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I'll Give You the Sun

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

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Jandy Nelson

I'll Give You the Sun

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL740L

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Super Short Summary

In Jandy Nelson's I'll Give You the Sun, twins Noah and Jude Sweetwine are driven apart by jealousy and personal tragedy after their mother's death, despite having once been inseparable. The novel explores their journey of reconciling with each other and themselves through their art and creativity, narrated in alternating perspectives from the past and present. Contains themes discussing anti-gay bias and attempted suicide.

Emotional

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Inspirational

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.4

352,342 ratings

78%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson captivates with lyrical prose and compelling characters. Reviews praise the dual narrative and emotional depth but suggest that the nonlinear timeline can be confusing. Readers appreciate the exploration of art and identity, though some find the pacing uneven. Overall, it's a vibrant and touching read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read I'll Give You the Sun?

Readers who cherished the profound emotional journeys in The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky or the intricate character explorations in Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell will revel in I'll Give You the Sun. Fans of poignant, character-driven young adult novels with artistic and romantic themes will find it captivating.

4.4

352,342 ratings

78%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL740L

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