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This is a haunting and heartbreaking novel reminiscent of The Lovely Bones ... Impossible to put down The Bookseller Beneath this dramatic storyline, which will resonate with older teen readers, Gayle Forman cleverly explores the fragility and uncertainty of life. She does so in an emotive and thoughtful manner that will persuade even the most cynical reader of the importance of friendship, family and love. Waterstone's Books Quarterly 20090427 STARRED REVIEW - laced with insight, good humor, and wonder Booklist (US) It reminded me very much of The Lovely Bones. I found it uplifting and satisfying This is a wonderful, beautiful book; so gripping, so wise and oh, so heart-breakingly painful You really care about the characters and it makes you question what you would do in the same circumstances. My heart was in my mouth at the end of it Original and exciting, it is a novel about relationships, life, and the people involved in both.The characters are tangibly real; the plot is fascinating and will cause pages to turn rapidly.Teens and adults alike will find themselves falling in love with Forman's stunning novel VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates - US) - wwww.voya.com A compulsive read The author endows the narrative with as much humor as poignancy and lays bare the challenges Mia has encountered in each of her relationships as well as the breakthroughs, leaving readers in suspense until the final bars. www.shelf-awareness.com STARRED REVIEW - Intensely moving, the novel will force readers to take stock of their lives and the people and things that make them worth living Publishers Weekly (US) This sensitively written story of the power of love and loss presses all the right buttons ... the intensity of feelings and tragic suddenness with which life changes will strike a chord with teenagers and the young at heart. Read it, as they say, and weep Daily Mail Beneath this dramatic storyline, which will resonate with older teen readers, Gayle Forman cleverly explores the fragility and uncertainty of life. She does so in an emotive and thoughtful manner that will persuade even the most cynical reader of the importance of friendship, family and love Waterstone's Books Quarterly STARRED REVIEW - Forman excels at inserting tiny but powerful details throughout ... which will draw readers into this masterful text and undoubtedly tug at even the toughest of heartstrings Kirkus (US) Reminiscent of The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold - this is a beautiful book that will move you and make you question your own life News of the World 20090621
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What would you do if you had to choose? A haunting novel about the power of love and loss - a story that won't quite let you go.
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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Mia has a lot to love in life. She is a cellist who could be on her way to Julliard. She has a wonderful, loving, and supportive family. And she has a boyfriend who is perfect. But as wonderful as Mia's life is, she has choices to make. Should she go to Julliard and leave everyone behind?
When a terrible accident occurs, Mia suddenly finds herself with only one choice left - should she stay?
This book is just WOW! Do not read this in public because this one will bring tears to your eyes - I'm warning you! That doesn't mean it doesn't have humor though, because there were many times I found myself laughing out loud. This is an intense story that will not only appeal to teens, but have a lot of crossover adult appeal, as well.
Gayle Forman does an excellent job going from Mia's present to Mia's past and drawing the reader in so they truly understand her love for the cello, her family, and Adam, her boyfriend. As I was reading, I felt like I really got to know Mia and her family and found myself grieving along with Mia - the writing is just that powerful.
IF I STAY is a short read, but it packs so much in and I wanted to savor every moment. At times I found myself reading slower and drinking in the words because I didn't want the story to end.
The story centers around music: Mia with her cello, Adam with his band, and Mia's dad being a drummer, and Gayle Forman's writing felt lyrical. She was able to capture music and put it into a book. I don't know how to describe it, but it was like I was reading a song - hopefully that makes sense! Music is such an important part of the book, Gayle Forman has included a playlist for the book on her website. I loved checking out the songs that went along with the story and listening to them when Mia did.
IF I STAY is a must-read. The themes of love, loss, grief, and hope are so powerful and beautifully written that this story will stay with you long after you finish the last page.
Reviewed by: Sarah Bean the Green Bean Teen Queen
When a terrible accident occurs, Mia suddenly finds herself with only one choice left - should she stay?
This book is just WOW! Do not read this in public because this one will bring tears to your eyes - I'm warning you! That doesn't mean it doesn't have humor though, because there were many times I found myself laughing out loud. This is an intense story that will not only appeal to teens, but have a lot of crossover adult appeal, as well.
