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A review by sampayn3
You Know Me Well by David Levithan, Nina LaCour
3.0
In the last year or so, I've fallen in love with David Levithan's work. So much so, I often name him as one of my favourite authors. But I'll be honest, this one wasn't like the other books I've read by him.
The alternating chapters were a problem for me. I often got confused between the two perspectives. I think it would have been better to have an entire novel just from Mark's perspective as I found it far more engaging and generally better writing. The story also seemed to lack depth at times and I think that's due to the alternating chapters too.
Although, I did admire friendship between Mark and Kate. It blossom into something beautiful. The more I read, the more I grew to love them and the support they offered each other. I particularly connected with Mark and I think the book did a great job of handling unrequited love.
All in all, two separate books, or one larger book, may have been better here. I loved the characters, the message, and the liberating ending, but I longed for more depth.
The alternating chapters were a problem for me. I often got confused between the two perspectives. I think it would have been better to have an entire novel just from Mark's perspective as I found it far more engaging and generally better writing. The story also seemed to lack depth at times and I think that's due to the alternating chapters too.
Although, I did admire friendship between Mark and Kate. It blossom into something beautiful. The more I read, the more I grew to love them and the support they offered each other. I particularly connected with Mark and I think the book did a great job of handling unrequited love.
All in all, two separate books, or one larger book, may have been better here. I loved the characters, the message, and the liberating ending, but I longed for more depth.