My first introduction into Jillian Dodd' s writing...This was my first YA read & I enjoyed the giddy feeling it gives you with that feeling we all got when we were young and discovering boys...If your looking for a storyline that's gonna grab you in intensity with depth or substance this isn't it, this is just a light hearted story about first kisses and best friend love. Sometimes you want to just get lost in a story that doesn't have all that angst & conflict.That Boy will make you smile & focus on sweet boys BEST friends and falling in love.... I for one fell in love with JJ Phillip & Danny The writing & writing style in general was complete and utter shit, so be warned to those who are literary fanatics. From random 'SHITTT!!!!!' To other grammar mistakes, this book was poorly written.However -I enjoyed this book. I can't say I was in love with it simply because I guessed the ending. Since we got that little preview at the beginning of the novel and knew there was going to be two boys in the mix - I knew it would have to be one of them. I kept switching back and forth and was uncertain but about half way I knew who was going to end up with who.So imagine my non surprise when I was right. I simply flicked to the end and skimmed until I found who.However, I still enjoyed what I read and felt that whilst the tragedy in this book was completely heartbreaking, I felt it was unnecessary and that I couldn't connect with the main characters angst and tears as I should have. However, the scenes following after had my heart missing some palpitations.All in all a good book. Recommend for younger readers. Definitely not for those who like a bad boy as you will be surely as disappointed as I was.
What do You think about That Boy (2000)?
3.5 stars....I really wanted her to end up with the other guy!
—erenik
