If I Stay by Gayle Forman

479 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance young adult emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

Description

"The critically acclaimed, bestselling novel from Gayle Forman, author of Where She Went, Just One Day, and Just One Year. Soon to be a major motion picture, starring Chloe Moretz In the blink of an eye everything changes. Seventeen year-old Mia ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48,308 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
sad 78%
reflective 41%
hopeful 31%
dark 23%
tense 16%
inspiring 13%
challenging 12%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 4%
funny 3%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 30%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.7

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