emilywolff's review against another edition
4.0
There's just nothing to not love about this book! You'll fall in love with all of the characters very quickly!
akfordaz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
eschewed's review against another edition
5.0
I listened to the audiobook of this, and it made the reading - or rather, listening - experience a really memorable one. Perhaps if I had just read the text, I would have enjoyed it less but right now I truly can't give it anything less than 4 1/2 at least! The book was a real treat. :)
k8thegr8's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
marianaa__'s review against another edition
5.0
Easily the sweetest book I've ever read. Boy Meets Boy became so special to be, ever since the first page. It's one of those books that sets your mood. When something fluffy is happening, you can't help grinning, even in public places. But when there's sadness, it gets to you. It makes you desperately wish everything is better again. I already admired David Levithan's work after reading "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" (co-written with John Green), but Levithan now has become one of my favorite authors. The way he debates the theme is real. You'll see a great variety of sexualities in this book, and the many ways people have of dealing with them. The characters are so special. It's outstanding. My love for this book knows no limits. One of my all-time favorites. (I might have cried).
aggressively_reads_books's review against another edition
3.0
Was exactly Like I thought it would be.. Which isn't bad but also not great, if that makes sense. 3 stars from me
ellieafterall's review against another edition
4.0
"Anybody else have an idea?" I ask.
"What about death?" Kyle says.
Best moment of the book lol. This book is like a quaint town folded between the pages. It has the tiny hilarious moments but also the heartbreaks of everyday life. I think David Levithan really captured that sense of feeling and place that I've never experienced.
"This is what I want. This is how it should be. I love you."
"Oh no!" I say. Out loud. I don't mean to, it just comes out.
I think it took me so long to read, despite being so short, because it drags out the story. But I know it fits the tone of the book, that kind of quiet realizations and conversations and little moments that make up our life. It's not terribly exciting, but it isn't meant to be an action adventure book. It is just the story of a high school kid and his struggles with his friends and new and old loves. So I rounded up.
"Hey," he says, "I've been looking all over for you."
"I've been looking for you, too," I say.
He says, "Cool," and it's cool. So cool.
God, I love the writing in the book. It's so good!!! It's like listening to an indie obscure song driving down an empty road and the sun's going down. I ADORE it. It's the simplest words, not even excessive flowery stuff but the words wrap themselves around you and you feel them.
"How come I've never seen him before?" I ask.
"Maybe you were just waiting for the right time to notice."
P.S. I know this is some kind of gay utopia, and it's not realistic with the transgender football quarterback or anything, but I loved it anyway. No one is questioned for the way they are. They are just them. And Bi rep!!! They actually SAY bisexual! Truly blessed.
"What about death?" Kyle says.
Best moment of the book lol. This book is like a quaint town folded between the pages. It has the tiny hilarious moments but also the heartbreaks of everyday life. I think David Levithan really captured that sense of feeling and place that I've never experienced.
"This is what I want. This is how it should be. I love you."
"Oh no!" I say. Out loud. I don't mean to, it just comes out.
I think it took me so long to read, despite being so short, because it drags out the story. But I know it fits the tone of the book, that kind of quiet realizations and conversations and little moments that make up our life. It's not terribly exciting, but it isn't meant to be an action adventure book. It is just the story of a high school kid and his struggles with his friends and new and old loves. So I rounded up.
"Hey," he says, "I've been looking all over for you."
"I've been looking for you, too," I say.
He says, "Cool," and it's cool. So cool.
God, I love the writing in the book. It's so good!!! It's like listening to an indie obscure song driving down an empty road and the sun's going down. I ADORE it. It's the simplest words, not even excessive flowery stuff but the words wrap themselves around you and you feel them.
"How come I've never seen him before?" I ask.
"Maybe you were just waiting for the right time to notice."
P.S. I know this is some kind of gay utopia, and it's not realistic with the transgender football quarterback or anything, but I loved it anyway. No one is questioned for the way they are. They are just them. And Bi rep!!! They actually SAY bisexual! Truly blessed.
krissyronan's review against another edition
4.0
Great love story. I loved Paul and his realness, including flaws. His high school sounds amazing and I hope it exists.
theverbalthing's review against another edition
4.0
A classmate recommended this book and I was blown away by how intoxicatingly sweet it is. Levithan writes characters who are believable even in a world that seems so very far away from this one. I loved the relationships and the descriptions and the utter warmth that emanated from the pages of this book. It was lovely. Absolutely lovely. I think if more people -- especially young people -- were exposed to books like this, the world might be a more understanding place.