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Everlost
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Book Brief
336
Novel • Fiction
Everlost • Contemporary Fantasy World
2006
YA
10-14 years
860L
Super Short Summary
In Neal Shusterman's Everlost, two teenagers, Nick and Allie, perish in a car crash and find themselves in Everlost, a liminal space between life and death populated by other deceased children called Afterlights. They encounter various characters and face challenges while navigating this new reality, seeking a way to move on and avoid danger.
Mysterious
Dark
Bittersweet
Fantastical
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
36,052 ratings
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Review Roundup
Neal Shusterman's Everlost receives praise for its imaginative and compelling afterlife world, resonating especially well with teen readers due to its relatable characters and unique premise. However, some critiques mention its occasionally slow pacing. Overall, it’s lauded for blending adventure and deeper themes effectively, capturing readers' interest.
Who Should Read Everlost?
Everlost by Neal Shusterman captivates young adults fascinated by the afterlife, parallel worlds, and self-discovery. Fans of Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book or Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials series will relish its darkly whimsical, thought-provoking story that blurs the line between life and death.
36,052 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Nick
Nick
A 14-year-old half-Japanese boy with reddish-brown hair and brown eyes, marked by a last memory of chocolate on his face. Initially pessimistic, he grows into an assertive leader, using his newfound courage to influence the lives of other Afterlights.
Lief
Lief
An 11-year-old boy with freckles and old-fashioned clothes who has spent over a century in Everlost. Despite his long isolation, he remains positive and kind, offering valuable help to his new friends as they journey through this realm.
Mary Hightower
Mary Hightower
A 15-year-old girl in an emerald green dress who positions herself as a mother figure and leader to many Afterlights in New York. Despite her elegant and controlled demeanor, her writings and teachings conceal deeper motives that keep others lingering in Everlost.
The McGill
The McGill
Also known as Mikey McGill, he is a creature feared in Everlost and contrasts his sister with a presence full of grotesque features. The McGill's journey intertwines fear and reputation with personal transformation and redemption.
336
Novel • Fiction
Everlost • Contemporary Fantasy World
2006
YA
10-14 years
860L
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