In fact, I generally don't think I like David Levithan's writing. But that's not the big issue here.
LoI have to be honest, I'm not a fan of this book.
In fact, I generally don't think I like David Levithan's writing. But that's not the big issue here.
Look, the LGBT rep is important to me. I am the B in LGBT. Many of my friends are trans or gay or bi, as well. Some LGBT characters have become very close to my heart when they're written well. Prudence from Across the Universe has my whole heart, and I love her. However, the reason I love many of the characters I love is that they are actual characters. Every character in this was the same person. This is an issue in Every Day, too. Every person in this was either bland or a stereotype, which also isn't great.
The thing that's most insulting to me is that David seems to think the world he's created is reality. This is like what conservatives think Sanders getting elected will do to the world. This is the most ridiculously progressive fake world I've ever seen.
I live in a very progressive liberal college town. I go to high school. I may go to church. My church is tolerant and caring of all people, but the biggest churches in our area are anti-muslim and anti-gay conservative propaganda machines. For the last few weeks, we've had anti-gay, anti-abortion, and anti-muslim protesters at my high school, harassing girls with hijabs and boys with trans flag pins. I've seen kids cry and get comforted by their friends because of some of the things the signs say.
I live in one of the most accepting places on earth, and yet every day I am confronted by intolerance. Biphobia is even a problem in LGBT circles. There are girls out there who think that because I like more than just girls I am faking my attraction to the same gender, and will actively make fun of bisexual people for their identities. I can't go to my school's GSA without hearing something a little off about bi people. So this book, where my and my friend's identities are portrayed so incredibly unrealistically, in which we're paraded instead of ignored, really really bothers me.
I felt like this book slapped me in the face with the phrase 'a few bad apples' instead of recognizing institutionalized oppression for what it is....more
this book is seriously dumb. not even in a, 'kids will still like it' way. one of the worst dystopia i've ever had the misfortune of reading.this book is seriously dumb. not even in a, 'kids will still like it' way. one of the worst dystopia i've ever had the misfortune of reading....more
I usually love Vizzini's books but Perry annoyed me too much to continue. I'm still gonna clear my rating because I still enjoy Ned's work.I usually love Vizzini's books but Perry annoyed me too much to continue. I'm still gonna clear my rating because I still enjoy Ned's work....more
Celena Sardotheinciosfiebsifb is insufferable and the writing is embarrassing. I'm not forcing myself through this disgrace of a fantasy book.Celena Sardotheinciosfiebsifb is insufferable and the writing is embarrassing. I'm not forcing myself through this disgrace of a fantasy book....more
Didn't finish because it stressed me out. Bit edgy, and there's no light to the story's darkness. Read if you can deal with that.Didn't finish because it stressed me out. Bit edgy, and there's no light to the story's darkness. Read if you can deal with that....more
Not my cup of tea. The main characters were so annoyingly normal it got infuriating. I can understand why people like it, though.
I feel like the ~moodNot my cup of tea. The main characters were so annoyingly normal it got infuriating. I can understand why people like it, though.
I feel like the ~mood~ of this book was too clean and modern to be resonant. I think it was done well in Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, and the sick kid thing just didn't vibe with me. I like to think I'm not heartless but this didn't even tickle my emotions.
I really like John Green, though. His work on Youtube is awesome. I also read This Star Won't Go Out and I hope Esther knows how much power her story has and how much it touched everyone's hearts. Rest in peace....more
Yeah, this may have been one of the worst books I've ever had the misfortune of trying to read. DNF'd pretty early into it.Yeah, this may have been one of the worst books I've ever had the misfortune of trying to read. DNF'd pretty early into it....more
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