Will Grayson, Will Grayson

Reader: Frances W
Age: 13
Title: Will Grayson, Will Grayson
Author: John Green and David Levithan
Publisher: Penguin
Pub Date: 4/?/2010
Galley: Yes
Nominate for Teens’ Top 10: No
Recommend: Yes
Convince us to read the book: Though the first few chapters are hard to get through, stick with it! The second chapter Will Grayson seemed like less of a jerk after that. It's a really funny book with a lot of heart and an extremely epic ending! You'll love it!
Compelling Aspect of the Book: The most compelling aspect of the book was definitely Tiny. A humongous guy who is possibly the gayest person ever. He. Is. Awesome. Not only is he super gay, but very funny and compassionate. I would totally be his best friend—if he was real.
Did the cover tempt you and/or reflect the contents: I was rather disappointed by the cover. I mean, it wasn't ugly, but it didn't reflect the book's contents at all or tempt me to read it all that much. It sort of seemed like whoever chose it thought teens would just go "ooo shiny" and pick it up, which, to be honest sounds like it would work on some teens I know, but still isn't the right way to go with the cover.
Did you finish: Yes
Age Range: 12-18 up
Quality: 4Q Better than most
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal