Mike Jung
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- Sexe
- male
- Agent
- Marietta Zacker
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- Œuvres
- 3
- Aussi par
- 4
- Membres
- 365
- Popularité
- #65,883
- Évaluation
- 3.7
- Critiques
- 15
- ISBN
- 20
It tackles the topic of toxic masculinity, and the way we don't allow boys to touch each other/be touched in any kind of healthy way once they reach adolescence -- it's ok for friends to put their arms over each other's shoulder, or bump shoulders, or cry. And, woo! It's amazing how ingrained not seeing that is in American culture. I found myself anxious about these displays of affection, even knowing that it's toxic bullshit. People need physical touch -- it helps them regulate. Affection is good.
It has real conversations about the stigma of appearing "gay" and about how there is also nothing wrong with being gay. The central friendship is between two boys who discuss whether or not they are gay/attracted to each other, and it turns out they are not. But the message is that the close friendship they enjoy would continue regardless.
Celebration of band geeks, comic books, and found family. Delightful! It will get better, kids, and it's ok to love the things you love.
There's some pretty extreme bullying (it ramps up), and I wanted the teachers to catch things sooner. I also appreciate the sincere weird ways that things can go wrong even with best intentions. "We'll just tell him how we feel" becomes a weird semi-blackmail situation. Yep, conversations can go sideways.
I also really enjoyed that the main character is just a really good kid. He keep liking the things he likes and being who he is regardless of the crap thrown at him.
Weaker points -- well, it's not a particularly fast moving or plot driven book. It's a year in the life. I enjoyed it. Some kids will enjoy it. Some will not be up for that type of story.… (plus d'informations)