Before I Die by Jenny Downham

Before I Die

Jenny Downham

326 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance young adult emotional hopeful slow-paced

Description

For the many readers who love The Fault in Our Stars, this is the story of a girl who is determined to live, love, and to write her own ending before her time is finally up. Tessa has just months to live. Fighting back against hospital visits, end...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,971 reviews

Moods

sad 88%
emotional 85%
reflective 32%
dark 27%
inspiring 26%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
funny 9%
tense 8%
informative 4%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 21%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.59

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