This book has all the elements for me to love. I was put in the shoes of the characters and felt connected throughout the book. I got hooked on the book and sat on the edge of the seat especially to know Blue's identity. I became a fan of Blue as he is cute, smart and lovey-dovey.
It's so evident that the author wants us to give smiles and get relaxed. It was a bit slow reading in the beginning but later finished in a single sitting. I was utterly unperturbed by the real world in the last 200 pages because it was fast-paced flirtatious and edgy. It reminded me of the mail exchanges between my college senior and myself. Text messages had the luxury of instant emotions on those days, but mails had all my heart. It kept me waiting for the love, made me reread all the words a million times, and fell in love with his words. In the same way, Simon closely fell in love, by reason of Blue's words.
Though Simon had a difficult time with Martin, he eventually got on his horse to come out. The best lines, I love from the book, are
“As a side note, don’t you think everyone should have to come out? Why is straight the default? Everyone should have to declare one way or another, and it should be this big awkward thing whether you’re straight, gay, bi, or whatever. I’m just saying.”
“P.S. I love the way you smile like you don’t realise you’re doing it. I love your perpetual bed head. I love the way you hold eye contact a moment longer than you need to. And I love your moon-gray eyes. So if you think I’m not attracted to you, Simon, you’re crazy.”
"I thought I was just seeing what I want to see"
I missed all the fore-shadowing about Blue's identity and reread to notice them after the disclosure. No wonder, all the characters were sweet and realistic. It is an adorable but ordinary LGBTQIA story with a good writing style. This book now doesn't allow me to watch "Love, Simon" and heard that the movie didn't justify the book. So, why should I?
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