Synopsis
Two boys, both named Will Grayson, are busy living their seperate lives when they cross paths. This book is also about Will Grayson's (the John Green one) best friend Tiny Cooper. And a musical. And ... well I should stop.
John Green wrote the odd numbered chapters (WG1), David Levithan wrote the even numbered ones (WG2).
Review
OMG! I have been freaking out over this book since it came out months ago. I LOVE this book. Even better, I listened to it on audio and both narrators are made of awesome. Listening to the audio means that the songs for Tiny's musical Tiny Dancer are sung. I got ahead of myself didn't I.
I love and adore both John Green and David Levithan so hearing that they had a book coming out that they wrote together nearly made my head explode. Both writers have created characters that are unique and seem completely real despite some of their quirks. WG1 is nerdy and slightly neurotic and WG2 is angsty and a bit lost. (David Levithan wrote his chapters in all lower case letters) I've heard a few people say that this story is more about Tiny than either Will Grayson. I don't totally agree with that notion, but he certainly is pivotal.
I must have looked like a crazy person listening to this alone in my car - I laughed audibly numerous times, I might have cried a bit too. Do yourself a favor and listen to this book on audio, even if you have already read it.
Bonus! John and David reading from chapter three at an author event...
Humor - 4/5 laughing out loud by yourself looking like a fool
Warm Fuzzies - 4/5
Snogging Scale - a 6 at least, but I honestly don't remember
Story - 5/5 genius
Characters - 5/5 true teen!
Overall 5/5 - MADE OF AWESOME!
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