The Great American Whatever
By Tim Federle
Publication Date: March 29, 2016
Publisher: Simon and Shuster Books For Young Readers
Meet Quinn Roberts- the prototypical sarcastic screenwriter
teen in the aftermaths of a personal tragedy, desperate to lose his virginity,
with a lame social life and an interfering friend. Forced to attend his first
college party by said interfering friend, he meets and spends a week with hot
college boy Amir, complete with cliché introspection, awkward sexual experiences,
failures, and life changing revelations. With no plans for his future, a dead
sister, a mourning lethargic mother, and a broken air conditioner, follow Quinn
as he attempts to turn his life into the perfect screenplay. What could
possibly go wrong?
Federle has
brought a new perspective to the classic,self-deprecating viewpoint of an
angsty teenager. Quinn's voice rang true throughout this novel, as a relatable
character suffering from the same cringe worthy moments and insecurities that
we all suffer from. Riddled with funny quips and obscure pop cultural
references, this book was a smooth story that finished itself effortlessly. I especially enjoyed how the fact that Quinn was gay was
not used as a major plot point or a personality trait.I'd highly recommend this book, especially for fans of David Levithan or John Green.
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