The Music of What Happens
Bill Konigsberg
Review
This story is not afraid to address some big ideas, ranging from what it means to be (or not be) masculine, to what what great relationships (both romantic and platonic) look like. This book truly captures the best aspects of what the young adult genre has to offer. Very recommendable. Bill Konigsberg has truly outdone himself.
Notable Quotes
"I wish I could show him my heart. That's dangerous, though. You show it and people laugh. Nothing is worse than people laughing at your open heart, which is why I think guys don't do that so much." (116-117)
"The unknown. What if it's not good? What if it's really, really good? What if it's perfect?" (275)
"The world will make you vulnerable. If you're acting like you're not, that's what you're doing. Acting." (284)
"Now I see people more. More clearly. Not all the time, maybe. But I'm gonna try. To remember they're basically like me, and I'm basically like them." (309)
"You like to think you can save people and make people better, and nicer. Your superpower is your smile." (318)