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swaggy_maggie44's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
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
3.75
chob's review against another edition
1.0
the premise of the book was extremely enticing. to be honest—i really loved mateo’s character. it just felt so real that someone would react that way to a death-cast call. i appreciate that mateo wasn’t the noble man living up his last day. he was average and i thought that’s really what sold the book for me. overall, the world building i thought was amazing. i’m not one to typically enjoy books where the perspective changes every other page, but i honestly really thought it contributed to it’s impact. for example, at the *very* end when an ex fiancee was speeding to see his lover at a park when she realized she was actually dying and rufus being hit. i thought that made the ending a lot more impactful to be honest. also just seeing things from other people’s perspective just built on how much of a heavy hitter this “death-cast” actually is. although, there were perspectives i found unnecessary. i didn’t particularly see what the last friend app creator’s perspective contributed to the story if i’m being honest. maybe i missed something, but i didnt see a real reason for heartbroken interviewer to be sisters with the creator of the last friend app. but in short, what fell flat for me was the writing. rufus’ dialect just made it feel impossible to read. starting every sentence with “yo” made it feel like i was watching a mom trying to act cool in the 00s. it honestly made me cringe. every time it switched to rufus’ perspective i dreaded having to read the next few pages. although regarding the writing, i honestly loved the parallelism of “death-cast did(n’t) call ___ today because ____ is(n’t) dying.” i honestly thought it was such a cool way to introduce each character and set up their story. the other part that fell flat for me was the romantic aspect. i was looking forward to the romantic part of it, but the kiss seemed so out of the blue and forced that it ruined it for me. they kiss after singing karaoke and they both somehow know they’re in love with each other? it was less than a day and they have that “knowing look”? if they wanted to build a romance with this premise, i would’ve personally left more room for growth and development. i’m not a fan of one day love stories to say the least. overall, i was satisfied with the ending and felt like it was an interesting read.
matilde_cr's review against another edition
5.0
Such a good story! I couldn't put the book down, really.
One of my favourite books so far (I'm new to the book community hahaha)
Always recommend it to my friends!
One of my favourite books so far (I'm new to the book community hahaha)
Always recommend it to my friends!
anna_matsiuk's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-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? No
4.0
amls's review against another edition
2.0
I absolutely hate the fact that I’m giving this two stars. I had the highest expectations in the world for this book. I was told it would send me on this emotional rollercoaster and leave me upset for weeks which seems like a bad thing but I was truly searching for that. I was able to put it down so many times and I just found myself uninterested in the book. The characters were also not the most likable until the very end but at that point the emotional connection has been lost and you don’t care as much about their deaths. Also, the last sentence with Rufus committing suicide was a confusing and hard to follow. Overall, such an amazing idea for a book but a let down in execution.
ssann's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
nxtalve's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this was so great i dont wanna move on i wanna just keep rereading it over and over
kevvy's review against another edition
5.0
Where do I start with a book this beautiful. This was my very first book by Adam Silvera that I’ve read and I do not hesitate when I say he is now one of my favorite authors. Silvera gives a perfect balance between sadness and joyful. His writing style is crystal clear and his characters leave a lasting impression even after you’ve finished his books.
The idea of this world being able forecast peoples death day is both scary and extraordinary. This book follows Rufus and Mateo, both teen boys, on the day they are both going to die. In the age of social media of course there would be an app for people forecasted to die. It is on this app that Rufus and Mateo connect with each other and meet up in real life.
Although judging this book by its title you would assume it is a very sad story, but it is actually a very uplifting one. It puts into perspective the idea of only having 24 hours left and how you’re going to spend it. It is much more than a story about death. It’s a story about life. Your life specifically. Following Rufus and Mateo around for the day going on adventure and trying things neither would ever do shows how much someone could do in a single day and why no one should ever waste it.
I will not lie, you are most definitely going to need a box of tissues for this one. Just trust me.
The idea of this world being able forecast peoples death day is both scary and extraordinary. This book follows Rufus and Mateo, both teen boys, on the day they are both going to die. In the age of social media of course there would be an app for people forecasted to die. It is on this app that Rufus and Mateo connect with each other and meet up in real life.
Although judging this book by its title you would assume it is a very sad story, but it is actually a very uplifting one. It puts into perspective the idea of only having 24 hours left and how you’re going to spend it. It is much more than a story about death. It’s a story about life. Your life specifically. Following Rufus and Mateo around for the day going on adventure and trying things neither would ever do shows how much someone could do in a single day and why no one should ever waste it.
I will not lie, you are most definitely going to need a box of tissues for this one. Just trust me.
tottles's review against another edition
i never enjoy first person books as much as third person, especially where the perspective shifts. idk why i keep trying.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Car accident and Death of parent