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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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:
Yes
Phenomenal. Great writing, interesting story. Tissues necessary!
Just catching up on my reviews during this time of social distancing. 'If I Stay' is still to this day my favorite duology. I cried and cried and just went through the whole story as if I was a character — a part of this book. It was nearly impossible to put the book down, and when I've finished the last chapter, I just felt lost! Gayle Forman is definitely one of my favorite author
I did not really like this book. Many people compared it to the Lovely Bones. I could see the comparison but I think this book was better seeing as I never finished The Lovely Bones.
"Because love, it never dies, it never goes away, it never fades, so long as you hang on to it. Love can make you immortal."
Heartbreaking and dramatic. I was tear-stained. I didn't even like this at first, but I continued. I'm glad I did.
Heartbreaking and dramatic. I was tear-stained. I didn't even like this at first, but I continued. I'm glad I did.
The plot is good, but some of the characters are really cheesy. The girl is in high school, but her parents treat her like she is in her twenties.
This book also contains one of the most awkward scenes I have ever seen in any book. The book starts with no cusswords and then drops them all over the place towards the end of the book.
I would not allow this in my classroom library as a teacher.
This book also contains one of the most awkward scenes I have ever seen in any book. The book starts with no cusswords and then drops them all over the place towards the end of the book.
I would not allow this in my classroom library as a teacher.
I heard it was heartbreaking, and it truly was. I knew what was going to happen, but somehow didn't expect it. I was aware that it was sad, but I didn't expect to cry. If I Stay is a completely unforgettable book, with a heart wrenching story that will have you glued to every page until it ends.
As soon as it began, I instantly felt connected to the story and its characters, the main reason being the beautiful narration of the author. While reading I could actually understand what Mia was feeling when going out with Adam, her nervousness before playing her cello in front of experts, having a great time with her parents and little brother and finally seeing all this change right in front of her eyes.
The narration moves between past and present, in flashbacks and giving much more depth to the characters which helps us to understand everyone better. It is a simple story told in such an extraordinary way that I couldn't help but love it.
A book about understanding the value of family, love, friendship, and loss, I would highly recommend this to anyone.
As soon as it began, I instantly felt connected to the story and its characters, the main reason being the beautiful narration of the author. While reading I could actually understand what Mia was feeling when going out with Adam, her nervousness before playing her cello in front of experts, having a great time with her parents and little brother and finally seeing all this change right in front of her eyes.
The narration moves between past and present, in flashbacks and giving much more depth to the characters which helps us to understand everyone better. It is a simple story told in such an extraordinary way that I couldn't help but love it.
A book about understanding the value of family, love, friendship, and loss, I would highly recommend this to anyone.
Only two books have ever made me cry. My Sister's Keeper was the first, If I Stay is the second. This was a heartbreaking, lyrical novel. I could not believe how sad it was yet how beautiful.