Written by Becky Albertalli
A book for readers in grades 7 and up reviewed by Molly
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda follows Simon Spier, a closeted high schooler whose
interests lie in musical theater and eating Oreos. Using a secret email
address, Simon chats with an anonymous user named Blue, who he ends up falling
for. When one of his emails finds its way into the wrong hands, Simon must
navigate out of his comfort zone and authentically be himself without losing
his friends, distancing his family members, and missing his chance at happiness
with Blue.
I really enjoyed Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. I expected to find the book entertaining, but it’s really much more than that. While the movie was pure entertainment, I felt the book was pretty realistic in depicting what Simon faced. Simon is portrayed as very earnest, which is pretty admirable. However, this can sometimes be what gets him into situations that he finds difficult to navigate. I really liked how all of the characters were three-dimensional. No one was flawless or without reaction to Simon’s truth.
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