SuitabookWide Awake
David Levithan
- Reading
- Read together in sections, pausing to discuss what the characters believe and what draws them into public action; the election’s eventual resolution remains unclear.
- Themes
- Election dispute and civic action: A governor challenges some election results, and Jimmy and Duncan join rallies and protests to support their candidate. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Relationship, faith and belonging: Duncan considers his feelings for his boyfriend, his political and religious beliefs, and his place in the world. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The plot includes contested election results, rallies and protests, alongside a same-sex teen relationship and Jewish identity. How these subjects are handled is not fully clear.