2 | Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan - a podcast by Pod Sibs

from 2020-08-02T15:48:46

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Will Grayson, Will Grayson is a novel by John Green and David Levithan. The book's narrative is divided evenly between two boys named Will Grayson, with Green having written all of the chapters for one and Levithan having written the chapters for the other, presented in an alternating chapter fashion.

The novel follows two boys who both have the name Will Grayson. Strangers, they are about to cross paths and from that moment on, their world will collide and lives intertwine in ways they could never have guessed or imagined. [Source: Wiki and Goodreads]

DISCUSSION POINTS:

(01:20) What are your thoughts about the authors' writing style? Do you like the alternating POVs? Which narrator do you prefer and why? (04:55) What is it about Will#1's relationship with Tiny that he finds so difficult? Do you think he’s right to feel this way? Consider your own friendships—have you ever had a friend that you felt required an extra effort on your part to remain friends? (10:52) Why is Will#2's relationship with Isaac so important to him? What does learning the truth about who Isaac really is force will to do? What do you think about Maura? (18:34) What are your thoughts about Tiny Cooper? How do you feel when he bursts out and says, "I don't want to be thin or conventionally beautiful or straight or brilliant. No, what I really want - and what I never get - is to be appreciated." (25:13) Which character do you find you are most similar with? (30:05) Considering Will#1 and Will#2's perspective, in what ways is Will Grayson, Will Grayson a story about things that have been lost? What does each of them find along the way? (35:55) What is your favorite part of the book? (40:19) Your biggest takeaway (or final thoughts) and rating.

— August 2, 2020

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