Before I Die by Jenny Downham

Before I Die

Jenny Downham

336 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 excruciating side-effects, Tessa compiles a list. It's her Before I Die list. And number one is sex. Starting tonight.Released from the constra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,128 reviews

Moods

sad 87%
emotional 85%
reflective 31%
dark 26%
inspiring 26%
challenging 15%
hopeful 15%
funny 9%
tense 7%
informative 4%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 20%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.59

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