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Will Grayson, Will Grayson revolves around two individuals, that happen to have the same name, and how their paths crossed and forever changed. The novel has an interesting format where every other chapter is the other Will Grayson’s point of view. To distinguish this, the second Will wrote in all lowercase letters. It was fascinating to see the contrast of their very different worlds and how they collided. The first Will Grayson was very closed off with his feelings. He shut people out by acting like he didn’t care. Whereas, the other Will, was very familiar with his feelings. He suffered from depression and was forced to deal with it everyday. Having barely any friends or a father, he seeked love. It was enlightening to see the impact they had on each other’s life. When they …show more content…

The book was told in such an informal way that you felt like you can be friends with these characters. The things they said actually made me laugh out loud for several minutes. I have never read a book that has done that. I think a reason for that is because it is relatable and told in such an improper tone. This novel may come across as controversial due to the dark humor. However, this book is meant for young adults and these young adults tend to be intrigued with challenging topics of conversation. This book discussed love, depression, friendship and self revelation. No matter who you are or where you come from, we have all have experienced some of the things these characters have in this story. They even talk about the acceptance of homosexuality. While it may be a serious topic, it is told in a light manner while acknowledging that it is an issue that exists. This novel was a great mixture of real life issues and comedy. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone my age. Most of the topics discussed are things several young adults are going through. However, it may not be for everyone due to the dark humor and the use of

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