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Aug 21, 2018
Meg - A Bookish Affair
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4.5 stars.
So, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda is incredibly hyped. I think that factored into why I put off reading it for so long. However, after seeing the trailer for the film, I decided to check it out and I really liked it. I do think that it's slightly overhyped, though.
The Good: I liked Simon, I liked his friends, I liked his family, and I really loved his dog. Simon vs. was a cute, great, solid read. I also loved the speech Simon made regarding how his coming out was supposed to be just his. And ...more
The Good: I liked Simon, I liked his friends, I liked his family, and I really loved his dog. Simon vs. was a cute, great, solid read. I also loved the speech Simon made regarding how his coming out was supposed to be just his. And ...more
To be fair, I'm definitely not in this book's demographic so I know I can be a bit harsh on the plot points that were convenient or contrived. That being said, I really liked the way the author and the story called out prejudices of different sorts. I have mad respect for an author who makes me think, "Ooh, you knew better than to make that assumption/hold that stereotype" when I think I'm just going to be reading a fluffy YA romance. Good job, Albertalli.
(And as a psychologist myself, Simon's ...more
(And as a psychologist myself, Simon's ...more
3.75 stars
“It is definitely annoying that straight (and white, for that matter) is the default, and that the only people who have to think about their identity are the ones who don't fit that mold. Straight people really should have to come out, and the more awkward it is, the better. Awkwardness should be a requirement.”
This one took me a little longer to get into than I expected, probably because I assumed it would turn out very stereotypical, but it surprised me in the end. I enjoyed it a lo ...more
“It is definitely annoying that straight (and white, for that matter) is the default, and that the only people who have to think about their identity are the ones who don't fit that mold. Straight people really should have to come out, and the more awkward it is, the better. Awkwardness should be a requirement.”
This one took me a little longer to get into than I expected, probably because I assumed it would turn out very stereotypical, but it surprised me in the end. I enjoyed it a lo ...more
I enjoyed this way more than I expected to. High school romance stories are not usually my jam, but this was just delightful.
pretty adorable, and fairly outside my normal fare. lack of stars is more of a "it's not you, it's me" situation.
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Gina Marie ~books are my drug of choice~
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it was amazing
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