Say Goodnight, Gracie
Say Goodnight, Gracie
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1989
Book Brief
214
Novel • Fiction
Chicago • 1980s
1989
Adult
14-18 years
520L
Super Short Summary
In Say Goodnight, Gracie by Julie Reece Deaver, seventeen-year-old Morgan Hackett navigates grief and loss after her best friend, Jimmy Woolf, is killed by a drunk driver, with the support of her friends and family guiding her toward eventual acceptance. The book explores themes of friendship, loss, and healing. The novel contains themes related to death and mental health struggles.
Melancholic
Emotional
Heartwarming
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
2,348 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Say Goodnight, Gracie by Julie Reece Deaver is praised for its emotional depth and relatable depiction of grief and friendship. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and genuine dialogue. However, some find the pacing slow and the plot predictable. Overall, the novel offers a heartfelt exploration of loss, resonating with many but leaving others wanting more complexity.
Who Should Read Say Goodnight, Gracie?
Readers who cherish heartfelt stories about deep friendships and coping with loss will enjoy Say Goodnight, Gracie by Julie Reece Deaver. Fans of John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars and Gayle Forman’s If I Stay will find a similar emotional depth and resonance in this poignant novel.
2,348 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
214
Novel • Fiction
Chicago • 1980s
1989
Adult
14-18 years
520L
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