I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Romance•
Modern Classic FictionJapan • 2010s
2019
YA
15-18 years
Super Short Summary
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas by Yoru Sumino follows a high school student who discovers a terminally ill classmate's secret. They form an unexpected friendship as they navigate life's challenges, contemplating the importance of human connections and the impact of limited time. This poignant story explores themes of life, death, and personal growth.
Bittersweet
Emotional
Melancholic
Inspirational
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas by Yoru Sumino is praised for its emotional depth and profound exploration of life and death through the unlikely friendship between its protagonists. The narrative is heartfelt and thought-provoking, though some readers find the pacing slow and the ending predictable. Character development and emotional resonance make it a compelling read.
Who Should Read I Want to Eat Your Pancreas?
Readers who enjoy emotional, character-driven narratives like The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and A Silent Voice by Yoshitoki Oima will appreciate I Want to Eat Your Pancreas by Yoru Sumino. Ideal for those interested in themes of love, illness, and personal growth, this poignant story explores deep connections formed under unusual circumstances.
17,500 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
442
Novel • Fiction
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Romance•
Modern Classic FictionJapan • 2010s
2019
YA
15-18 years
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