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A review by bethanychristou
Noah Can't Even by Simon James Green
4.0
Being a teenager is confusing enough as it is – but poor Noah has it worse than most. He already stands out at school with a missing dad, and a mum who does an embarrassing Beyoncé tribute act. But now his sexuality is put under question when his best friend Harry suddenly kisses him.
Noah is the most awkward, cringe-worthy character I’ve ever encountered. He can’t help but dig himself into a hole by completely misjudging social situations and people’s intentions – all while spouting the most hilarious dialogue. If it were real life, I’d probably be watching through my fingers in a kind of mortified horror.
Simon James Green has really nailed the whole panicky, over-dramatic, insecure teenage ‘voice’. The tone of the book is comical, but also has its heart-warming moments. Sometimes the situations became so ridiculous and OTT that they were borderline unbelievable. Overall it made for an entertaining read.
Noah is the most awkward, cringe-worthy character I’ve ever encountered. He can’t help but dig himself into a hole by completely misjudging social situations and people’s intentions – all while spouting the most hilarious dialogue. If it were real life, I’d probably be watching through my fingers in a kind of mortified horror.
Simon James Green has really nailed the whole panicky, over-dramatic, insecure teenage ‘voice’. The tone of the book is comical, but also has its heart-warming moments. Sometimes the situations became so ridiculous and OTT that they were borderline unbelievable. Overall it made for an entertaining read.