Simon isn’t a character everyone wants to read about, but Albertalli’s greatest feat in this novel is that you begin to want to know about him. His likes, dislikes, whether or not he puts the lid down or up on the toilet, and just what his grade was in seventh grade English class. Random little tidbits make their way into the novel, and by the end I promise you Oreo’s will be on the menu for your next meal.
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This week’s Faking It slightly strays from the first two episodes: instead of focusing on the Amy-Liam drama, the episode is resigned to Amy’s struggle in grasping her own sexuality – of course, not without confusing and upsetting people (fans…
Will NBC Acknowledge Constantine’s Bisexuality?
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