Levithan, David. Boy Meets Boy. Alfred A Knopf, 2003. ISBN-10: 0375-82400-6
Summary
Paul is out with his friends Tony and Joni when he meets Noah. Noah is perfect for Paul but Paul messes up. Paul, in a fit of compassion or confusion, kisses his ex, Kyle and Noah finds out. Now Paul is on a mission to win Noah back. Meanwhile, Tony's parents find out that he's gay and Tony forces a confrontation. Homecoming is coming up fast and Paul just wants all of his friends to go together.
Evaluation
Paul lives in a world that is very similar to the real world except that homosexuality is just another way that people are different. Levithan shows readers what could be possible with just a little acceptance. A great novel that will inspire the queer community to keep fighting and will inspire others to give acceptance a chance. It could also be a great escapist novel for teens facing persecution.
Reader's Annotation
Paul and Noah could be perfect for each other, so why is Paul hanging out with his ex?
Bibliotherapeutic Usefulness
Gives hope to gay teens
Genre and Subject
Magical realism. Gay high school romance.
Why I read it
An interesting thought experiment about a world where homosexuality is accepted.
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