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The Future of Us

Carolyn Mackler, Jay Asher
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The Future of Us

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011

Book Brief

Carolyn Mackler, Jay Asher

The Future of Us

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

356

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 1990s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

HL690L

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Super Short Summary

In The Future of Us by Carolyn Mackler and Jay Asher, Emma, a teenager in 1996, discovers her future Facebook profile when installing the internet and teams up with her friend Josh to explore how their actions change their futures. As they navigate the implications of this discovery, they grapple with their evolving emotions and connections, ultimately realizing their futures are intertwined.

Nostalgic

Romantic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

3.9

48,986 ratings

54%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Future of Us by Carolyn Mackler and Jay Asher explores the intriguing premise of teens discovering their future via Facebook in 1996. Reviews commend its nostalgic charm and engaging, thought-provoking concept, though some criticize the character development and plot predictability. Overall, it's appreciated for its fresh take on time-travel fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Future of Us?

Readers who enjoyed If I Stay by Gayle Forman or 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher will likely appreciate The Future of Us. This engaging young adult novel is perfect for fans of coming-of-age stories that blend contemporary issues with a hint of speculative fiction.

3.9

48,986 ratings

54%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

356

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 1990s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

HL690L

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