Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
Now a major motion picture- Love, Simon, starring Nick Robinson and Katherine Langford! William C. Morris Award Winner- Best Young Adult Debut of the Year National Book Award Longlist" A remarkable gift of a novel"—Andrew Smith, author of Grasshopper Jungle. "I am so in love with this book"—Nina LaCour, author of Hold Still. "Feels timelessly, effortlessly now"—Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever. "The best kind of love story"—Alex Sanchez, Lambda Award-winning author of Rainbow Boys and Boyfriends with Girlfriends. Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he's pushed out—without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he's never met. Incredibly funny and poignant, this twenty-first-century coming-of-age, coming out story—wrapped in a geek romance—is a knockout of a debut novel by Becky Albertalli. Plus don't miss Yes No Maybe So, Becky Albertalli's and Aisha Saeed's heartwarming and hilarious new novel, coming in 2020!
- Suggested age range- 14-17 years
- Format- Paperback
- Product dimensions- 5.3" W x 7.9" H x 0.9" D
- Genre- Fiction
- Publisher- HarperCollins Publishers, Publication date- 06-07-2016
- Page count- 336
- ISBN- 9780062348685
Web ID: 4138402
EXCELLENT READ!!!
I found the book amazing, it was very relatable in the aspect of a high schoolers life. It really expressed our main character Simon, and his many concerns about himself, family, friends, love interests and aquaintences from school. As a high school student myself I would most definetly recomend, it checked all the boxes of the high school struggle for love.
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Great story and relatable
I read this book after having seen the movie; as usual the book was better. The main character was relatable and real. The development of their identity was well thought out and heartwarming, especially the family dynamic. You will tear through this book!
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My take on Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
I wanted to read this book before watching the movie and I'm glad I did. This book was not relatable to me but it opened my mind to a different life being lived. I think the author made a good decision on bringing the readers into a systematic life of Simon before his coming out. As an attached reader I followed his character closely throughout the story line, and began to understand his emotions. As a student, I understand the need to fit into social norms, and the normality standards that might uphold. Using that relation throughout the story, it makes the story much more emotional. I think this is a good book for all students. It indirectly points out the negative in stereotypes, like sexuality, and "popularity." I think as an adult this is a great read as well. More specifically as a parent, understanding the anxiety behind being a kid in the modern world. The rise in social media and online appearances, makes it much harder to shelter yourself. So reading this could help the pre-2000's parents with a better knowledge of the mind of a child going through the worst of society. But asides the fact of who the reader and audience would be. The book is an emotional drive and one you will want to partake in.
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I love Simon and Blue
I watched this movie and then of course, I had to read the book. I loved them both, although they were very different. Simon and his ragtag friends were typical high school students, some dealing with more grown up issues but they stuck together and tried to help each other through things that they were dealing with. I loved the email relationship between Simon and Blue, it was great that they got to know each other so well before they even saw each other. I am hopeful that other kids who may be holding in their true feelings would have the type of support that the kids in this book had for each other.
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