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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
So much more than I was expecting. The album title in the book for Adam's band release says it all...Collateral Damage. The waves of impact when something tragic (from If I Stay) happens was captured so perfectly in this book. When death happens we all focus on the immediate family; I would never want to be in Mia's shoes and face the tragedy she dealt with. But how do others also impacted move on? I loved how this book showed how difficult it was for Adam and explored how he too had loss piled on loss while being expected to be happy because of the band's success. Really moving story.
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I understand why so many people like this book, but it just wasn't for me. I think this one was really slow during the first half of the book. It took me a while to read this book and actually it also was quite boring in the beginning. I will say that the second half of the book got better and the ending was kind of good.
Meh, it was ok. I really liked the first one because it had a romance but wasn't about the romance. This one was ALL about the romance. I also like strong male characters AND strong female characters. Mia was really the only strong one and Adam was, well, a sorry and pathetic whiner about how crappy his life was. It was an ok sequel but I think it could of been done better. I initially chose it because I loved the first and wanted to see what happened in the second.
I don't think I would use this in a classroom because I don't think there is a whole lot to get out of it. But if I were to use it, I would target it to two types of student. The first, kids who live and breathe music and second, kids who have lost dear loved ones. These are two major themes in this and the first book and so I would try focusing on that.
Sex: there is a bit of sexual themes. The guy is kind of a horn dog and sleeps with a lot of girls to get over his pathetic loss of his girlfriend.
Drugs: some drinking, not a ton though.
Language: a decent amount of language with a few f bombs.
Violence: nothing really terrible. There is a bit description of Mia after she was in her car accident.
I don't think I would use this in a classroom because I don't think there is a whole lot to get out of it. But if I were to use it, I would target it to two types of student. The first, kids who live and breathe music and second, kids who have lost dear loved ones. These are two major themes in this and the first book and so I would try focusing on that.
Sex: there is a bit of sexual themes. The guy is kind of a horn dog and sleeps with a lot of girls to get over his pathetic loss of his girlfriend.
Drugs: some drinking, not a ton though.
Language: a decent amount of language with a few f bombs.
Violence: nothing really terrible. There is a bit description of Mia after she was in her car accident.
Oh.My.God! I honestly thought that the first book in this series was fantastic and there was no way the second could ever live up to my standards. WELL it took those standards and blew them out of the water!!!
This book is from Adam's POV and it's set 3 years after Mia had her accident. They drifted apart and now Adam is a big Rock Star and Mia is a very successful Cello player. Adam may be famous and rich but he is miserable every mintue of every day. We really get to see how much their breakup has completely destroyed Adam and how alone he truly feels. Adam is walking along the street and notices a poster with Mia on it advertising one of her shows, so he decides to go see it which brings up emotions he has buried deep for 3 years.
This has got to be one of the most emotionally taxing series I've ever read. I loved every page of this book. The end was absolutely 'PERFECT!' I am so happy I read these books and plan to recommend them to all my friends.
This book is from Adam's POV and it's set 3 years after Mia had her accident. They drifted apart and now Adam is a big Rock Star and Mia is a very successful Cello player. Adam may be famous and rich but he is miserable every mintue of every day. We really get to see how much their breakup has completely destroyed Adam and how alone he truly feels. Adam is walking along the street and notices a poster with Mia on it advertising one of her shows, so he decides to go see it which brings up emotions he has buried deep for 3 years.
This has got to be one of the most emotionally taxing series I've ever read. I loved every page of this book. The end was absolutely 'PERFECT!' I am so happy I read these books and plan to recommend them to all my friends.
"Where She Went" is a young adult novel by Gayle Forman, and is the sequel to her earlier work, "If I Stay". The book follows the story of Adam Wilde, a former high school rocker and the boyfriend of Mia Hall, the protagonist of the first book.
The story is set three years after the tragic car accident that left Mia in a coma and killed her family. Adam, now a successful musician, is struggling with fame and the aftermath of the accident. While on a break from his tour, he returns to New York City, where he runs into Mia, who is now a rising star in the classical music world.
The novel explores Adam and Mia's complicated relationship as they reconnect and try to make sense of their past and present. The story is emotional and heartfelt, with themes of love, loss, and redemption woven throughout. Forman's writing style is lyrical and powerful, drawing the reader in and making them feel deeply connected to the characters.
Overall, "Where She Went" is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel that will leave a lasting impression on readers. It is a worthy sequel to "If I Stay", and stands on its own as a powerful exploration of love and loss.
The story is set three years after the tragic car accident that left Mia in a coma and killed her family. Adam, now a successful musician, is struggling with fame and the aftermath of the accident. While on a break from his tour, he returns to New York City, where he runs into Mia, who is now a rising star in the classical music world.
The novel explores Adam and Mia's complicated relationship as they reconnect and try to make sense of their past and present. The story is emotional and heartfelt, with themes of love, loss, and redemption woven throughout. Forman's writing style is lyrical and powerful, drawing the reader in and making them feel deeply connected to the characters.
Overall, "Where She Went" is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel that will leave a lasting impression on readers. It is a worthy sequel to "If I Stay", and stands on its own as a powerful exploration of love and loss.
The main character is so believable and his story is SO interesting. I'm glad to say that the love story part of it is not thrust into your face, which was really refreshing. I especially loved the song lyrics at the beginning of every chapter. Overall, Gayle Forman has really surprised me with how well she writes. Also, I'd say this was a better book than If I Stay. It could even be read as a stand alone book.
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5 stars, much better than If I Stay, which I read three years ago. After reading Just One Day I decided I would go back and read Where She Went because I love Gayle Forman's writing style and can appreciate it now.