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A review by brookey8888
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The start of this book is kind of slow and irritating because Sam is not the greatest person but that’s the point. As she relives this day over and over she obviously starts changing. This book did make me cry. I also liked the ending even though I did cry because it’s not what you expect.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Car accident, Child death, Death, Eating disorder, Grief, Homophobia, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, and Vomit