My Most Excellent Year tells the story of three students-
now seniors- most excellent year (their freshman year)
and how their lives all changed for the better. First,
there's T.C.( Anthony), who's obsessed with all things
related to baseball, his best friend Augie, and
Alejeandra, the girl he's in love with, but who doesn't
return his feelings. Augie loves all things that have to
do with Broadway and his best friend T.C. Also, everyone
knows Augie's gay, but he just hasn't realized his true
feelings yet. Lastly, there is Alejeandra. Alejeandra grew
up in a very political and fundamental family. Her father
is a rich diplomat. Though, Alejeandra is expected to
grow up to be just like her parents and her brother her
true love is dancing and singing which is unacceptable to
her family. As, she pursues this passion in life she
begins to become friends with Augie and T.C. and just may
fall in love with the T.C.
My Most Excellent Year was a truly hysterical and cute read that had me turning the
pages nonstop. Steve Kluger told this story in diary entrees, instant message conversations, and letters. I've read this type of writing before, but have never enjoyed it as much as in this novel. It let me get to know the
characters, probably better than it being told in first or
third person, and it kept the story interesting most of
the time. At the beginning his writing could feel a bit so-
so , but as the story continued, and as the characters
began to get more developed, it picked up and started to
get pretty funny. Especially during Augie's parts. Also, I
enjoyed seeing how each character began to grow in one way
or another throughout the novel. At the end, I was sad to
see it come to a close, but knew that it was just the
right time to conclude it. Overall, this story was a cute
coming of age novel that I recommend to all age groups.
Be aware, though, that the beginning was a tad boring.
Reviewer Age:13
Reviewer City, State and Country:
Mountain Top, PA USA
