11th Book : Girl meets boy

Name : Krisna Ismawati
Npm : 16611075

"Girl meets boy"



One of the best bits about Girl Meets Boy is the relationship between Anthea and Robin, the female echo warrior she falls for after Robin vandalises the billboard outside the big corporation the sister’s work for. Smith perfectly captures the feeling of first love. Anthea’s reaction to Robin reminds me of the moment, ten years ago when I fell for another girl. Smith creates a realistic portrayal of falling for someone, how the world is suddenly all shiny and new when you’re falling. I loved their relationship. I felt it was realistic and believable. Smith reminded me of my own experiences of coming out. I love the way Smith, gay herself tackles lesbianism in Girl Meets Boy without Robin or Anthea dying or ending up with a man.
Her thoughts verge on homophobia as she seems obsessed with being normal and wonders if neighbours saw Robin and Anthea embracing and kissing in the street and this means they’ll need to move house. This part of the novel is hilarious. Girl Meets Boy features one of the big sex scenes I’ve ever read where there is no mention of body parts. I also found the sections that deal with the corporation the sister’s work for plans to dominate the world with bottled water very witty. I loved it when Anthea and Robin are arrested for covering the city in graffiti protesting women’s rights.I even enjoyed the unusual way Smith chooses to end Girl Meets Boy. Anthea fantasises about getting married to Robin. They have a huge ceremony attended by hundreds of people including family, friends and loved ones who have passed on. I’ve read some reviews that criticise this but I thought it was great. I thought it showed Anthea’s hope for the future and her love for Robin.