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I Have Lost My Way by Gayle Forman

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hannas_heas47's review against another edition

5.0

This has been an interesting author to read from in the past. She is definitely an outside the box thinker, and a cathartic writer. The synopsis of this book is definitely intriguing where three strangers become intertwined in a destiny of sorts. I have lost my way starts out with brief synopsis of the three characters, Freya, Harun, and Nathaniel. All three seem to be embarking on an identity crisis, and fate brings them together with a bang. Three totally different people brought together at a distinct moment in there life which is very similar. I’m eager to see where this book is going and how it’s going to play out for all the characters. The attraction between Freya and Nathaniel, Nathaniel seems to be struggling with something that has happened with his Dad, and Harun’s struggle with James. Very excited to see this book come out, thanks for allowing me the read.

thetrashchan's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

winona_reads3's review against another edition

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3.0

like 2.75? I don't know how I feel about this, honest
the characters were ok- i liked their developments but not the story line...it all happens in one day? definitely YA story felt underdeveloped yet flowed at the same time?
not sure how to rate it

kristie5's review against another edition

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4.0

I absolutely loved I Have Lost my Way by Gayle Forman. This was a beautifully written contemporary novel that I will be reading over and over again. The cover is simple and beautiful and once I picked it up I couldn't put it down. This is a heartbreaking story of three very different people who have lost their way in life in different ways. They meet very unexpectedly and at just the right moment to help each other when they need it most. The characters find hope in the darkness and help one another find their way again. I loved the end of the story, it was wrapped up wonderfully for me, not with a perfect pretty bow, but with a very real, relatable ending. I would definitely recommend this novel. 4.5 stars.

misterintensity's review against another edition

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4.0

Three teens at a crossroads, Freyer an aspiring singer, Harun a closeted Muslim gay teen, and Nathaniel a boy who lost his eye in an accident, meet by accident and spend the day together typing up loose ends. Three lost souls who bond together over the course of a day. While the premise is implausible, Forman expertly captures how lost each teen is and how much they need to reach out and touch someone who could understand. While most of the book focuses on the day these teens spent with each other, after most of the chapters is a section called "The Shape of Loss" which details how each individual became "lost." What makes the book work is the bond these three form throughout the course of the day and the voice of each of each individual. While some plausibility is sacrificed for emotional truth (particularly the circumstances surrounding Nathaniel's accident), Forman delving into each teen's emotional state more than make for it. With the exception of the "The Shape of Loss" sections, Forman switches between each character's voice multiple times in each chapter (don't work each narrative switch is separated by spaces) and every so often she interjects an omniscient voice which comments on what's going. While I found no problem with the switching voices or the occasional interjection of the omniscient narrator it may be jarring for some readers. Recommended for older teens who like Realistic Fiction with lots of introspection.

gwybbie's review against another edition

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5.0

Thanks a MILLION to Kitty for recommending this one to me!! The main characters were so darn lovable, I would read a million more pages of them just being happy (because they all deserve it x10). Plus, the trope of strangers thrown together at random? And the story taking place in NYC? Delightful!

Would recommend to anyone looking for a spare bit of comfort through teenagers finding their way in the world.