Comments on: If I Stay by Gayle Forman

By: Hayley

Hayley — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:16:22 +0000

I did like the book–it was kind of that dramatic, mushy genre that isn’t really supposed to make you laugh, but those are good every once in a while. I’m a cellist also & Mia’s life was defined by her music, which was really cool to read (I’m always looking for books about music & instruments). Definitely would read this again.
I’m worried about the movie, though. I guess it could be well done since they could actually put audio into it, but you know how movies are…I might not see it.

By: bewarethecello

bewarethecello — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:19:03 +0000

I absolutly devoured this book. I myself am a cellist,and I also have a younger sibling.This book almost made me cry. All people should read this. )

By: Ella

Ella — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:42:03 +0000

I really liked this book. It really makes you understand how fragile life is… When i finished reading it i called my friend in Canada (i live in Australia) because tomorrow she might be dead and i would never have the chance to say goodbye…

By: Holly

Holly — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:34:27 +0000

I was reading this book, and found that it mirrored alot of myself and my values for music. I couldn’t put it down. I finished it within 2 hours and I wanted more, a sequel to Mia’s life.
I was crying in places that had me totally submerged in emotion, and the strength of her boyfriend Adam, when she needed him most.
This will become a great film, one to make you value everything you have to live for and need within life.
Recommended to all.

By: Julieanne

Julieanne — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:25:20 +0000

I thought this was okay. I think I might have been expecting more of an emotional connection, but as I turned the pages I still wasn’t getting pulled in. I felt like it was just building and building and I just found myself side tracked with wondering if she lives or not –I didn’t really pay attention to her recounting her actual life. After I read it, I skimmed a few reviews and found a lot of people cried? I think I might have to read it again or something and not be so fast paced about it. One thing I did love was the relationship with her boyfriend. They seemed like such a sweet couple. All in all, wasn’t bad but wasn’t amazing.

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:45:54 +0000

I loved this book because I could not put it down. I had to keep reading because I could not guess what Mia’s final choice would be. I thought the supporting characters were well developed.

By: Sari

Sari — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:58:36 +0000

I agree with Jen Hubert. Reading tasttes differ wildly. That being said, this was too mushy-gushy for me, if you know what I mean. I would rather read a book that successfully makes me laugh, rather than trying to attempt at making me cry.

By: Jen Hubert

Jen Hubert — Mon, 25 May 2009 02:00:17 +0000

Sorry to hear that, Malayia. Reading tastes differ wildly, and sometimes what works for one person doesn’t work at all for someone else. Better luck on your next reading choice!

By: Malayia

Malayia — Sun, 24 May 2009 14:40:58 +0000

This book didn’t do it for me. What was the point really? That her family was messed up, but she loved them anyway? That her boyfriend was weird but he pulled her through it? That her best friend loved getting in fights and hated most people on the Earth? WHAT WAS THE POINT?

When I finished the book the book I just sat there I on my bed, with a black expression on my face. I didn’t get it. I read the last sentence over and over again. Hoping to get a tear starting, it didn’t work.

I didn’t cry, because it wasn’t sad. I didn’t really like Mia’s personality at all. I was upset when I finished the book, because reading the reviews on here I thought it would be good. Guess what? I was wrong.

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:10:24 +0000

Maybe I am missing something here, but even though I loved the characters and the set-up, I felt that Mia seemed too disconnected when she was deciding what to do, and I didn’t cry once! I was quite disappointed in pretty much the last third of the book.