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A review by dfram
If I Stay by Gayle Forman
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
2017
I loved the characters in this book. I loved how fast paced the story was (which is probably why there's only 25 hours between the time I started reading it and the time I finished it). I loved the times that marked how much progress (or lack thereof) Mia had made in regards to her decision to stay alive or not. I loved how conflicted she was about it because it felt real. I really felt for her. I loved how the integration of background information never felt forced. I loved how the story line flowed. I loved the ending because it allowed the readers to come up with their own conclusions of what happened next in Mia's life. I loved it. 10/10 would recommend.
2024
i was deeply moved by this story. i wish the book was longer. i was rooting for mia and hoping she would find one reasons to stay when she had so many to not. i appreciate all the side characters, i read the author doesn’t have any favs and neither do i. everyone in this story was special in their own way. i 100% agree with my previous review!!
I loved the characters in this book. I loved how fast paced the story was (which is probably why there's only 25 hours between the time I started reading it and the time I finished it). I loved the times that marked how much progress (or lack thereof) Mia had made in regards to her decision to stay alive or not. I loved how conflicted she was about it because it felt real. I really felt for her. I loved how the integration of background information never felt forced. I loved how the story line flowed. I loved the ending because it allowed the readers to come up with their own conclusions of what happened next in Mia's life. I loved it. 10/10 would recommend.
2024
i was deeply moved by this story. i wish the book was longer. i was rooting for mia and hoping she would find one reasons to stay when she had so many to not. i appreciate all the side characters, i read the author doesn’t have any favs and neither do i. everyone in this story was special in their own way. i 100% agree with my previous review!!
Graphic: Child death, Death, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Blood and Abandonment
Minor: Alcohol