About this title: In an unforgettable novel, a Lambda Award-winning author tells the story of Paul, a religious high-school senior whose life is turned upside-down when he meets Manuel, who says he's both Christian and gay--two things Paul didn't think could coexist.
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Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publ
Date Published: 2007
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Date Published: 2009
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""The God Box" was about Paul (Pablo) and coming to terms with whether or not he's actually gay. The Christian belief (atleast in that small town) is that being gay is sinful, yet how can it be sinful if it's just a matter of falling in love?
"The God Box" is loaded with challenges- Can you test god? Can you test your faith? Can you test what's in your heart and learn to be honest with yourself- regardless of what others think?
Now, I titled this "coming from an outsider" because I'm just an avid reader. I am not gay, I'm not a teenager, and I'm not a believer in a god of any kind. However, because I love to read, I've read the Bible and I can respect it very much- as well as respect the faiths of those who are able to hold tight to their own personal beliefs. Religion is personal- reading books... not so much.
So, now that you have a bit of a background on me- I hope that it will colour what I have to say next.
WHAT I LOVED: -Paul and Manuel's characters were VERY well developed. Angie, Pa and Abuelita's were also VERY strong characters. I could picture them in my head, even though I don't think they actually were physically described in much detail in the book.
-The journey that Paul was taken on through Manuel. The inner turmoil that Paul was going through while deciding if he wanted to take action or not
-The dialogue with Paul and his Abuelita. I think she is my favorite character.
-The descriptions and the arguments during Bible study classes. Fair to see BOTH sides of the story- and to keep true to each of the characters' opinions (didn't waver)
-The discussions between Manuel and Paul about if it was sinful to be gay and Christian. I love religious debates and love hearing BOTH sides and many different viewpoints.
-The ending. Very good. Brought a tear to my eye!
WHAT I COULDN'T GET OVER: -The story jumped RIGHT in. Page one, there was already the inner turmoil. I think it would have been better if we got to know Paul and Angie at least a little bit before he started to "change". This book was about learning to accept- but it seemed like we "met" Paul when he was already learning to accept. Maybe a little more background would have been helpful?
-The instant reaction to Manuel. Is it really like that? I know that when I see someone for the first time, no matter how handsome or energetic he is, I don't necessarily feel a "pull" toward him immediately. My mind doesn't instantly go to what it would feel like to touch his skin.
-The reactions from the anti-gay guys. (turned out in the end, there was a sob story there too- I hated learning that part) It was just so dramatic. Maybe it's because it was such a small town? I know many gay guys and girls in my area and nothing like that EVER happened. Not since, like, the 80s.
Even though it is technically a teen book, "The God Box" can be enjoyed by any age group and any sexuality. It's about attraction and acceptance. About romance and honesty. About faith and truth. Even if you're not religious, like me, it is still interesting to read what people choose to hold so dear to their hearts. It is intense to see inside their minds and try to understand and to feel what they do.
I think everyone can relate to this story- regardless of your own life choices."
"While I found the characters to be a little one-dimensional (except for a few) and the story was not exceptional, the story of coming out for a Christian evangelical teen in a small conservative Texas town is an important one to tell and Alex Sanchez does it well. When a new guy Manuel moves to town and is comfortable being out, Paul is shaken to his core and his faith challenged."
"Paul is a closeted, evangelical Christian teen who starts questioning his faith and feelings when the new guy who moves to their small Texas town is both Christian and openly gay.
I'm torn on this book. The writing is mediocre at best, most of the characters are flat, and it's less a story about high school romance than it is a mouthpiece to outline arguments against conservative Christian arguments against homosexuality. On the other hand, if I were a closeted teen in that environment, this might be exactly what I was looking for. Plus, I gave it bonus points since it touches on being a minority and gay, which isn't seen as often."
"I think this is one book that everyone should read: religious, non-religious, parents and teens and anyone who feels like an outcast for trying to be something they're not. The God Box is a tale of transforming childish immaturity into love and acceptance and what it takes to grow up and truly respect ones' self for the first time. Its hit home with so many issues I was struggling with myself. If more people could read it, the hate and total immaturity displayed by both the religious and gay groups against each other could perhaps be smoothed over a little.
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