Dramarama, by E. Lockhart
Hyperion Book CH
Also by the Author:
The Disreputable History of Franki Landau-Banks
The Boyfriend List
Summary: Sarah is a big-boned girl with an awkward style, living in Brenton, Ohio. Then one day she meets Demi, a kindred spirit. Though he is black and gay, they find they have a lot in common, one thing being their love for the theater. They both apply for and are accepted to a summer drama camp, where they are free to either be who they really are, ore re-invent themselves. Demi, finally able to revel in his gayness, explodes in the lime light, showing how talented he really is. Sarah, however, changes her name to Sayde and tries to become someone new. She ironically auditions with the piece "Popular" from Wicked, but soon realizes that she is not as talented or experienced as the other students, is put in the straight Shakespeare play, and begins to feel inferior, especially to Demi. This is a story of discovering who you really are, and accepting or rejecting that. It twists and turns through interesting characters, love, lies, friendship and drama as the characters learn lessons only drama camp can teach them.
Personal Review: I really enjoyed this book, and was caught up in all the drama and excitement. I love the theater, and can also relate to Sayde very well as I sometimes don’t feel good enough, or like I fit in. But it is a good book about friendship and being who you really are, and would be a good message to high school students. Many could likely relate to Sayde, especially if they love drama.
Cautionary notes: It discusses teenage sexuality in many parts of the book, and isn’t shy about it. It doesn’t get graphic, but those parts may offend some readers.
Hyperion Book CH
Also by the Author:
The Disreputable History of Franki Landau-Banks
The Boyfriend List
Summary: Sarah is a big-boned girl with an awkward style, living in Brenton, Ohio. Then one day she meets Demi, a kindred spirit. Though he is black and gay, they find they have a lot in common, one thing being their love for the theater. They both apply for and are accepted to a summer drama camp, where they are free to either be who they really are, ore re-invent themselves. Demi, finally able to revel in his gayness, explodes in the lime light, showing how talented he really is. Sarah, however, changes her name to Sayde and tries to become someone new. She ironically auditions with the piece "Popular" from Wicked, but soon realizes that she is not as talented or experienced as the other students, is put in the straight Shakespeare play, and begins to feel inferior, especially to Demi. This is a story of discovering who you really are, and accepting or rejecting that. It twists and turns through interesting characters, love, lies, friendship and drama as the characters learn lessons only drama camp can teach them.
Personal Review: I really enjoyed this book, and was caught up in all the drama and excitement. I love the theater, and can also relate to Sayde very well as I sometimes don’t feel good enough, or like I fit in. But it is a good book about friendship and being who you really are, and would be a good message to high school students. Many could likely relate to Sayde, especially if they love drama.
Cautionary notes: It discusses teenage sexuality in many parts of the book, and isn’t shy about it. It doesn’t get graphic, but those parts may offend some readers.
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