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mehsi's review against another edition
2.0
Not really that good. Way too much over the top, the songs were lame and Tiny was just annoying.
Normally I would avoid books by this author (since so far I haven't found one book that I liked from this author (and I tried most of them)), but I needed a book for the Copycat Challenge at my group, and after a failed first attempt at a book, I decided on this one. And Dear Lord, my head hurts now.
Maybe it is because of the writing style, maybe it is because I am not a musical girl (for various reasons, like pricing and the fact everything gets Dutchified (which makes it sound horrendous)), or maybe because Tiny was just too much. I don't mind gay characters, I don't mind people being gay, so let me just get that out of the way, just in case people will start to rant about me discriminating or that I hate gays. I don't hate them, not at all.
It was just that Tiny was overly annoying, too much there, too much trying to hard, too much drama and he just didn't feel real, not at all. If anything, I felt sorry for his exes at times. Some exes were indeed dicks, but a lot of them is just because of Tiny. Tiny who is just too much there. Can't he ever be normal? Just talk normally? Instead of this overly exaggerated way? (Which felt very fake.)
I felt like I was reading a comedy, with a hint of tragedy, and I don't think the book is meant as a comedy.
All the songs just gave me a headache. Not only because their over 9000 level of lameness, but also for other reasons.
I did like the format, and that is why I also wanting to read the book. It is an interesting format, instead of talking and everything is normal, this book is written like it is meant for a stage. With directions, songs, notes and so much more. That is the reason why the book has a 2 star instead of the 1 star I actually wanted to give it.
Also what was up with that Oscar Wilde ghost thing? I just skipped those parts in the end, because sorry, it just felt weird and out of place. And come on, the ghost of Oscar Wilde giving life and dating advice? Dear Lord, no.
I was worried that I wouldn't get the book, or didn't understand a lot of the situation (as I didn't read the other book), but I think you can read this one fine without knowledge of the other book. I didn't once feel confused about what happened in this book.
All in all, would I recommend this book? Haha, no. I would not. If you want a book about a gay boy finding out about life and all there is to it, there are other books that are way better.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Normally I would avoid books by this author (since so far I haven't found one book that I liked from this author (and I tried most of them)), but I needed a book for the Copycat Challenge at my group, and after a failed first attempt at a book, I decided on this one. And Dear Lord, my head hurts now.
Maybe it is because of the writing style, maybe it is because I am not a musical girl (for various reasons, like pricing and the fact everything gets Dutchified (which makes it sound horrendous)), or maybe because Tiny was just too much. I don't mind gay characters, I don't mind people being gay, so let me just get that out of the way, just in case people will start to rant about me discriminating or that I hate gays. I don't hate them, not at all.
It was just that Tiny was overly annoying, too much there, too much trying to hard, too much drama and he just didn't feel real, not at all. If anything, I felt sorry for his exes at times. Some exes were indeed dicks, but a lot of them is just because of Tiny. Tiny who is just too much there. Can't he ever be normal? Just talk normally? Instead of this overly exaggerated way? (Which felt very fake.)
I felt like I was reading a comedy, with a hint of tragedy, and I don't think the book is meant as a comedy.
All the songs just gave me a headache. Not only because their over 9000 level of lameness, but also for other reasons.
I did like the format, and that is why I also wanting to read the book. It is an interesting format, instead of talking and everything is normal, this book is written like it is meant for a stage. With directions, songs, notes and so much more. That is the reason why the book has a 2 star instead of the 1 star I actually wanted to give it.
Also what was up with that Oscar Wilde ghost thing? I just skipped those parts in the end, because sorry, it just felt weird and out of place. And come on, the ghost of Oscar Wilde giving life and dating advice? Dear Lord, no.
I was worried that I wouldn't get the book, or didn't understand a lot of the situation (as I didn't read the other book), but I think you can read this one fine without knowledge of the other book. I didn't once feel confused about what happened in this book.
