Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
Book description
Seventeen-year-old Greg has managed to become part of every social group at his Pittsburgh high school without having any friends, but his life changes when his mother forces him to befriend Rachel, a girl he once knew in Hebrew school who has leukemia. 25,000 first printing.
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2 authors picked Me and Earl and the Dying Girl as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Of course, if you’re talking classic impulse-control-challenged YA heroes, you’re almost obligated to mention Holden Caulfield.
So, okay: Holden Caulfield. But now let’s talk about Earl, who is not the protagonist of Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl, but the protagonist’s incredibly foul-mouthed, incredibly short, incredibly angry, incredibly funny sidekick and creative partner, who will windmill-kick you in the head if you mention his height to him.
Nonetheless, when alerted to the fact that the Girl is indeed Dying, it’s Earl who insists that Greg (Me) step up and be her friend, and it’s Earl who has the moral compass…
From Annie's list on classic heroes with poor impulse control.
This book is awkward and sweary and absurd. I loved every page of it! Greg is a senior with only one friend and a mother who likes to set up playdates. For a high schooler. Super embarrassing. But, that’s how he meets Rachel! Sadly, she is dying of cancer. So, of course, this book is tragic! But Jesse Andrews has captured the teenage boy’s voice and phraseology, which made me laugh out loud. The added bonus is that Greg loves films (and I love films!), and he uses this talent to celebrate Rachel, who is – and this is not…
From Erica's list on devastatingly sad but make you laugh out loud.
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