Nick is the bassist for a frequently name-changing queercore band which is playing at a club in New York City. At the club, when Nick sees his ex-girlfriend Tris who broke his heart, he wants to make her jealous. So, he asks a random girl to kiss him and be his five minute girlfriend. The random girl, Norah surprises him by actually kissing him, which achieves Nick's objective of making Tris jealous. Nick and Norah now take off together because Norah's best friend needs a ride and they hear that their favorite band is playing that night at a secret location. As Nick and Norah travel all around New York City trying to find the secret location, they discover that although they initially got off on the wrong foot, they are similar in many ways, the least of which is their taste in music. Norah, like Nick, is recovering from a bad relationship with her ex-boyfriend Tal, who is emotionally manipulative and has robbed Norah of her self-esteem. During their night long adventure, they discover what it is like to connect with someone, to let go of one's insecurities, to desperately fall in love and to have a truly unforgettable night with the ones you love.
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Best part of story, including ending:
The book perfectly captures what it is like to be a teenager. The pop culture references, the descriptions and the emotions are remind you of your own unforgettable nights with your friends.
Best scene in story:
The scene at the end when Norah leaves with Nick. It is uber-cheesy but is also the perfect ending to the book.
Opinion about the main character:
Nick is the very definition of music geek and Norah is the girl who seemingly has it together but is in truth broken inside. I could relate to both of them very well.