All in all, would I recommend this book? Haha, no. I would not. If you want a book about a gay boy finding out about life and all there is to it, there are other books that are way better.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
labunnywtf's review against another edition
4.0
Could. not. get this out of my head during the entire reading. Also Bigger, by Neil Patrick Harris. And a few Spring Awakening songs.
I would very much like to see this entire play acted out. Can someone make that happen? Thanks.
Very adorable.
onceuponacarm's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable, but I wish I hazard read this closer to reading Will Grayson Will Grayson so I remembered the characters and plot more and that I had listened to the audiobook (assuming there is one? There must be!) to get the full musical effect. Nevertheless, it was an interesting approach to storytelling and fun to share in the big, gay, love-filled personality of Tiny Cooper.
alboyer6's review against another edition
5.0
Tiny Cooper stole the show in "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" and now he is the lead in the story of his life. A funny quick read that could stand alone but is best understood if you read Will Grayson, Will Grayson. Written as a script for a musical it includes such numbers as"OH! What a Big Gay Baby!" and "Parade of Ex-Boyfriends" it is hysterical. Good stuff and now I may need to reread "Will Grayson, Will Grayson."
kaystevens's review against another edition
2.0
Perhaps I read Will Grayson Will Grayson too long ago. I couldn’t quite get into this and found myself accidentally skimming past the musical numbers.
jwinchell's review against another edition
4.0
Tiny Cooper! Tiny Cooper! I loved this rough/raw/immature musical script that his Tiny Cooper's story. He fully owns the genre, overdoing it quite often and using the spotlight to come out, process, and own it. It wouldn't really work as a stand alone; WG, WG is a must-read before this little gem.
liketheday's review against another edition
4.0
The musical itself is great and pretty realistic for a teenager's first musical — the songs are obviously not professionally written but are pretty darn good, and the content is infused with that hopefulness that teenagers have in spades.
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heyjudy's review against another edition
4.0
~4/5
“'You think you’re an actor, Tiny. We all think we are actors, given our scripts. But really? You’re the playwright. You’re the composer.'” (Hardback, pg. 151)
I didn’t even know this was coming out until it was released, and it shouldn’t have taken me so long to read.
This is the play from Will Grayson, Will Grayson, with some possible changes, in its entirety. There is commentary mixed throughout from Tiny Cooper, and every single act has a song in it. And it’s really quite brilliant.
It’s a super-fast read, and it’s already a small book. It’s clear you’re in Tiny’s head the entire time, and that this is the vision he has for it. The humor is really great, and the characters are a lot of fun to meet and/or see again.
It was a lot of fun, and I’m happy with how it wrapped up and the lesson Tiny learned about himself. I hope to pick up more of Levithan’s books at some point.
Also, wouldn’t it be cool if they made a movie about Will Grayson, Will Grayson and this book mixed together? This book could be fantastic on film. I think it could work really well.
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
“'You think you’re an actor, Tiny. We all think we are actors, given our scripts. But really? You’re the playwright. You’re the composer.'” (Hardback, pg. 151)
I didn’t even know this was coming out until it was released, and it shouldn’t have taken me so long to read.
This is the play from Will Grayson, Will Grayson, with some possible changes, in its entirety. There is commentary mixed throughout from Tiny Cooper, and every single act has a song in it. And it’s really quite brilliant.
It’s a super-fast read, and it’s already a small book. It’s clear you’re in Tiny’s head the entire time, and that this is the vision he has for it. The humor is really great, and the characters are a lot of fun to meet and/or see again.
It was a lot of fun, and I’m happy with how it wrapped up and the lesson Tiny learned about himself. I hope to pick up more of Levithan’s books at some point.
Also, wouldn’t it be cool if they made a movie about Will Grayson, Will Grayson and this book mixed together? This book could be fantastic on film. I think it could work really well.
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
_reedmylife_'s review against another edition
4.0
As a kind of companion book to Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan, I would say that I am pleasantly pleased by it. Usually companion novels can be a bore but this was anything but that. After all, Tiny Cooper was the star of the show. This novel touched on many topics from coming out to learning to love who you are. This book is truly a great small continuation of the masterpiece that is Will Grayson, Will Grayson.