tbandlerjohnson's review against another edition
3.0
I was so excited to get into this book. After leaving Mia and Adam in the first book with practically no answers, I couldn't wait to get into the next chapter of their lives. I was happily surprised to find that Adam is the narrator in this book rather than Mia. I would say it was refreshing to see a different point of view, but Adam is kind of messed up in this book. He has rocketed into "pop-stardom," yet wants nothing to do with the public eye, his band, or even his girlfriend. I understand the brokenness he was continuing to go through, however, his bad attitude started to get to me after a while.
I don't really know what else to say about this book for fear that I will give something away. I was a little disappointed, though, unfortunately. Especially at first. I looked up at the page numbers once while I was reading, to realize I was over 100 pages in and I felt like NOTHING had happened. I was like.. seriously?! But, I also realized that the majority of this book is not dialogue, and it's not even action. The majority of this book is exploring Adam's thoughts, feelings, and insecurities. While I know this may be many people's cup of tea- it was not for me. I like action and dialogue. However, towards the end of the book, more dialogue was occurring and the plot finally was unfolding.
While I definitely didn't enjoy this book as much as it's precursor, it was still a thought provoking read. If you have read If I Stay (which you totally should) I would still pick this one up! It is a quick read, and brings closure to Adam and Mia's story.
I don't really know what else to say about this book for fear that I will give something away. I was a little disappointed, though, unfortunately. Especially at first. I looked up at the page numbers once while I was reading, to realize I was over 100 pages in and I felt like NOTHING had happened. I was like.. seriously?! But, I also realized that the majority of this book is not dialogue, and it's not even action. The majority of this book is exploring Adam's thoughts, feelings, and insecurities. While I know this may be many people's cup of tea- it was not for me. I like action and dialogue. However, towards the end of the book, more dialogue was occurring and the plot finally was unfolding.
While I definitely didn't enjoy this book as much as it's precursor, it was still a thought provoking read. If you have read If I Stay (which you totally should) I would still pick this one up! It is a quick read, and brings closure to Adam and Mia's story.
justcrystalxo's review against another edition
2.0
first, let me say its been a really long time since i read IF I STAY but i felt completely lost in the beginning of this book. to me, personally, this book is kinda pointless. IF I STAY was a super good book.. but to me WHERE SHE WENT just seems like any ordinary book you might randomly choose at a library with no knowledge of what it is about. i was sorely dissapointed!
pandacat42's review against another edition
4.0
I thought it was pretty good despite the back and forth between past and present.
lighthalereader's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.0
This sequel was good, not my favorite but it was a good end to the story. I like that they found their way back to each other again in the end.
letinydancer21's review against another edition
5.0
I'm so happy with how this book turned out! Especially with how it began. Amazing work by Gayle Forman!
mandagard's review against another edition
4.0
I loved how this book was from Adam's point of view. The message that it portrays hits really close to home and I loved it. When I was reading this it really put things into a different prospective and showed me what life can be. great!
saskia16's review against another edition
5.0
Einfach wow! Der Schreibstil, die Story, die Charaktere, einfach alles. Herzzerreißend und wunderschön zugleich. Wirklich tolles Buch! 😍
lovelostgirl's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0