The Haters by Jesse Andrews

The Haters

by Jesse Andrews

A wry and witty new coming-of-age story from the New York Times bestselling author of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, now an award-winning film.

A band. A road trip. A gig that maybe doesn't suck.

Corey and Wes are convinced nothing cool can come of their lame summer at jazz camp, when along comes Ash - all blonde hair and brash words - who cracks their world wide open. Finally, something they can't seem to hate. Convinced that a great musician is made on the road, the three friends flee camp and begin the epic, hilarious road trip: The Haters Summer of Hate Tour.

Amidst sneaking into seedy bars, evading their parents and the police, and spending every minute together in a makeshift tour bus, romance blossoms and bursts and hygiene takes a back seat. Wes begins to realize the limitations of hating everything: it keeps you at a convenient distance from something, or someone, you just might love.

Reviewed by mrs_mander_reads on

3 of 5 stars

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Quick read for me on audio. I enjoyed the story, but not as much as Me and Earl. There were a lot of laugh out loud moments. Probably won't read again, but will recommend for beach trips, etc.

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