Gayle Forman does an excellent job going from Mia's present to Mia's past and drawing the reader in so they truly understand her love for the cello, her family, and Adam, her boyfriend. As I was reading, I felt like I really got to know Mia and her family and found myself grieving along with Mia - the writing is just that powerful.
IF I STAY is a short read, but it packs so much in and I wanted to savor every moment. At times I found myself reading slower and drinking in the words because I didn't want the story to end.
The story centers around music: Mia with her cello, Adam with his band, and Mia's dad being a drummer, and Gayle Forman's writing felt lyrical. She was able to capture music and put it into a book. I don't know how to describe it, but it was like I was reading a song - hopefully that makes sense! Music is such an important part of the book, Gayle Forman has included a playlist for the book on her website. I loved checking out the songs that went along with the story and listening to them when Mia did.
IF I STAY is a must-read. The themes of love, loss, grief, and hope are so powerful and beautifully written that this story will stay with you long after you finish the last page.
Reviewed by: Sarah Bean the Green Bean Teen Queen
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I came to this novel knowing nothing at all about the plot other than it was a family drama; but I had read several recommendations of this novel from respected sources. They all said that it was a book best encountered fresh, that knowing would spoil the enjoyment of reading it.
I concur wholeheartedly. This is a fantastic book about love, loss and decisions which made me well up with tears repeatedly. Written for teens (there are adult themes), it charts the story of Mia, a young cellist, her musical family and rocker boyfriend - you'll fall in love with all of them. Set in Oregon, their story is picked out in flashback over the course of a couple of days.
That's all I can say about the story without spoiling it. It's short enough to be read in one session. It will appeal to fans of Jodie Picoult's family dilemma dramas, but it's way, way better. A brilliant three-hanky novel.
I concur wholeheartedly. This is a fantastic book about love, loss and decisions which made me well up with tears repeatedly. Written for teens (there are adult themes), it charts the story of Mia, a young cellist, her musical family and rocker boyfriend - you'll fall in love with all of them. Set in Oregon, their story is picked out in flashback over the course of a couple of days.
That's all I can say about the story without spoiling it. It's short enough to be read in one session. It will appeal to fans of Jodie Picoult's family dilemma dramas, but it's way, way better. A brilliant three-hanky novel.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What can I say? This is an amazing book. Powerful, raw, funny, uplifting, romantic, thought-inspiring. One of those books you think about for weeks after you have finished reading it. I highly recommend it.
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Sooo Close Too Home!!!
This book is about mia' More than her family, Basically Her Parents,Brother & herself are involved in an accident. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Vanessa Adams
Spell Bounding!
A touching story that had me hooked from the first page. I finish the book in just a few hours. The story is heart retching and causes you to think that maybe there is a choice in... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Reading and wondering
Heartbreaking
This book stunned me from the very beginning. It was nothing that I expected. This was a fresh new take on a story that I will admit made me cry quite a bit and left me... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Emma
This wasn't tragic-sad, this was traumatic-sad.
Hard to read in places, so much so that I literally went numb, because the alternative, imagining what Mia was going through, is unthinkable. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Britishwotsit
Heart-breaking and thought-provoking
This is only a short book but is gripping and will really touch you. I read a lot of books, but this is one of the most memorable book I have ever read so far. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Kirsty at Book - Love - Bug
Musical interests
A mediocre novel. I thought that the plot did have potential and from the description it sounded like it'd be very interesting. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Stepping Out of the Page
Brilliant!
I bought this book a while back before I even knew I would be doing Death and Bereavement Week at the behest of a fellow blogger. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jo
A beautiful story about death and loss, and love
What a beautiful, beautiful book. I finished it last night and still haven't digested it completely. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Krista
It was alright
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This book has had a lot of hype, but for me it did not really live up to it. I expected a lot more unfortunately. Read more
This book has had a lot of hype, but for me it did not really live up to it. I expected a lot more unfortunately. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Farhana Chowdhury
not for me
after reading other reviews i gave this book a try and i am sorry to say i did not enjoy it as i thought i would. I found it a little simplistic for my taste.
Published 11 months ago by schoolescort
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