I Was Here by Gayle Forman

I Was Here

Gayle Forman

fiction contemporary romance young adult emotional medium-paced

288 pages | first published 2015

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If I Stay comes a heartbreaking novel about coping with loss (People). When her best friend, Meg, commits suicide by drinking a bottle of industrial-strength cleaner alone in a motel room, Cody is ...
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Summary of 5484 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
sad 68%
dark 51%
reflective 30%
mysterious 22%
tense 20%
challenging 15%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 10%
informative 7%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 67%
fast 22%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.62

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