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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Very sweet and a unique concept!
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
I loved the message in this book that no matter where you are you need to live the life you are in, live in the moment and stop worrying so much about the future when, really, you have no control over it anyways. Easy, quick read with an interesting outlook on life and death.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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:
Yes
Soon-to-be-16-year-old Liz wakes up and finds herself on a boat to "Elsewhere" - the land where the dead continue their lives in reverse. Liz has great difficulty dealing with her situation and laments all of the "adult" things that she will never be able to do. During her time in Elsewhere she is pleasantly surprised to discover that she can accomplish many of those "adult" dreams that are important to her.
Let me begin by saying that I was totally hooked on this book about 5 pages in, and it's very rare for me to be so into a book so quickly. Having read nothing from the author before, I was very pleasantly surprised by the subject matter of this book, as well as the creative world-building.
Elizabeth Hall is dead. Instead of ending up in a heaven-like world where one lives on a cloud and is surrounded by angels, Liz finds herself in a world called Elsewhere that mirrors Earth but isn't exactly the place that she had left behind. I found Zevin's interpretation of what happens after you die to be really original. Part of the reason why this book was such a page turner for me was because of how much I wanted to know about this world.
For a long while, Elizabeth is really depressed and accepting of her status as a member of the deceased. The struggles she goes through are just what one would expect of a person who died to young - never being able to grow up and enjoy all that life awaits them.I felt like I was there with Liz on her emotional journey of denial and acceptance.
Overall, I would highly recommend this book to readers of all ages. The story works, and the supporting characters really do a wonderful job of really building Liz up as she learns acceptance. Although a book about death, "Elsewhere" brings a refreshingly positive outlook to life, in general, which is always something I enjoy.
Elizabeth Hall is dead. Instead of ending up in a heaven-like world where one lives on a cloud and is surrounded by angels, Liz finds herself in a world called Elsewhere that mirrors Earth but isn't exactly the place that she had left behind. I found Zevin's interpretation of what happens after you die to be really original. Part of the reason why this book was such a page turner for me was because of how much I wanted to know about this world.
For a long while, Elizabeth is really depressed and accepting of her status as a member of the deceased. The struggles she goes through are just what one would expect of a person who died to young - never being able to grow up and enjoy all that life awaits them.I felt like I was there with Liz on her emotional journey of denial and acceptance.
Overall, I would highly recommend this book to readers of all ages. The story works, and the supporting characters really do a wonderful job of really building Liz up as she learns acceptance. Although a book about death, "Elsewhere" brings a refreshingly positive outlook to life, in general, which is always something I enjoy.
TMI: This was the first book to ever make me cry and as a child I didn’t know what to do with that. So naturally, I sobbed and threw the book under my bed so it was as far away from me as possible. Do you rate that 1 stars or 5 stars? Idk.
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I first read this book when I was in my early teens, more so maybe 10 going on eleven. It changed my worldview and my life as it was forever. This book is a defining moment that changed who I was fundamentally and I just wanted to share how the writing influenced everything I’ve written in my adult life.
A beautiful story that deserves recognition.
A beautiful story that deserves recognition.
This is a great premise, and the book followed it through nicely. I love how simple the afterlife was, and how well it was described and made real.
This felt like a real YA book. I think I would have loved it when I was younger. I like it now too, but I could see it as a favorite for my 15-year-old self.
This felt like a real YA book. I think I would have loved it when I was younger. I like it now too, but I could see it as a favorite for my 15-year-old self.
Sweet and thought-provoking view of a possible version of the afterlife. I wouldn't recommend the audio.