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David Levithan's books are beginning to me to seem a bit formulaic. While I've really liked some of them, others don't do a lot for me, and this is one of the latter. It's a story of two teenage boys who are determined to break the record for the longest kiss, and several other gay teen boys are introduced as well, so alternate sections deal with what is happening with each of them as the long kiss continues.
What I really didn't like about the book, though, was the Greek chorus of (dead) gay men ...more
What I really didn't like about the book, though, was the Greek chorus of (dead) gay men ...more
This book will not be for everyone, but I thought it was well done. I like this author alot. Here are some of my favorite quotes from the book:
"We believe in the golden rule, but we also believe that people fail to live up to it, time and again. Because they fall prey to differences."
"The waking world. Even the most cynical among us must greet it with a touch of hope. Maybe it's a chemical reaction, our thoughts communing with the sunrise and creating that brief, intense faith in newness."
"Ign ...more
"We believe in the golden rule, but we also believe that people fail to live up to it, time and again. Because they fall prey to differences."
"The waking world. Even the most cynical among us must greet it with a touch of hope. Maybe it's a chemical reaction, our thoughts communing with the sunrise and creating that brief, intense faith in newness."
"Ign ...more
While not for everyone, this short novel paints a picture of gay relationships from almost every angle. It shows the good, the bad, and ugly of people relating to the gay community.
The main story is cute - two boys trying to break the world record for the longest kiss. There's a "Greek chorus" of AIDS ghost voices which was totally unexpected for me, but very powerful.
There are several threads to the plot and I love that some ended happily, but some were left open. ...more
There are several threads to the plot and I love that some ended happily, but some were left open. ...more
Jun 09, 2019
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There is a plethora of LGBT fiction. This is interesting because of it narrative told from the spirits of past LGBT people and those currently struggling with the designation. It does not however carry the impact of other LGBT fiction. it is readable but not memorable for me
Aug 25, 2013
Lisa
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Lindsay
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Ashley
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Carrie
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Elizabeth Stultz
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