Reviews

I Have Lost My Way by Gayle Forman

lmurray43's review against another edition

5.0

I loved this book. The story follows Freya, Nathaniel and Harun over the course of one day when their lives all change. Freya has lost her voice which means she cannot sing. Harun is scared to tell his family who he really loves and is looking to run away instead of facing them. Nathaniel is looking for a sense of belonging after so long of being just himself and his father. He is now alone and trying to see the places his father said he would take him. This is a story about love and friendship and courage to try new things.

starr27's review

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Mental illness, and Homophobia

jennrocca's review against another edition

3.0

Read in the spring of 2019 but, apparently, never reviewed. Meh. It was OK. Characters were likable enough. Not much depth. Held my interest but I didn't care deeply for the characters or worry about them. The best I can say is, it was fine.

abbyl819's review against another edition

4.0

This book is a very entertaining and interesting contemporary read. I have read some of Gayle Forman’s work before, and while it is not my favorite book she has written, it is at the top of my list. I loved the diverse cast of characters that we get to read about, and the switching viewpoints give a good insight into various cultures and lifestyles. My personal favorite perspective to read from was Freya, as I liked her story the best, and she ties the group together right from the start. I did find it a little repetitive at first since it retells what is happening at the same time through each perspective, but once I got used to the backtracking I didn’t mind it is much. Overall, this was a very interesting read that I would recommend to fans of Gayle Forman’s other works, because it did not disappoint.

*I received an advanced copy of this book for review from the publisher via BookishFirst*

spom2024's review

adventurous hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

holly41102's review against another edition

2.0

I got bored with this book. Such a disappointment for me since I was very excited to read this.

hardlyworking's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

suvata's review against another edition

3.0

So-so. YA. Kind of disappointing because I like her other books so much better.

rainbowbookworm's review against another edition

3.0

Three characters who are pondering the life choices that have led them to the crux they currently find themselves in converge in Central Park. Circumstances lead them to spend a few hours together and they connect. This is the story of those hours.

librarydosebykristy's review against another edition

3.0

Three people meet by chance in Central Park and all happen to be at breaking points in their lives. They form a bond and get pulled into each other's dramas as they play out over a single day.

Gayle Forman is so good at pulling you into her character's lives and making you care about them immediately. She is an effortless writer.

I liked this a lot! It's an easy, feel good recommendation with adult crossover appeal.