Love makes people do crazy things, but it does not necessarily make you an idiot. "Idiot," by Colin Neenan, is a witty story of a 16-year-old boy and his problems in dealing with young love. Jim O'Reilly, the main character, is coerced into trying out for a part in A Midsummer Night's Dream, where he is faces a sudden realization-he is in love with his best friend, Suzanna Manning. Between dealing with the complexities of his dysfunctional family and conducting an anonymous email love affair, Jim faces adversity throughout the book.