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Darius the Great Deserves Better
- Narrated by: Michael Levi Harris
- Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins
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Summary
In this companion to the award-winning Darius the Great Is Not Okay, Darius suddenly has it all: a boyfriend, an internship, a spot on the soccer team. It's everything he's ever wanted - but what if he deserves better?
Darius Kellner is having a bit of a year. Since his trip to Iran, a lot has changed. He's getting along with his dad, and his best friend Sohrab is only a Skype call away. Between his first boyfriend, Landon, his varsity soccer practices, and an internship at his favorite tea shop, things are falling into place.
Then, of course, everything changes. Darius' grandmothers are in town for a long visit, and Darius can't tell whether they even like him. The internship is not going according to plan, Sohrab isn't answering Darius' calls, and Dad is far away on business. And Darius is sure he really likes Landon...but he's also been hanging out with Chip Cusumano, former bully and current soccer teammate - and well, maybe he's not so sure about anything after all.
Darius was just starting to feel okay, like he finally knew what it meant to be Darius Kellner. But maybe okay isn't good enough. Maybe Darius deserves better.
Critic reviews
"This coming-of-age masterpiece packs a multitude of truth and heart....A sequel that gets better and better the longer it steeps." (Kirkus, starred review)
"Khorram manages the impossible: A stunning follow-up to Darius the Great Is Not Okay that stands alone as a masterful exploration of love, grief, and desire. This isn't just a book I needed as a teenager; it's one I need right now." (Mark Oshiro, award-winning author of Anger Is a Gift)
"Khorram explores the intersection of Iranian and queer identity with aching tenderness and realism. This book is like a cup of tea that is as comforting as it is bold. I love it." (Abdi Nazemian, Stonewall Honor-winning author of Like a Love Story)
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- M. Wolfgram
- 02-08-21
Great coming-of-age sequel
Darius is back at his high school after his trip to Iran with his family and he seems to have a lot going for him - a place on the soccer team, a job selling his beloved teas and a new boyfriend. But things aren't always as good as they seem. Darius is worried about his depressed father, still gets bullied and can't seem to convince himself to take the next step in his relationship.
How great it is to be inside the head of Darius again, who is such an interesting character to spend time with. I missed his awkward "not really"s. A great coming-of-age sequel that deals with a lot of serious issues in a raw, real, but ultimately uplifting way.
And a shout-out to Michael Levi Harris, who does a fantastic job, narrating the audiobook version and really bringing Darius' story to life.
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