John Green
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John Green
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Part of it was, I think, me expecting him to know how to write the "common teenager" like the back of his hand, considering they comprise a great deal of his fanbase. But every time he writes for them, I can't help but to think that it all sounds very (to borrow the perfect word from the above post) pretentious.
This isn't something new or notable in YA; most books in the genre that I've read have made their teenagers sound like diamonds in the rough or secret sages of the ages. But John Green's teenagers are just too literary and chic and indie. It feels less like his characters talking and more like him talking. They seem witty and idealistic to the point of unreality. I didn't see myself or any other teenager I know in any of his characters -- which sucks, because I really wanted to like his stuff because I very much like and respect the man himself.
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