by Cecil Castellucci
Victoria--or, rather, Egg--is smart. She knows what she's doing both in school and out. Her mom is a famous Hollywood actor and her dad is one of the best costume, makeup, and mask artists in the film business. Egg (who calls herself after her favourite character from her favourite science fiction film) is cool, detached, wants and needs no friends, and wants most in the world to meet Saba Greer, the actress behind the amazing Egg. Victoria/Egg has even altered her appearance to look like Egg the character: shaved head, coloured-in eyebrows, pale face (no makeup), and a full-length cloak. All is well in Egg's world... until Max Carter enters the scene.
Max's dad is a famous PBS documentary filmmaker. Max himself has, therefore, traveled the world with his parents, learning much about history as his dad does his research. Max is able to give Egg a run for her money in history, trigonometry, and basically any other thing that Egg is the best at. Of course, this makes Egg furious and gives her reason to hate him eternally. However... maybe Max has cracked the Eggshell? She finds herself caring more about people, becoming less obsessed with Terminal Earth (Egg's movie) and more interested in the world around her. On top of everything, she's failing trig. Great.
As I read Boy Proof, I was fascinated with the character of Victoria and how she was so detached from the world. It seemed amazing to me that someone could be so obsessed and fanatical but yet a separate entity from reality. Watching her Eggshell crack and seeing her character open up is quite an experience, and I recommend this book to anyone that appreciates a good obsession... or even just a good read.
Max's dad is a famous PBS documentary filmmaker. Max himself has, therefore, traveled the world with his parents, learning much about history as his dad does his research. Max is able to give Egg a run for her money in history, trigonometry, and basically any other thing that Egg is the best at. Of course, this makes Egg furious and gives her reason to hate him eternally. However... maybe Max has cracked the Eggshell? She finds herself caring more about people, becoming less obsessed with Terminal Earth (Egg's movie) and more interested in the world around her. On top of everything, she's failing trig. Great.
As I read Boy Proof, I was fascinated with the character of Victoria and how she was so detached from the world. It seemed amazing to me that someone could be so obsessed and fanatical but yet a separate entity from reality. Watching her Eggshell crack and seeing her character open up is quite an experience, and I recommend this book to anyone that appreciates a good obsession... or even just a good read.
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