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If I Stay (If I Stay, #1)

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Young Adult Romance Fiction Fiction Music

by Gayle Forman

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3.96 (503.5K ratings)
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description 201 pages

If I Stay by Gayle Forman holds a well received rating of 3.96 out of 5, based on 503.5K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 201 pages.

About If I Stay

Librarian note: an alternate cover for this edition can be found here.Just listen, Adam says with a voice that sounds like shrapnel.I open my eyes wide now.I sit up as much as I can.And I listen.Stay, he says.Choices. Seventeen-year-old Mia is faced with some tough ones: Stay true to her first love—music—even if it means losing her boyfriend and leaving her family and friends behind?Then one February morning Mia goes for a drive with her family, and in an instant, everything changes. Suddenly, all the choices are gone, except one. And it's the only one that matters.If I Stay is a heartachingly beautiful book about the power of love, the true meaning of family, and the choices we all make.

Detail Value
Author Gayle Forman
Published 2009
Pages 201
Genres Young Adult, Romance, Fiction, Fiction, Music
Average Rating 3.96 / 5.00
Total Ratings 503,527

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.0
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503.5K ratings
With a rating of 3.96, If I Stay is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs on par. With 503.5K ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

3.96
This Book
4.03
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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is If I Stay?

If I Stay is categorized as Young Adult, Romance, Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.

Is If I Stay worth reading?

Based on 503.5K reader ratings, If I Stay has an average score of 3.96 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is If I Stay?

If I Stay has 201 pages.

Who wrote If I Stay?

If I Stay was written by Gayle Forman. It was first published in 2009.

What is the ISBN for If I Stay?

The ISBN-13 for If I Stay is 9780525421030.0.

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