famlam2's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Homophobia, and Cursing
Moderate: Toxic friendship and Alcohol
allweseeorseem's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Excrement, Homophobia, Outing, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
mbarclay2013's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
4.0
After watching (and falling in love with) the film two years ago I was desperate to read the book that had inspired it. It was so worth the wait! Simon vs. the Homo-Sapien Agenda is a funny and heartwarming coming of age story as Simon comes to terms with his sexuality, confiding in a complete stranger.
Simon was just hilarious with his intense love of Oreos (which I absolutely relate to), theatre kid ways and classic one-lines. A last minute entry of “so at least one of my sisters are getting murdered” stole my heart, with a special shout out to ‘Monkey’s Asshole. Also, I just really really really love Blue.
I also cannot avoid mentioning Michael Crouch’s narration for the audiobook. The range!!! Becky Albertalli excels in sharing the story of a debatably cynical, awkward and hilarious character as him and his friends go through the many common and valid struggles of teenage life.
Simon was just hilarious with his intense love of Oreos (which I absolutely relate to), theatre kid ways and classic one-lines. A last minute entry of “so at least one of my sisters are getting murdered” stole my heart, with a special shout out to ‘Monkey’s Asshole. Also, I just really really really love Blue.
I also cannot avoid mentioning Michael Crouch’s narration for the audiobook. The range!!! Becky Albertalli excels in sharing the story of a debatably cynical, awkward and hilarious character as him and his friends go through the many common and valid struggles of teenage life.
Moderate: Cursing, Toxic friendship, and Homophobia
Minor: Vomit
allie_c73's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Homophobia, Bullying, and Outing
Minor: Cursing, Alcohol, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Xenophobia
martereadsbooks's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Outing, Homophobia, and Toxic friendship
Hp contentkirbymoon's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i adored this so much more than the movie and i loved the movie
Graphic: Outing
Moderate: Bullying and Emotional abuse
Minor: Homophobia and Toxic friendship
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