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Boy Meets Boy

David Levithan
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Boy Meets Boy

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2005

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David Levithan

Boy Meets Boy

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

185

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2005

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

730L

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Super Short Summary

David Levithan's Boy Meets Boy follows a high school student's romantic journey in an accepting, utopian town. The story highlights themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery as individuals navigate relationships and personal growth. Levithan's novel challenges traditional LGBTQ+ narratives by presenting a supportive and inclusive environment.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

76,782 ratings

64%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

David Levithan's Boy Meets Boy is praised for its utopian portrayal of a high school where LGBTQ+ characters thrive, providing readers with a refreshing and hopeful narrative. However, some critics feel its overly idealized setting lacks realism and depth. Overall, the novel is celebrated for its charm, inclusivity, and positive representation.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Boy Meets Boy?

Readers who enjoy coming-of-age stories with themes of love, acceptance, and LGBTQ+ representation will find Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan captivating. Fans of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz will also appreciate this heartwarming and optimistic novel.

4.1

76,782 ratings

64%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

185

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2005

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

730L

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