Before I Die
by Jenny Downham
Before I Die by Jenny Downham holds a well received rating of 3.84 out of 5, based on 38.6K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 336 pages.
About Before I Die
The story of Tessa, a young teenage girl who has only months to live ... a brilliantly crafted novel, heartbreaking yet life-affirming.Tessa has just months to live. Fighting back against hospital visits, endless tests, drugs with excruciating side-effects, Tessa compiles a list. It’s her To Do Before I Die list. And number one is Sex. Released from the constraints of ‘normal’ life, Tessa tastes new experiences to make her feel alive while her failing body struggles to keep up. Tessa’s feelings, her relationships with her father and brother, her estranged mother, her best friend, and her new boyfriend, all are painfully crystallised in the precious weeks before Tessa’s time finally runs out.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jenny Downham |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 336 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Fiction, Romance, Fiction, Chick-lit |
| Average Rating | 3.84 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 38,551 |
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What genre is Before I Die?
Before I Die is categorized as Young Adult, Fiction, Romance, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Before I Die worth reading?
Based on 38.6K reader ratings, Before I Die has an average score of 3.84 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Before I Die?
Before I Die has 336 pages.
Who wrote Before I Die?
Before I Die was written by Jenny Downham. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for Before I Die?
The ISBN-13 for Before I Die is 9780385613460.0.
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