Scan barcode
petersenftleben's review against another edition
5.0
I dare you to read this and not smile the entire time.
saidtheraina's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely read [b: Better Nate Than Ever|13414183|Better Nate Than Ever|Tim Federle|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1391970255s/13414183.jpg|18707527] first - your experience will be so much better hearing all of Nate's story in order.
ALSO, don't read another word about this book until you read that book, unless you don't care about spoilers.
The first one gave us a window into the Broadway audition process - this one gives us a window into the Broadway production process!
I liked that the character matured and grew through his experiences, and the content aged up just a bit.
Thoroughly enjoyable escapist fun realistic fic - especially for thespian types.
ALSO, don't read another word about this book until you read that book, unless you don't care about spoilers.
The first one gave us a window into the Broadway audition process - this one gives us a window into the Broadway production process!
I liked that the character matured and grew through his experiences, and the content aged up just a bit.
Thoroughly enjoyable escapist fun realistic fic - especially for thespian types.
beths0103's review against another edition
4.0
In both Better Nate Than Ever and Five, Six, Seven, Nate! Tim Federle does an amazing job of allowing our underdog protagonist to realize his dreams, while still maintaining a healthy dose of reality checks. If ever there was a character to root for in a novel, it's Nate Foster.
librariandest's review against another edition
4.0
Nate Foster may not be the world's best singer or dancer or actor or...anything, but he's taking Broadway by storm with his enthusiasm. This charming follow-up to [b:Better Nate Than Ever|13414183|Better Nate Than Ever|Tim Federle|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1391970255s/13414183.jpg|18707527] finds Nate understudying the title role in the new musical E.T. alongside his nemesis, the perfect Jordan Rylance who's starring as Elliot. Nate is funny and charming as a bumbling success. He relies on his BFF Libby via Skype and texting. He makes friends and enemies. He does some serious growing up and becomes an even more lovable character.
One important detail is that this story, unlike the first, lets Nate explore his romantic interests a bit towards the end of the book. If Tim Federle wants to write a third installment in the Nate saga, I'll surely read it! (Or probably listen to it, as Federle does a fantastic job narrating the audiobook.)
One important detail is that this story, unlike the first, lets Nate explore his romantic interests a bit towards the end of the book. If Tim Federle wants to write a third installment in the Nate saga, I'll surely read it! (Or probably listen to it, as Federle does a fantastic job narrating the audiobook.)
asimilarkite's review against another edition
4.0
Book #1 was an exploration of the world of professional auditioning and theatre culture from the eyes of a naïve and hopeful small-town theatre geek. Book #2 is the same, except an exploration of the rehearsal process!
I just love Nate. I love his wide-eyed optimism in the face of certain obscurity, I love his innocent take on a world that could make many people very very jaded (and you get to see those people too). He's a good friend (most of the time), he has the ability to forgive and move on, and change his views -- and I think he's just a great person for middle schoolers and upper elementary schoolers to read about and fall in love with. And I LOVE that this is a J book with a character coming to terms with his sexuality -- there are not many books about gay characters that are chaste enough you can hand to an 11-year-old, and there need to be more of them.
I just love Nate. I love his wide-eyed optimism in the face of certain obscurity, I love his innocent take on a world that could make many people very very jaded (and you get to see those people too). He's a good friend (most of the time), he has the ability to forgive and move on, and change his views -- and I think he's just a great person for middle schoolers and upper elementary schoolers to read about and fall in love with. And I LOVE that this is a J book with a character coming to terms with his sexuality -- there are not many books about gay characters that are chaste enough you can hand to an 11-year-old, and there need to be more of them.
ali_brarian's review against another edition
3.0
I've never read a sequel first, but since this was on the Hun Challenge I decided to just listen to it. I loved the characters - probably would have enjoyed them even more if I had more background on them from the first book. The audiobook narrator was pretty funny. The storyline fell a little bit short for me. It seemed like a clever idea and I love Broadway, but there could have been even more scenes between Nate and all of his friends. Sort of an abrupt ending. I would have liked to see Nate go home and return to life after being on Broadway. I guess that's what series are for!
turrean's review against another edition
4.0
Has a few coincidences worthy of a Broadway musical plot (does anybody’s voice REALLY break right in the middle of their first chance at a solo?) but considering this is Nate we’re talking about...
Nate #2 picks up minutes after the first book ends. We enjoy an insider’s look at rehearsals for a Broadway production, and a look inside Nate’s soul, too, as he grapples with what seems nearly impossible (figuring out how to be a gay teen in 2018) and the merely improbable (memorizing all the lines for every actor in every scene.)
I’m looking forward to book #3, coming soon to a library near me :-)
Nate #2 picks up minutes after the first book ends. We enjoy an insider’s look at rehearsals for a Broadway production, and a look inside Nate’s soul, too, as he grapples with what seems nearly impossible (figuring out how to be a gay teen in 2018) and the merely improbable (memorizing all the lines for every actor in every scene.)
I’m looking forward to book #3, coming soon to a library near me :-)
sc104906's review against another edition
3.0
In the second book in the series, Nate has gotten a part in the E.T. Musical on Broadway. He will do his best to shine, if his cast mates don't get him down in the process. His oblivious demeanor is a light-hearted balance to his success.
It was an okay book. I liked the LGBT aspect of a novel, which is written for younger teens. Unfortunately, Nate was kinda annoying.
It was an okay book. I liked the LGBT aspect of a novel, which is written for younger teens. Unfortunately, Nate was kinda annoying.
amysutton's review against another edition
4.0
This was just so so fun! Nate is navigating Broadway with his debut role as alien #7 in E.T.: The Musical. The humor is hilarious and witty and the inside jokes about theater and musicals will definitely hit with a bang. Enjoyable, funny middle grade! I also absolutely love that Nate is allowed to be a gay character who has a three dimensional personality and problems to solve outside of his sexuality.
Rating note - There was one mention about a “male porno magazine” being found in a locker. It made sense in the scene, but I really wish it had been worded as “pictures of shirtless men” or something more tame because I don’t feel comfortable putting this in my class library even if it was only briefly mentioned once.
Rating note - There was one mention about a “male porno magazine” being found in a locker. It made sense in the scene, but I really wish it had been worded as “pictures of shirtless men” or something more tame because I don’t feel comfortable putting this in my class library even if it was only briefly mentioned once.