I Was Here by Gayle Forman

I Was Here

Gayle Forman with Jorjeana Marie (Narrator)

7 hours, 42 minutes first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 6,138 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
sad 66%
dark 48%
reflective 28%
mysterious 23%
tense 19%
challenging 17%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
informative 6%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 22%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.61

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