The book I read was Me And Earl And The Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews. The book is about a kid named Greg Gaines, and how he doesn't want to be part of any groups at high school, and doesn't want any friends, so everyone likes him. He is a fat, introverted kid who wants nothing to do with anyone or any group.
Until his old girlfriend Rachel gets diagnosed with leukemia.
*FlashBack Mode* int. Greg’s House- Afternoon *note- Greg is dating Rachel in the flashback* - Greg informs Rachel he just wanted to be friends - (The following is Greg - Rachel’s phone Conversation)
Rachel “that’s fine.”
Greg “great”
Rachel “Wanna come over?”
Greg “Uh, can’t. My foot’s stuck in a toaster.”
Rachel “Seriously, do you want to come over?”
Greg “I have to sort out this toaster thing first.”
*Greg Hangs Up*(Greg breaks up with Rachel soon after)
*Out Of Flashback. Back to Summary*
Greg has a friend named Earl. Greg and Earl are not just friends, they are Co-Workers.
Greg and Earl make remakes of films. Four years after the “breakup” Rachel gets diagnosed with leukemia. Greg’s mom forces him to hang out with her. They build a small friendship. Then Earl shows Rachel the films he promised no one would see.
The book was brilliant! However, I would not recommend it to everyone because of it’s mature content. The book was great!!!
By Emma M.
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, Jesse Andrews
AR level: 5.2
AR points: 8
