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David Levithan

Two Boys Kissing

David LevithanFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013

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David Levithan

Two Boys Kissing

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

780L

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Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan follows eight gay high school boys over a weekend, centered around ex-boyfriends Craig and Harry's attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest kiss, inspired by an anti-gay hate crime against their classmate, Tariq. A chorus of deceased men from the 1980s AIDS crisis narrates the story, observing the boys as they explore love, relationships, and identity. This book contains mentions of HIV/AIDS, suicide, and anti-gay violence/slurs.

Emotional

Romantic

Hopeful

Inspirational

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

49,014 ratings

75%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

David Levithan's Two Boys Kissing is praised for its lyrical prose and innovative narrative style, offering a poignant and hopeful take on LGBTQ+ issues. Critics laud its emotional depth and multifaceted characters but note the omniscient narration can feel detached. The novel successfully blends contemporary struggles with a universal message of love and acceptance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Two Boys Kissing?

Readers who enjoyed Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz or Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan will appreciate Two Boys Kissing. Ideal for those interested in LGBTQ+ themes, coming-of-age stories, and contemporary fiction that explores identity and relationships.

4.3

49,014 ratings

75%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

780L

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