Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Will Grayson, Will Grayson (re-do)

This week I started reading the book Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan. I haven't gotten very far in the story yet but so far I am really enjoying it.  It challenges me as a reader but at the same time is a great and beautiful book.
The novel follows two boys who share the same name-Will Grayson.  The first Will Grayson is describes as trying to live a life without being noticed.  This is difficult, however, considering the fact that his best friend is Tiny Cooper. Tiny Cooper is described as "the world's largest person who is really, really gay." Therefore, Tiny makes it very hard for Will to fit it with the other kids at the school.  Will wishes to fit in.  Will doesn't want to be known as the kid who doesn't have any friends.  I don't want to be known as that person either.  When I first came to Williamsville East I was afraid I wouldn't make any friends.  Since I was coming from a different school than everyone else, I was scared that I wouldn't fit in.  Like Will, I too have always wanted to fit in--we all do.  Nobody wants to be alone. Will Will ever fit in or will Tiny stand in the way of that?  Will Tiny and Will continue to be friends?
The other Will  Grayson goes through his life without anything good to hold onto besides an online friendship with someone named Issac.  Will feels as if he can trust Issac with anything.  Issac is Will's only close friend.  There is only one problem however, Issac lives in Ohio and Will lives in Chicago.  Like Will, I too have a friend that lives far away.  She was one of my closest friends but sadly, she moved away.  I felt like I could trust her with anything. Will and Issac have never actually met however.  Will is intent on meeting Issac and will do whatever it takes to see him.  Will Issac and Will meet?  Will Issac be who Will expects him to be?  You'll have to read Will Grayson, Will Grayson to find out!
I am really enjoying this book so far.  John Green and David Levithan are amazing writers and I love their books.  Will Grayson, Will Grayson is one of my favorite books by them so far and i'm excited to see what else this book has in store.  I definitely recommend this book to students who like to be challenged as readers. 

1 comment:

  1. Very good entry! I am glad that this book challenges you as a reader, thats very good! This book seems a little confusing.. does it get confusing when you read it?

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