Barry Lyga's The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl (Austin S.)

Dear Barry Lyga,



I probably found more similarities with the character of fanboy, than any other character I have encountered in the world of literature. His misfortune with the phenomenon of luck remind me of my own, and his aspirations to be successful in the media industry do as well. I also hold contempt for the same type of irrational people that he does. On his journey through high school, he encounters a girl with a personality that most people come across at one point or another; the stereotypical goth girl. Fanboy’s first impression of her is that of a judging, and hypocritical attitude. However, when Fanboy gets to know the real Goth girl and her eccentric personality, he discovers that there is more to people than what someone sees.

Believe it or not, one of my best friends has an attitude closely related to that of Goth girl’s. We had interesting first impressions of each other, but like the book, we got to know each other, and eventually gained a mutual respect for the same types of things. They say first impressions mean a lot, but really first impressions are just the beginning of a relationship and establishing a connection. This book made me realize that it takes effort to have friendships, and that it doesn’t just come to you. By the way Mr. Lyga, you sure know your way around the comic world.

Sincerely,

Austin Speer