You know how you were expecting so much of a book but it somehow falls short? Yeah. That feeling. It sucks. So the other day I read Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green. Since John Green wrote this, I had high nerfighter expectations for it. And I was disappointed. But that's not to say that it wasn't a good read; just not the best one. So here's the synopsis for y'all.The novel follows two boys who both go by the name Will Grayson. The first Will, whose name is always correctly capitalized to reflect his intelligence, is described as trying to live his life without being noticed. This is complicated by the fact that his best friend, Tiny Cooper, described as "the world's largest person who is really, really gay" and "the world's gayest person who is really, really large", is not the type to go around unnoticed.
Tiny is also, throughout the novel, trying to create an autobiographical musical, which further draws attention to himself and everyone around him. The other will grayson, whose name is never capitalized to reflect his depressed and angry non-caring of the matter, goes through his life without anything good to hold onto besides an online friendship with someone who goes by the name Isaac. Intent on meeting up with Isaac, will grayson sets up an encounter one night in Chicago. What ensues brings both characters together and changes both of their lives forever in ways they could never have guessed or imagined.
So that sounds interesting, yes? I certainly thought so. When I read the book, it was a quick read but one that anybody could relate to. However, I had a couple bones to pick. The book seemed like it covered more the life of Tiny rather than the Will Graysons. Everything happened in relation to Tiny Cooper which annoyed me so much. I mean, the title is Will Grayson, Will Grayson not Tiny Cooper.
However, there was a lot I really enjoyed in this novel. The way that it approached the plot idea was great. I especially like that one of the Will Grayson's POV was written all gramatically because it made him seem more intelligent and put together. The other Will Grayson that was manic depressive was written with lower case letters and had swear words to show the intensity of his feelings.
All in all, I would rate Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green a 4 out of 5 stars. Intriguing plot idea, great execution, but focus on the main characters please.
Also, if any of you wanted to know, John Green has a youtube channel that he shares with his brother. It's an interesting way to connect with the author. Their channel name is vlogbrothers. Go check it out- John gives interesting insight on a lot of topics. Eye opening.
Quote of the Day:
"Saying 'I notice you're a nerd' is like saying, 'Hey, I notice that you'd rather be intelligent than be stupid, that you'd rather be thoughtful than be vapid, that you believe that there are things that matter more than the arrest record of Lindsay Lohan. Why is that?' In fact, it seems to me that most contemporary insults are pretty lame. Even 'lame' is kind of lame. Saying 'You're lame' is like saying 'You walk with a limp.' Yeah, whatever, so does 50 Cent, and he's done all right for himself." — John Green
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