Be More Chill by Ned Vizzini Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Be More Chill
Book Review: PARENTS BEWARE
Summary: 3 Stars
As a parent, before you hand this book to your child, please read pages 79-81. I am not judging the content or the writing, however parents should be informed that masturbation, pronography and who knows what else are treated very candidly. If you approve, enjoy. Book Review: Perfect rendering of high school life
Summary: 5 Stars
Ned Vizzini's description of the life of an awkward, "uncool" high school kid and the hierarchy of his peers is dead-on. Things haven't changed much since I attended, apparently.
The supercomputer that the protagonist swallows is a good plot device, allowing the author to explore themes of sexual attraction, gender roles, social hierarchies, and the motivations of the cool kids and losers that make up high school.
A very easy and fast read, but witty and insightful nonetheless.
Highly recommended.
Book Review: Be More Chill
Summary: 4 Stars
"Be More Chill" by Ned Vizzini is a really cool book. I think it's not really that funny, but it is a hugely creative story. The book is well-written and is a really quick read.
The basic story is that a dorky teenager swallows a supercomputer that teaches him how to be more cool. The supercomputer, or "squip", becomes a character of its own.
The book is very imaginative and inventive. I enjoyed it a lot. I actually think some of the squip's advice in the book would be very useful to awkward, non-confident teenaged boys (like I used to be!)
Book Review: one addicting story
Summary: 4 Stars
I am not an avid reader but considering that I have to for lit class, I choose this book due to an appealing cover and review from a friend. In a matter of pages I found myself completly consumed by this book. Not only does this book poses a intersting plot but is written from a guys prospective and makes it very easy for me to relate to. This book is defintly a good read for high school kids.Book Review: an example of new great fiction
Summary: 5 Stars
the reason i read young adult books is because A.--i like them and can relate to them and still think of myself as 12; and B.--i then pass them on to my 'kids'--not my actual children, but the 8th grade kids i teach. and i am bringing this book in tomorrow, complete with rave reviews. i have a hard time reading anything non 'girly'--but this book, written entirely from a male perspective--has kept me up past my bedtime. if you are looking for a 'great work of literary genius'--read something written by some long dead white man about bull fights and alcohol. but if you are looking for something up to date and valid in the year 2005--read this book. and buy it for your friends. and your kids--students or otherwise.