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A review by zefrog
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
3.0
Despite possible expectations/apprehensions based on the title, this is a fun, if bittersweet, teen romance. Even with the massive spoiler of the title, the narrative as well as the storytelling, remain compelling enough to keep you turning the pages.
It will, however, as a matter of course, make the reader consider their own mortality, and the stated aim of the book is to encourage us to seize the days and live moment as if it is our last. Carpe diem, and all that.
Well, call me cynical, it did nothing of the kind for me. On the contrary, the book re-enforced my conviction that it is all very futile, and that putting such pressure on oneself is in fact fairly pointless. Because, yes, we all die in the end, and once that has happened nothing really matters. It's all over. And thank goodness for that!
It will, however, as a matter of course, make the reader consider their own mortality, and the stated aim of the book is to encourage us to seize the days and live moment as if it is our last. Carpe diem, and all that.
Well, call me cynical, it did nothing of the kind for me. On the contrary, the book re-enforced my conviction that it is all very futile, and that putting such pressure on oneself is in fact fairly pointless. Because, yes, we all die in the end, and once that has happened nothing really matters. It's all over. And thank goodness for that!