possible talk about it without revealing some major plot points.
Spoiler
So: There is a scene where Noah stumbles upon a crying Jess. She invites him back to her house. Or rather, she wants him to hide from the police in her house, doesn´t matter right not. Aaaanyway she gets some drinks for Noah and herself and when she´s a few drinks in she wants to have sex with Noah. He doesn´t. But she insists and starts groping him and even undresses herself and gets a condom until he finally pushes her away (and is afraid he killed her because she was unconscious after she fell) and gets away. I wouldn´t have liked that scene if the roles were reversed and I don´t like it when a woman does that to a man either. It was written for laughs, I think, but to me it looked like assault. Yes, Jess also tries to pin her pregnancy on Noah later on but the whole scene didn´t need to go as far as it did for that to work. Just be aware that it´s in there if you´re sensitive regarding sexual assault.Other than that it was a funny read and I hope Noah continues to survive his family and friends. (And gets out of Little Fobbing one day.)