Two Boys Kissing by David LevithanMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is not just a story, but all of our stories--such a close examination of what it is to live and love, unlike anything I've ever read before. It took me a few pages to relax into the narrative style, but once I did I could not read quickly enough nor slowly enough, and often found myself stopping to read again, and again, as the meaning and phrases built momentum, propelling the story forward, and taking me with it. I loved following the many different characters, as they took their separate yet entwined journeys. I loved the effortless sense of place and self Levithan develops with his beautiful yet understated imagery. And I loved the bare honesty he put upon the page, something I aspire to in my own writing. While this is not a light everyday read, it is a worthy read, and one that will take up a place in your heart.
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Wow. This sounds like quite a book. Thanks for telling me about it.
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