342 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781909531222
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Definitions (Young Adult)
Publication date: 29 January 2015
Description
A teen grapples with ALS and his decision to die in this devastatingly beautiful debut novel infused with the haunting grace of samurai death poetry and the noble importance of friendship. Abe Sora is going to die, and he's only seventeen years ol...
Community Reviews Summary of 352 reviews
Moods
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
dark 25%
adventurous 8%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
lighthearted 8%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide, Terminal illnessModerate
Grief, Ableism, Chronic illness342 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781909531222
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Definitions (Young Adult)
Publication date: 29 January 2015
Description
A teen grapples with ALS and his decision to die in this devastatingly beautiful debut novel infused with the haunting grace of samurai death poetry and the noble importance of friendship. Abe Sora is going to die, and he's only seventeen years ol...
Community Reviews Summary of 352 reviews
Moods
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
dark 25%
adventurous 8%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
informative 8%
lighthearted 8%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide, Terminal illnessModerate
Grief, Ableism, Chronic illness