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If I Stay (If I Stay, #1)
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bookshelves: good, creates-questions, easy-to-read, heart-felt, makes-you-think, ok, thought-provoking
May 01, 2023
bookshelves: good, creates-questions, easy-to-read, heart-felt, makes-you-think, ok, thought-provoking
This is a story about 17-year-old Mia who is in a car accident with her parents and 10-year-old brother. She survives but remains in a coma in critical condition. As readers, we see her watch everything around her as she decides whether she will stay or let go and die.
The story is told in flash backs, showing her life as a normal teenager living in Oregon with a brilliant life as a cellist and her prospects of going to Julliard before her.
We also see her relationship blossoming with her boyfriend Adam, who also has a passion for music.
And...
We are also aware of her close-knit family.
'If I Stay' is a reminder of how short and innately sweet life is, and how we can’t take advantage of those people who matter most to us in our lives.
Some reviewers saw this as sappy, and full of teen angst.
At the time I read it, I guess I was up for just letting the feelings flow. I could feel the emotion. Sometimes it was… heart-wrenching and heart-warming, and at times funny. 3.5 stars.
The movie version was released in August 2014.
The story is told in flash backs, showing her life as a normal teenager living in Oregon with a brilliant life as a cellist and her prospects of going to Julliard before her.
We also see her relationship blossoming with her boyfriend Adam, who also has a passion for music.
And...
We are also aware of her close-knit family.
'If I Stay' is a reminder of how short and innately sweet life is, and how we can’t take advantage of those people who matter most to us in our lives.
Some reviewers saw this as sappy, and full of teen angst.
At the time I read it, I guess I was up for just letting the feelings flow. I could feel the emotion. Sometimes it was… heart-wrenching and heart-warming, and at times funny. 3.5 stars.
The movie version was released in August 2014.
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Reading Progress
April 14, 2023
– Shelved
April 14, 2023
– Shelved as:
good
Started Reading
July 15, 2023
– Shelved as:
creates-questions
July 15, 2023
– Shelved as:
easy-to-read
July 15, 2023
– Shelved as:
heart-felt
July 15, 2023
– Shelved as:
makes-you-think
July 15, 2023
– Shelved as:
ok
July 15, 2023
– Shelved as:
thought-provoking
July 15, 2023
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Finished Reading
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Jul 15, 2023 09:44PM
I loved this book! I also loved your review, it was spot on <3
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Sav wrote: "I loved this book! I also loved your review, it was spot on <3"Thank you so much Sav. I appreciate your commenting and following me! But, why not become friends? :)
Carol wrote: "Wonderful review, Karen 💖!! I also felt like this was a heartbreaking and emotional read."Thank you so much Carol! :)
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Hi Karen! I remember that I loved this book when I read it several years ago and I really enjoyed reading your review too!
Nora wrote: "Hi Karen! I remember that I loved this book when I read it several years ago and I really enjoyed reading your review too!"Thank you so much Nora! I am so pleased you enjoyed this review, too! It means a lot to me. :)
Karen wrote: "Nora wrote: "Hi Karen! I remember that I loved this book when I read it several years ago and I really enjoyed reading your review too!"Thank you so much Nora! I am so pleased you enjoyed this rev..."
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