One cold night, in a most unlikely corner of Chicago, Will Grayson crosses paths with . . . Will Grayson. Two teens with the same name, running in two very different circles, suddenly find their lives going in new and unexpected directions, and culminating in epic turns-of-heart and the most fabulous musical ever to grace the high school stage. Told in alternating voices from two YA superstars, this collaborative novel features a double helping of the heart and humor that have won them both legions of fans.
This is the magic that happens when two of my favorite YA authors get together -- you get a solid, heartfelt, quirky, witty and amusing story. The title, "Will Grayson, Will Grayson", is a nod to the two fellows the story centers upon, who happened to have the same name. Each of the young men are dealing with growing up and the issues that accompany such an event, however, the real breakthroughs come when their paths cross one night. It was a disappointing night for both Wills, but the start of some real introspection and coming to terms.
"Being friends, that's just something you are"
The book is full of great characters, but everybody has to agree -- Tiny steals the show. He is the heart and soul of this book. He is the glue that brings all their worlds into focus and helps both Wills fill that hole in their heart. Also, as with any Green/Levithan book, you have great dialog. I kept getting stared out with each of my joyous chuckles, but you just can't hold such glee in. Then, there is the fact that Schrodinger gets quite a tribute. As a former science teacher, I loved the use of Schrodinger's cat to help OWG (other Will Grayson) understand the flaws with his rules (shutting up and not caring).
