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A review by rgoth
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I found the book quite engaging, despite it not being my usual genre. The theme of death in the story captured my interest, and I'm glad I decided to read it. While I appreciated the premise of the book, I would have liked more background information on how the death-cast operates and gathers its information. The deliberate mystery surrounding this aspect of the story made it feel less realistic.
The two main characters resonated with me, and I appreciated the differences between them and how well they complemented each other. While there were moments that felt a bit overly sentimental, I realised that if I were in a similar situation, knowing I had only 24 hours to live, I would also want to express my love openly without any reservations and I definitely wouldn't care about being cringe-worthy because what have you got to lose?!
It was truly heart-wrenching to see Mateo and Rufus run out of time despite the inevitable; I mean, it is the book's title. I found myself hoping against hope that they would somehow defy the odds.
I believe the story is not solely about death, not really, but rather about the unpredictability of life. It encourages readers to embrace authenticity, take risks, love unconditionally, and be unapologetically true to themselves. It prompts us to ponder who we would express our love to if we knew our time was limited and how we would make the most of our remaining time. The book serves as a reminder that life is fleeting, and we should live it to the fullest.
Memento Mori 💀
The two main characters resonated with me, and I appreciated the differences between them and how well they complemented each other. While there were moments that felt a bit overly sentimental, I realised that if I were in a similar situation, knowing I had only 24 hours to live, I would also want to express my love openly without any reservations and I definitely wouldn't care about being cringe-worthy because what have you got to lose?!
It was truly heart-wrenching to see Mateo and Rufus run out of time despite the inevitable; I mean, it is the book's title. I found myself hoping against hope that they would somehow defy the odds.
I believe the story is not solely about death, not really, but rather about the unpredictability of life. It encourages readers to embrace authenticity, take risks, love unconditionally, and be unapologetically true to themselves. It prompts us to ponder who we would express our love to if we knew our time was limited and how we would make the most of our remaining time. The book serves as a reminder that life is fleeting, and we should live it to the fullest.
Memento Mori 💀