A review by balfies
All the Dirty Parts, by Daniel Handler

emotional funny sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Cole is 17 and sex obsessed. He has a reputation. His life revolves around girls, porn, and talking about girls and porn with his best friend.

Then a definitely-not-gay venture. Then a torrid love affair with a European girl. Then an understanding of why his reputation is what it is. Then a heartbreak. Then vacuous, alienating loneliness.

Daniel Handler is one of the best writers for young people. This was vicious and elegant.
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