book_nut's review against another edition
4.0
A really pretty good look at a geeky 17-year-old boy (John Green made them hip...) trying to figure out his life (and deal with the implications of turning in a claymation film on the Grapes of Wrath instead of a 5-to 7-page paper in English). Kind of snarky, kind of funny, and much more enjoyable than I expected.
adunnells's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
heykellyjensen's review against another edition
3.0
A solid 3.5.
This was pretty funny, and I think Goldman captures the voice of a nerdy 17-year-old boy really well. The story's not brilliant and I *HATE* the cover (my husband scoffed at my suggestion of his reading it) but otherwise, it's got some really funny moments. I think that this one is all about Mitch's development as a character. The threads -- the two parties, the one tux, and the film -- all tie together very nicely in the end without being too well-wrapped.
This was pretty funny, and I think Goldman captures the voice of a nerdy 17-year-old boy really well. The story's not brilliant and I *HATE* the cover (my husband scoffed at my suggestion of his reading it) but otherwise, it's got some really funny moments. I think that this one is all about Mitch's development as a character. The threads -- the two parties, the one tux, and the film -- all tie together very nicely in the end without being too well-wrapped.
kieranlit's review against another edition
3.0
Good, funny book with some excellent lines, though there were parts that needed skipping.
chrisvigilante's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this. Mitchell is a really honest character. I felt like he's someone i would have wanted to hang out with when I was in high school. Loved the way the story went in regards to his friendship with his best friend David once David comes out to him.
The romance elements of the book was interesting. It didn't go where I expected it to exactly. I liked that a lot. I feel like a lot of the characters go on an interesting journey in this book. Even Mitchell's sister isn't as shallow as she seems. I think.
The story was pretty typical but was really nice. I feel like the chapters flew by because I was enjoying them so much.
The romance elements of the book was interesting. It didn't go where I expected it to exactly. I liked that a lot. I feel like a lot of the characters go on an interesting journey in this book. Even Mitchell's sister isn't as shallow as she seems. I think.
The story was pretty typical but was really nice. I feel like the chapters flew by because I was enjoying them so much.
paulp's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
elianamargalit's review
5.0
Some books you just have a good feeling about from the time you see the cover until the minute you finish the last page. This was one of those books.
Any book powerful enough to have me crying on one page and laughing on the next deserves five stars. I loved the vibrant characters in this story, especially Mitchell, who is exactly the type of witty, clever narrator I hope to find in every book I read.
Any book powerful enough to have me crying on one page and laughing on the next deserves five stars. I loved the vibrant characters in this story, especially Mitchell, who is exactly the type of witty, clever narrator I hope to find in every book I read.
heathermassa's review
4.0
I liked it! Mitchell is an average geeky-boy junior in high school, completely unedgy and non-angsty. Or, mostly non-angsty. His best friend is David, who is non-stereotypically gay. Mitchell and David are friends because their schedules are the same. David is a worker and Mitchell is a slacker. Events happen. Things are unresolved. Things are resolved. There is a claymation movie that stirs up some trouble. A good book for teens looking for a non-action male protagonist.
upsidedown10's review
4.0
This was one of those books where it was really fun, but looking back, you're not sure why. The main character was a pushover who was unsure about everything. The best character was the dry best friend. The book would have been much more fun if Mitchell had a backbone.
I think the most interesting and realistic part of the book was where David told Mitchell he was gay and Mitchell wasn't totally ok with it. He told David he was ok, but then went home and questioned his own sexuality and if he really was ok with David being gay.
I really liked the female cast of characters and Carrie and M.C. were fabulous. They really rounded out the non-verbal communication between Mitchell and David.
Overall, a pretty good, pretty funny read that left me wanting to jump into the book to give Mitchell some backbone.
I think the most interesting and realistic part of the book was where David told Mitchell he was gay and Mitchell wasn't totally ok with it. He told David he was ok, but then went home and questioned his own sexuality and if he really was ok with David being gay.
I really liked the female cast of characters and Carrie and M.C. were fabulous. They really rounded out the non-verbal communication between Mitchell and David.
Overall, a pretty good, pretty funny read that left me wanting to jump into the book to give Mitchell some backbone.
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