Lots of books deal with the downward spiral, others chronicle an unfortunately or untimely demise, and others deal with the hope and joy of those emerging from situational depression. I can’t think of any other book I’ve read about a person managing chronic depression.

I recall a review pointing out that there aren’t many books about a person who is living the day-to-day of depression, and I would have to agree. Levithan did a good job of accurately portraying a character living with chronic depression. However, this didn’t turn me away from trying some of his other books (as long as they have some capitalization). I’m not familiar with David Levithan, so I can’t really compare this to any of his other works. But just in case this is your first John Green book, consider yourself forewarned that a porn store detour plays an important role in the book. It’s a John Green book, so you pretty much know there’s going to be stuff like underage drinking, fake ids, lots of swearing, and probably some sex (but that won’t be on-screen or graphically described the way a hangover will be). It’s a nice way to tell apart two characters who have the same name, but it really annoys me. Elsewhere there are discussions of how this reflects will’s depression and view of his existence as mainly online. For me it’s not really optional in a novel-length work, but David Levithan’s chapters are all in lowercase. We’ve discussed before how I feel about capitalization. I still don’t like it that much, although there are high points. Then I stubbornly purchased a copy and made myself read it while working through all of John Green’s novels.

First I tried to read it when a friend recommended it, but didn’t get very far. Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan They don’t go to the same school, or live in the same place, or have very much in common at all, until suddenly their worlds collide. will grayson is struggling with the will to live, his undying love for his boyfriend isaac, and his sort-of-friendship with maura, who wants to date him. Will Grayson is struggling with love, life, and friendship, specifically his best friend Tiny Cooper. NOTE: This book is marked as a Target pick, but I bought it ages ago in a John Green set. Realistic YA fiction, 310 pages + extras.Ģ011 Stonewall Book Award honor, and New York Times bestseller. Speak, a Penguin Random House company, New York, 2010. Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan.

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