Leeankh reviewed on 1/4/2009 + 139 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

I really enjoyed this book. At times it was hard to read because of the gay bashing and the things Billy goes through. But, of course, the author keeps the tone more or less upbeat in his special way. I would love to see this one made into a movie. I think it could be really interesting. My only issue is that I think some of the pop culture references were a little older for a current teenager. For example, there was a Degrassi High reference that I understood, but I don't see a current high school student using. Of course, there is now Degrassi: The Next Generation, but it still stood out to me a bit as possibly out of place. Anyway, there are a few moments for me where I felt like the pop culture references should have been a little more recent. But, the actual story and the writing were great. It is similar in writing style to Party Monster which I enjoyed. Overall, a very fascinating book, especially if you know a teenager that feels like a freak. Which, as Billy points out, we all feel like freaks from time to time. :)

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