Before I Die by Jenny Downham

Before I Die

Jenny Downham

345 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance young adult emotional hopeful slow-paced

Description

Tessa has just a few months to live. Fighting back against hospital visits, endless tests, and drugs with horrible side-effects, Tessa compiles a list of things to do before she dies. And number one is sex. Released from the constraints of 'normal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,609 reviews

Moods

sad 90%
emotional 83%
reflective 30%
dark 24%
inspiring 24%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
funny 9%
tense 6%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 18%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.59

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