Before I Die by Jenny Downham

Before I Die

Jenny Downham

fiction contemporary romance young adult emotional hopeful slow-paced

336 pages | first published 2007

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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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Summary of 3837 reviews

Moods

sad 88%
emotional 84%
reflective 33%
dark 28%
inspiring 23%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
funny 10%
tense 8%
informative 5%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 20%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.59

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