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Be More Chill by Ned Vizzini
3.0

3.5 Stars.

Ned Vizzini some how managed to capture the horrors and benefits of extremely advanced technology all the way back in 2004. Pre iPhone.

While the characters were not always like-able, or even minimally moral, they rang true for the authentic teenage voice.

Originally, I only picked this up because I hoped to hear Will Connolly’s and George Salazar’s voices in my head for a few hours. I mean, c’mon; the musical is pretty grand.

However, instead I got a profound outlook on technology, teenage peer pressure, and as always with Vizzini’s work (and a David Levithan afterword), a little insight into the human condition.

Full review to come.