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Charming, fun, and hysterical!
David Levithan's quiet, wacky novel is an important debut from a writer who is destined for great things. The premise of the story defies definition; therein lies the simple charm that makes Levithan's writing so captivating.
Paul is a sophomore at a high school unlike any other. The star quarterback of the football team, Infinite Darlene, also happens to be a drag queen *and* homecoming queen, the cheerleading squad performs routines on Harleys (yes, that would be the motorcycle), and the gay-straight alliance was formed to help the straight kids dress and dance better. Paul, himself, was the first openly gay elected 3rd grade president.
The high school and sourrounding community seem fantastical and surreal in their accepting, harmonious ways. Gay and straight kids work and play together; they compete on the same teams, they're in the same clubs, and the *bars* are populated by a whole host of gender-identity combinations.
On David Levithan's website, www.davidlevithan.com, he explains that while this novel isn't fantasy, it is a book about where we're headed, a hopeful tale of what soon will be. His vision for the future is a beautiful, stunning portrait.
This remarkably original novel, in concept, also contains one of the most cherished tales of our time: the story of true love, and the transcendance of all else but that. And while the setting may seem delightfully different, the story is one we all know. The confusion, angst, humiliation, and pure beauty of love. David Levithan expresses this so well in the relationship between Paul and Noah.
With Boy Meets Boy, the author has included the perfect combination of story elements: a dizzyingly unique and surreal setting providing the backdrop for one of the most beautiful adolescent love stories ever told.

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Radiant pop song romance
Paul is a sophomore at a high school where the star quarterback is also a drag queen called Infinite Darlene. Being gay is so a part of this world that it's unnecessary to mention it almost. When Paul first notices Noah, he knows it's going to be huge. Unfortunately Paul's exboyfriend Kyle, who went on to date girls, has decided to drift back into Paul's life. Joni, Paul, and Tony have always been best friends, but things begin to change when Joni begins dating a football player. And Tony's ultra-conservative parents squash his extracurricular activities. Paul makes a big mistake and Noah turns his back on him. How can he make things right again, how can Paul rekindle the magic they all shared? Inspired by Patty Griffin's song "Tony", "Boy Meets Boy" is an extravagant love story that reconfigures the entire world to one filled with hope, love, cosmic fabulousness, and music. This book is a celebration of love that should not be missed.

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A Great Book
I loved this book. It was so good that I read it within two days only taking breaks to eat and sleep. I loved how he portayed every character and that he made you feel as if you were one of the characters. I also loved the fact that in the end he got the guy.