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A popular girl relives the last day of her life again and again
2010Fast paceMelancholic
What it is about
Samantha Kingston is one of the most popular girls at her high school. After a night out with friends, she wakes up to find that it is the same day again. Each time she relives it, she sees her friends and herself more clearly.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like teen novels with a speculative twist.
What you will get
A quick, emotional read that makes you think about how you treat other people. It was Lauren Oliver’s debut novel.
Before I Fall Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Young Adult · Time loop · Popularity · Choices
Length
470 pages · ≈ 13 h
More about this book
Characters
Samantha Kingston and her three close friends.
Setting
A suburban high school and its parties.
What makes it different
A time-loop story used to look at bullying and kindness.
Feel
Thoughtful, sad and absorbing.
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