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A review by ladykaylee
Love, Simon: Simon Vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I've read this book before, but apparently, it's been so long since my last re-read that I was mixing up the movie plot with the book plot. I'll have to re-watch the movie, too, but from what I remember, I like the book better. The movie raises the stakes somewhat, to make an adorable rom-com more awkward, tense, and cringy; and the book Simon is less of a jerk.
It's a very impactful story for me, personally, because I also grew up as a queer theater nerd in Georgia. I didn't live in Atlanta, though, and I didn't come out in high school, but a lot of the characters felt very real to me, and very familiar. I liked the plot device of falling in love over anonymous email, and even knowing the ending, it was still an enjoyable re-read.
It's a very impactful story for me, personally, because I also grew up as a queer theater nerd in Georgia. I didn't live in Atlanta, though, and I didn't come out in high school, but a lot of the characters felt very real to me, and very familiar. I liked the plot device of falling in love over anonymous email, and even knowing the ending, it was still an enjoyable re-read.