If I Stay
By: Gayle Forman
Genre: YA fiction
Pages: 201
Published: 2009
Audiobook: 4 discs (4 hours 48 mins)
Read: August
4 out of 5
This story is told
by the perspective of 17-year-old Mia who, along with her family, is in a tragic car accident. While in the
hospital, she has out of body experiences and realizes the decision "to
stay" is hers, and hers alone. Since I believe that a person may experience a
transitional stage while they fight for life or death, this story was more
believable and realistic than even some stories claiming to be nonfiction, such
as Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo. Of
course, this is my own personal opinion. I enjoyed the audio so much I am listening to
the sequel, Where She Went, next. It is told by the perspective of Mia's
boyfriend, Adam. The movie, If I Stay, is released in theatres this
Thursday and I look forward to seeing it. I recommend this book to all fans of
YA realistic (or tragic) fiction.
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