Be More Chill (Paperback)

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"Very funny, well observed and well written. Very clever story, beautiful executed -- definitly one to take notice of, and one of the cleverest plots I've come across in a long time." MELVIN BURGESS"Hip, funky, funny and immensely entertaining -- Vizzini's debut is a novel of modern teen times that will resonate with all who choose to indulge in it's hilarious excess." JOHN MCLAY"Comic and intelligent ... he shows a real talent for self-deprecating humour." Publishers Weekly"Ned Vizzini is a young genius. And if he were old, he would be an old genius. It doesn't matter. This kid can write!" Jonathan Ames, author of What's Not to Love and The Extra Man"Be More Chill is a sharp social commentary disguised as a high school sex (or no sex, in our hero's case) comedy. I was thoroughly entertained by Vizzini's clever take on the insanity (and inanity) of contemporary teendom." Megan McCafferty, author of Sloppy Firsts and Second Helpings"His wonderfully sardonic voice ... suggests a wisdom beyond his years." School Library Journal.

A self-centered teenager swallows a supercomputer to make himself cool in this strangely amoral piece. Fifteen-year-old Jeremy is tired of being abused by popular kids. He's also tired of Internet porn; he wants real girls. So he buys an underground pill called a "squip," a supercomputer that lodges in his brain and tells him which shirts to buy and which girls to approach-and to ditch his old best friend. He follows the directions and is befriended, or at least calmly tolerated, by the cool kids. He eventually gets rid of the squip, but this is more because it stops doing its job (his favorite girl now hates him) than because Jeremy gains any sense of personal responsibility. There's no narrative comment on whether coolness is really the best aspiration or whether girls are real people. An interesting if unwieldy premise technologically, but diluted by the lack of character growth. (Science fiction. YA) (Kirkus Reviews)

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This is one boy's exploration of what it takes to be "cool", how to get a girl and what (not) to do when you've got one. What do you do if you're not cool? If girls are just an impossible (wet) dream? Simple. Take a pill containing a supercomputer that travels to your brain and tells you how to be cool - all the time! In the voice of your choice! Then, it's goodbye porn and geekdom, and hello hot chicks, parties and a whole new perspective on life. Meet Jeremy, the guy with a heart, who exchanges the xxxx in his hand for a squip in his head.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars 'Be More Chill', 12 Jul 2004 By  Emma Rayner (England) - See all my reviews I saw the cover of this book and i thought it looked quite cool.I then read the blurb and thought wow i am going to enjoy this.I began to read and was really impressed with what i read.All thought it does take a while to get in to the book i would recomend that you keep on reading even if you do find it boring to start off with.It does get better. Jeremy is a young teenager who is a bit of a dork this soon changes when a friend tells him a bout a great little gadget you can buy for around 600 bucks a squip.A squip is a mini computer inside a pill that you swallow and the computer lodges in your brain and it tells you how to be cool. i would reccomend this book for teenagers due to the use of bad language and sexual refferences. Over all i really enjoyed this book and i would give it 10/10 Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A great Teen Read, 12 Jul 2004 By A Customer 'Be More Chill' written by Ned Vizzini, published by Harper Collins An amazing book with a realistic plot that provides an interesting and frank insight into boys' minds. Jeremy Heere buys himself a 'squip', which is a miniature computer (with Keanu Reeves' voice) that lodges into his brain and lets him know how to be cool. It's all in the hopes of impressing Christine who he likes (until he's squipped, then he 'digs' her !). But, is Christine cool enough for the squip? Girls: the secret of the way boys' minds work is finally revealed in this book! Boys: There are some GREAT tips on how to be cool. 5/5 Caitlin Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Be More Chill by Ned Vizzini, 8 Jul 2004 By  "charlottedunn2" - See all my reviews This book is not at all like something I would normally read and when I looked at the front cover I wasn't sure whether I would enjoy it. But then I remembered, 'never judge a book by its cover', so I began to read and was pleasantly surprised when I realised I was quite enjoying the book. The book focuses on one main character and a few of his friends and family. The main character - Jeremy, is a total geek, obsessed by computers, television and a beautiful girl at his school called Christine. He has almost no friends and no life until he finds out about something, which could change his life forever. This thing is a squip; an intelligent mini chip which when implanted in your body instructs you how to be cool and how to get what you want. It seems too good to be true, and you can bet your bottom dollar that it is! This book is amazingly well written and will be quickly devoured by any teenager who is willing to give something a bit different a try. However some of the content is quite 'adult' with surprisingly detailed references made to drugs, alcohol etc, therefore I don't think this book would really be suitable for anyone under 13. I hope that this review might inspire you to go and get the book because I think it's an interesting and sometimes quite funny read. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 7 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Be More Chill - Ned Vizzini Brilliant book, just finished reading it for the second time. Really eye opening, whilst being cool and funny at the same time. Read more Published on 18 Jun 2007 by Abi Curtis 3.0 out of 5 stars Be More Chill The books front cover was inviting for teenagers, its differant definately stands out in a shop! But as you read furthur into it the story takes a while to get started, its very... Read more Published on 24 Jul 2004 by cheekevicki 4.0 out of 5 stars Be More Chill By Ned Vizzini this book is a great book for the slightly older children / teenagers as there is a lot of swearing and sexual language, but apart from this it is a great book about a fourteen... Read more Published on 17 Jul 2004 by mmwatson1 3.0 out of 5 stars Be more chill Here is my book review for Be more Chill By Ned Vizzini. When i first saw the cover for this book i thought WOW!!! this book will be great.... Read more Published on 11 Jul 2004 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 7 customer reviews...

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