A closeted high-school kid falls for another closeted kid.
The two boys have an anonymous e-mail correspondence. (Like "She Loves Me," sort of!) Flirtatious moments occur. Feelings grow. Can a meeting happen? With masks? With disguised voices?
Meanwhile, our closeted hero, Simon, also has an irritating frenemy, Martin. Martin wants help "courting" Abby. Simon knows Abby; Martin knows Simon's secret. If Simon doesn't help, an "outing" may occur.....
This has Jane Austen vibes. Also, I prefer the book ("Simon versus the Homo Sapiens Agenda") to the movie ("Love, Simon"). The book has tiny details the movie didn't have time for. My favorite: Simon's family plays Scattergories, and the challenge is "famous trios and duos, starting with A."
An obvious answer: "Adam and Eve."
A better answer: "The Axis Powers."
Take your fun where you can find it. "Simon" is delightful and easy to read in small gulps.....Recommended.
The two boys have an anonymous e-mail correspondence. (Like "She Loves Me," sort of!) Flirtatious moments occur. Feelings grow. Can a meeting happen? With masks? With disguised voices?
Meanwhile, our closeted hero, Simon, also has an irritating frenemy, Martin. Martin wants help "courting" Abby. Simon knows Abby; Martin knows Simon's secret. If Simon doesn't help, an "outing" may occur.....
This has Jane Austen vibes. Also, I prefer the book ("Simon versus the Homo Sapiens Agenda") to the movie ("Love, Simon"). The book has tiny details the movie didn't have time for. My favorite: Simon's family plays Scattergories, and the challenge is "famous trios and duos, starting with A."
An obvious answer: "Adam and Eve."
A better answer: "The Axis Powers."
Take your fun where you can find it. "Simon" is delightful and easy to read in small gulps.....Recommended.
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