Name: If I Stay
Author: Gayle Forman
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile//Speak
Release Date: April 2, 2009 (US)
Pages: 201, Hardcover
Source: Audiobook Library
Rating: 4 Teacups
In a single moment, everything changes. Seventeen-year-old Mia has no memory of the accident; she can only recall riding along the snow-wet Oregon road with her family. Then, in a blink, she finds herself watching as her own damaged body is taken from the wreck...
A sophisticated, layered, and heart-achingly beautiful story about the power of family and friends, the choices we all make, and the ultimate choice Mia commands.
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Jen's Review
I'm so glad to say
that reading If I Stay the second time around was much more enjoyable. When I
read this book previously 2 years ago, I didn't like it much at all. Music?
Blegh. BOOOORING. I was particularly annoyed by books about girls in comas,
too. But reading it again, I feel like I understood it so much better and it
was beautiful. I was so naïve back then.
GAW-JUS WRITING
Gayle Forman's
writing is definitely unique and flawless in her own way. I loved it--it's
lyrical and it just WORKS, kay? It all flows together and it makes reading the
story really enjoyable.
UNIQUE PLOT
If I Stay doesn't
follow the usual plot line. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm
talking the beginning- climax- solution thing. If I Stay kind of has two
stories going on, if you will. Some present day happenings at the hospital, but
mostly memories of Mia's past. While the plot wasn't FAST PACED or anything,
it's calm and still great. Again, it just WORKS OUT.
GENUINE CHARACTERS
I really could
connect with the characters. While Mia and I have no similarities, I liked her
still. Her love for music and the cello was passionate and eye-opening. Let's
not forget about Mia's family and friends--I couldn't have asked for a better
cast of characters. They were all so wonderful!
In all, If I Stay is
a must-read contemporary novel for music fans, or heart-wrenching lovers. You
won't want to miss out on Forman's beautiful writing style, exclusive plot, and
authentic characters!
Audiobook review: My first impression of the
audio was that the performer's voice was too old and mature for Mia's voice.
But after awhile, I realized that it was perfect and soothing, and it totally
made the book THAT much better. Definitely check out the audio if you can!
4 Teacups for If I Stay!
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