Reviews tagging 'Abandonment'

If I Stay by Gayle Forman

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

2017
I loved the characters in this book. I loved how fast paced the story was (which is probably why there's only 25 hours between the time I started reading it and the time I finished it). I loved the times that marked how much progress (or lack thereof) Mia had made in regards to her decision to stay alive or not. I loved how conflicted she was about it because it felt real. I really felt for her. I loved how the integration of background information never felt forced. I loved how the story line flowed. I loved the ending because it allowed the readers to come up with their own conclusions of what happened next in Mia's life. I loved it. 10/10 would recommend.

2024
i was deeply moved by this story. i wish the book was longer. i was rooting for mia and hoping she would find one reasons to stay when she had so many to not. i appreciate all the side characters, i read the author doesn’t have any favs and neither do i. everyone in this story was special in their own way. i 100% agree with my previous review!!

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grey_writes_love's review against another edition

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

4.0


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