Will Grayson, Will
Grayson
Green, J. and Levithan, D. (2010). Will Grayson, Will Grayson. NY: Dutton
Books.
Summary
This novel
is about two boys with the same name, Will Grayson. The first Will Grayson
lives in the suburbs with his parents who are both doctors. The second Will
Grayson lives in Chicago as well with his mother who struggles daily for their
survival. This two Will’s might as well be from different worlds! Will #1 is somewhat
reclusive. His best friend is a flamboyant, obese, gay football player, name
Tiny. Will #1 also thinks he likes Jane. Will #2 is depressed, gay, pities his
Mom and has friends by default.
The two
Will’s meet by chance at a porn shop after Will #1 goes to a concert for his
favorite band Neutral Milk and discovers its impostors. Meanwhile, Will #2 thinks
he is meeting a boy name Isaac that he has been chatting with online. Too his
dismay, Isaac does not exist, it is his friend Maura.
Tiny and
Jane meet up with the two Wills after the concert. Tiny takes a liking to Will
#2 immediately. Will #1 has he eyes set on Jane as well. Before the night is
over both couples are kissing. After a brief romance, Tiny and Will #2 call it
quits. Will #1 and Jane decide to take a shot at romance. In the end, Tiny puts
on a fabulous musical that unites everyone!
Reflection
This novel
was written by two authors-John Green and David Levithan. I found that their
writing blended well together, although I found Will #1 more interesting to
read about. I also found it to be a delightful read that kept my attention
throughout.
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