I Was Here by Gayle Forman

I Was Here

Gayle Forman

288 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance young adult emotional medium-paced
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If I Stay comes a heartbreaking novel about coping with loss (People). When her best friend, Meg, commits suicide by drinking a bottle of industrial-strength cleaner alone in a motel room, Cody is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,722 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 70%
dark 49%
reflective 32%
mysterious 21%
tense 21%
challenging 19%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 8%
informative 6%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 24%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.62

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