“Iconic” is the best word to describe this film and its characters. They’re fun, easy to relate to, and so memorable. Since the 45th anniversary of the beloved 1978 film is upon us, it’s only fitting to revisit the characters from Grease that made such an impact in the movie musical world. The best way Bookstr knows to pay tribute is to pair them with popular books! The matchings might surprise you.
Sandy Olsson as The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Sandy is a classic teenage girl falling in love for the first time, experiencing the ups and downs of high school romance. I think she fits perfectly with Jenny Han’s acclaimed trilogy The Summer I Turned Pretty, which follows a similar summer love story. Together, they both encompass the innocence of first love and the difficulties that come with it. Also, the beach settings and the fear of the school year drifting them apart are present in both stories. This is a match made in heaven.
Danny Zuko as Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Now, I know this might be a bit out of the blue. However, throughout the movie, Danny is trying to figure out what Sandy likes and how to be that for her. In an odd way, Frankenstein’s monster works in a similar way, trying to fit into human society. Additionally, this book is taught in most high school English classes. It is certainly possible that in wanting to impress Sandy, Danny would do really well in his academics which might include an assignment on Frankenstein. The things he would do for love!
Betty Rizzo as Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote
Again, potentially a pairing you didn’t expect. Nevertheless, Rizzo is a character that always has her guard up. She doesn’t let people in very easily, and she isn’t keen on being emotional. This reminded me a lot of Holly Golightly from Truman Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s, who is always meeting people without forming connections with them. The two characters spend their time with men, but neither finds them to be really important. Overall, Rizzo and Holly are more alike than originally presumed.
Kenickie Murdoch as Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
While Kenickie is your typical high school bad boy, Kaz Brekker is more of a dystopian criminal. Yet, the two share a tendency to stoicism and not share their emotions. Both are hard to approach in their respective ways. However, when it comes to their love interests, the two offer them an exclusive kindness that isn’t publicized. Additionally, if Kenickie was the type to go read a book, one revolving around a heist would probably spike his interest.
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