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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

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Young Adult Fiction Fiction

by Jesse Andrews

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3.58 (82.3K ratings)
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description 295 pages

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews holds a well received rating of 3.58 out of 5, based on 82.3K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 295 pages.

About Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Greg Gaines is the last master of high school espionage, able to disappear at will into any social environment. He has only one friend, Earl, and together they spend their time making movies, their own incomprehensible versions of Coppola and Herzog cult classics.Until Greg’s mother forces him to rekindle his childhood friendship with Rachel.Rachel has been diagnosed with leukemia—-cue extreme adolescent awkwardness—-but a parental mandate has been issued and must be obeyed. When Rachel stops treatment, Greg and Earl decide the thing to do is to make a film for her, which turns into the Worst Film Ever Made and becomes a turning point in each of their lives.And all at once Greg must abandon invisibility and stand in the spotlight.

Detail Value
Author Jesse Andrews
Published 2012
Pages 295
Genres Young Adult, Fiction, Fiction
Average Rating 3.58 / 5.00
Total Ratings 82,270

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.6
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82.3K ratings
With a rating of 3.58, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.58
This Book
4.03
Young Adult Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Me and Earl and the Dying Girl?

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is categorized as Young Adult, Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.

Is Me and Earl and the Dying Girl worth reading?

Based on 82.3K reader ratings, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl has an average score of 3.58 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Me and Earl and the Dying Girl?

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl has 295 pages.

Who wrote Me and Earl and the Dying Girl?

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl was written by Jesse Andrews. It was first published in 2012.

What is the ISBN for Me and Earl and the Dying Girl?

The ISBN-13 for Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is 9781419701760.0.

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