384 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781481430661
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 07 June 2016
Description
A teen grapples with ALS and his decision to die in this "deeply moving" (Booklist, starred review) debut novel infused with the haunting grace of Japanese poetry and the noble importance of friendship. Sora is going to die, and he's only seventee...
Community Reviews Summary of 350 reviews
Moods
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
dark 25%
adventurous 8%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
lighthearted 8%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide, Terminal illnessModerate
Grief, Ableism, Chronic illness
384 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781481430661
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 07 June 2016
Description
A teen grapples with ALS and his decision to die in this "deeply moving" (Booklist, starred review) debut novel infused with the haunting grace of Japanese poetry and the noble importance of friendship. Sora is going to die, and he's only seventee...
Community Reviews Summary of 350 reviews
Moods
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
dark 25%
adventurous 8%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
lighthearted 8%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide, Terminal illnessModerate
Grief, Ableism, Chronic illness