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Book Review – Will Grayson, Will Grayson
Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green & David Levithan
What is described as a book about the unlikely event in which two teenage boys both named Will Grayson meet on a Chicago street corner one cold night, ends up being an enchanting read in the hands of the masterful John Green and David Levithan. These powerhouse YA authors create a wonderfully funny, uplifting, and earnest coming-of-age story about friendship, love, and one epic musical. Written in alternating chapters between the Wills, the voices of the characters are distinct but the plot never feels choppy. I don’t expect anything less from these great writers and you shouldn’t either. Read it.
15 Literary Guys That I Wish Were Real
Not in any particular order.
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15 Literary Guys (from books I’ve read) That I Wish Were Real
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1. Captain Frederick Wentworth Persuasion by Jane Austen |
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2. Derek Stone Bibliophile Mystery Series by Kate Carlisle |
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3. Hercule Poirot Poirot Mysteries by Agatha Christie |
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4. Étienne St. Clair Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins |
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5. Carter Maguire Vision in White by Nora Roberts |
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6. Augustus Waters The Fault in Our Stars by John Green |
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7. Percy Jackson Percy Jackson & the Olympians series & The Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan |
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8. Sirius Black Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling |
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9. Will Parry His Dark Material series by Philip Pullman |
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10. Max Watson The Start of Me and You by Emery Lord |
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11. Jeremy Laidley Rather series by C.A. Belmond |
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12. George Knightley Emma by Jane Austen |
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13. Dickon Sowerby The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett |
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14. Dr. John Dolittle The Voyages of Dr. Dolittle by Hugh Lofting |
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15. Tristran Thorn Stardust by Neil Gaiman |
Book Review – First Love
First Love by James Patterson and Emily Raymond
*Warning: this review contains substantial spoilers which were necessary to convey my thoughts.*
This book starts out promisingly with a girl and a guy going on a road trip. It gets a little ridiculous when they steal a motorcycle and then several cars without much consequence but, with a little suspension of disbelief, remains a cute little love story. However, about halfway through the book, you find out that both the main characters have cancer. Wait, what? That’s when you realize that you are reading a flagrant rip-off of “The Fault in Our Stars.” Even the characters are the same. The girl loves reading and meets her favorite author at some point during the trip. The guy is a charismatic goofball who everyone can’t help but love. Mr. Patterson, I’m disappointed. You have a gazillion other books, many of which are successful and original. I don’t think you really needed to try to muscle in on the John Green bandwagon and yet here I am reading your less-than-stellar version of it. Same storyline, none of the emotional depth.
Book Review – Please Ignore Vera Dietz
Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King
From the back of the book: “Is it okay to hate a dead kid? Even if I loved him once? Even if he was my best friend? Is it okay to hate him for being dead?” Vera Dietz’s best friend, Charlie, died and now he is haunting her. A thousand ghost Charlies show up in her car, in the bathroom and at the pizza place where she works. Vera is damaged and trying to get by without being noticed too much. Beneath good writing and captivating narrative, Ms. King’s novel is about growing up and how to forgive. Her writing is in the same vein as John Green. It feels authentic and her story deals with real issues. I liked the pacing and overall emotional weight of the story. I recommend this to most everyone as a good coming-of-age story and especially John Green fans.
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Book Review – Looking for Alaska
Looking for Alaska by John Green
Review: Even though this is the third John Green novel I’ve read, I’m still amazed at how real his writing feels. It has an integrity to it that, so far as I know, is uniquely his. Emotional without being sappy; profound without being superior. “Looking for Alaska” is no different. The characters were flawed and believable. The story was engaging, sometimes funny and sometimes sad. Mr. Green certainly knows his way around a coming-of-age story.
BONUS BOOK REVIEW!
Reprint of my review in honor of the movie release this Friday!
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Review: Charming. Painful. Romantic. Real. Heart-wrenching. Smiles. Tears. So. Very. Good.
Check this out… 15 Incredible Tattoos Inspired by “The Fault in Our Stars”
This week will be dedicated to John Green & “The Fault in Our Stars” due to the much anticipated movie release on Friday. Can’t wait!
15 Incredible Tattoos Inspired by “The Fault in Our Stars” via BuzzFeed
Book Review – An Abundance of Katherines
An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
Review: I like John Green’s characters. I like that they are smart, flawed and real. The protagonist of this story, Colin Singleton, is self-absorbed and intellectually superior and yet I care about him. It’s a testament to Green’s writing skills and storytelling. I also like the slightly silly premise of this novel. At the beginning of the story, Colin has just been dumped by his 19th girlfriend named Katherine. It’s a little ridiculous and yet creative and interesting.
52 Books in 52 Weeks – Week #16
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Total Reading Time: 3.5 hours
Review: Charming. Painful. Romantic. Real. Heart-wrenching. Smiles. Tears. So. Very. Good.
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