Highly Illogical Behavior
Written by John Corey Whaley
Narrated by Robbie Daymond and Julia Whelan
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
Teen and adult fans of All The Bright Places, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, and Everything, Everything will adore this quirky story of coming-of-age, coming out, friendship, love...and agoraphobia.
Sixteen-year-old Solomon is agoraphobic. He hasn't left the house in three years, which is fine by him.
Ambitious Lisa desperately wants to get into the second-best psychology program for college (she's being realistic). But how can she prove she deserves a spot there?
Solomon is the answer.
Determined to "fix" Sol, Lisa thrusts herself into his life, sitting through Star Trek marathons with him and introducing him to her charming boyfriend Clark. Soon, all three teens are far closer than they thought they'd be, and when their walls fall down, their friendships threaten to collapse, as well.
A hilarious and heartwarming coming-of-age perfect for fans of Matthew Quick and Rainbow Rowell, Highly Illogical Behavior showcases the different ways we hide ourselves from the world-and how love, tragedy, and the need for connection may be the only things to bring us back into the light.
John Corey Whaley
John Corey Whaley grew up in Louisiana. His debut novel, Where Things Come Back, was the 2012 winner of the Michael L. Printz and the William C. Morris Awards. You can learn more about him at JohnCoreyWhaley.com and follow him on Twitter: @Corey_Whaley.
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Reviews for Highly Illogical Behavior
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A witty page-turner (as much as an audiobook can be). In the boom of plot cliches this book just feels real, feels right.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Hauntingly beautiful. I am in absolutely awe of the simplistic beauty of this novel.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I did not expect to listen to this book all in one day, but once I started I found I couldn’t stop. 16 year old Solomon is an agoraphobic who hasn’t left his house in three years and Lisa is determined to “fix” him and use his story of mental illness to get into a top college. Along with her adorable and engaging boyfriend they form a close friendship.
What I liked:
The easy humor. The characters are engaging and funny, slightly sarcastic, with a dry sense of humor which is pervasive throughout the story and lives in all the characters.
Solomon, even though dealing with a significant mental illness, is relatable, likable, intelligent and funny.
The story is told flipping back and for from Solomon to Lisa’s perspective which successfully gives us a full understanding of all parts of the story.
Clark is a cinnamon roll who you can’t help but love.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5it was too close for comfort but I loved it.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved this book. Super interesting story about a teenage boy and mental health. The audiobook readers are enjoyable and funny too. A beautiful story! Bravo!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What a great story... ? I loved the great message it gives and how you see two sides of the story. I recommend it completely.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I love this book very much, very inspiring for me.
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