Friday, November 27, 2009

The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl (book review)

The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl, by Barry Lyga, is the story of two teenage outcasts. Fanboy, thin, studious, and a comic book geek, doesn't have it so good. He's bullied at school, has only one friend (a friend who would choose his jock buddies over Fanboy), and his mother and "the step-fascist", as Fanboy calls his stepfather, are eagerly awaiting a new baby who will become Fanboy's little sibling. But Fanboy does have one thing going for him: the graphic novel he's writing. He knows it will be his ticket out of this town, and into a good college.

Then he meets Kyra, aka Goth Girl. She's sarcastic, witty, and intelligent, shares his love of comics and his hatred of the popular kids, and seems to take an interest in him. Soon they have a strong, if bumpy, friendship, and Fanboy feels as if perhaps his life is finally beginning to look up. But he doesn't know that Kyra has secrets of her own, secrets that could put her life...and perhaps even his...in great danger.

I truly loved this book. The plot was full of twists, the main characters clever and witty. Often I found it hard to put this book down; I just wanted to keep reading! Comic fans will enjoy the various references made to comic book artists in the book, and others will love the curious and sarcastic relationship between Fanboy and Kyra. I absolutely can't wait to read the sequel!

12 comments:

Debi said...

Yep, you were right, Annie...I do want to read this one now!

Love, Mom

Debi said...

:D

--Annie

chrisa511 said...

I've been wanting to read this one FOREVER!!! You just bumped it up on my list ;)

Debi said...

Chris--

You should DEFINITELY read it soon! :3

--Annie

Carl V. Anderson said...

I've had this on my radar for awhile and it sounds really interesting. I have a half memory that I heard the author interviewed on NPR or some station, but I cannot be sure of that one. I am getting older you know. ;)

Debi said...

Carl--

LOL :3

--Annie

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