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Dear Evan Hansen

Dear Evan Hansen

The Novel
Contemporary LiteratureYoung Adult
Pages
512
Published
2018
Language
English

Synopsis

Evan Hansen, a high school senior, finds himself entangled in a family's sorrow after the death of their son. A letter, never meant to be seen, leads him to pretend he was the deceased's secret best friend. This unexpected lie offers Evan a chance to finally belong, but he must maintain the deception.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

SadEmotionalThought-Provoking
Coming of AgeFish Out of WaterSecret Identity

Genres

Contemporary Literature Young Adult

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Characters

Evan HansenProtagonist
Connor MurphySupporting
All characters in Dear Evan Hansen

Frequently asked questions

  • How does this book differ from the Broadway musical?

    This novelization expands on the source material by including chapters written from the perspective of Connor Murphy, which provides additional insight into his character and motivations that are not present in the stage production.

  • Who collaborated with Val Emmich to write this novel?

    The book was written by Val Emmich in collaboration with the original creators of the Broadway musical, specifically playwright Steven Levenson and songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.