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Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan

My Rating: 5 stars


The plotline of this story follows two Will Graysons whose paths cross at a totally unexpected place. The first Will Grayson, whose name is always capitalized, just wants to blend in. He has two rules of living: 1. Don’t care too much and 2. Shut up. That is how he lives his life. Although, it is quite hard for him to live unnoticed when his best friend is the not-so-small Tiny Cooper, who is trying to produce and direct his own flamboyant school play. The second will grayson, whose name is never capitalized, lives his life with nothing good to hold onto except for his online friend, Issac. One event brings both of these Will Graysons together and changes both of their lives.
When I first started this book, I was skeptical. I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it because I’m not a huge John Green fan (having previously read “Looking for Alaska” and “Paper Towns”). But of course, I was wrong. I absolutely enjoyed everything about this book. John Green’s and David Levithan’s writing styles complement each other so much. I had a hard time putting this book down; it was so addicting. I just wanted to know what was going to happen next. I think the one thing I like the most about John Green is how his characters are very different and realistic. It’s almost like they’re real people. The same goes for David Levithan. I’m so glad I read this book, and I am definitely going to read some other David Levithan books.

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Comment from Heidi Bloom
Time March 25, 2012 at 6:11 AM

I recently read this book and liked it alot! I didn’t expect it to be good, but liked it.