Before I Die by Jenny Downham

Before I Die

Jenny Downham

326 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance young adult emotional hopeful slow-paced
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For the many readers who love The Fault in Our Stars, this is the story of a girl who is determined to live, love, and to write her own ending before her time is finally up. Tessa has just months to live. Fighting back against hospital visits, end...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,247 reviews

Moods

sad 90%
emotional 84%
reflective 35%
inspiring 26%
dark 24%
hopeful 16%
challenging 15%
funny 12%
tense 7%
adventurous 5%
informative 4%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 17%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.6

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