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They Both Die at the End
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Book Brief
384
Novel • Fiction
New York City • Contemporary
2017
YA
14-18 years
870L
Super Short Summary
In They Both Die at the End, two teenage Deckers, Mateo and Rufus, are notified by Death-Cast that they will die within 24 hours. Connecting through the Last Friend app, they decide to spend their final day together in New York City, forming a deep bond as they visit significant places, confront their fears, and reflect on life and mortality. This book addresses death, grief, and violence.
Bittersweet
Emotional
Romantic
Contemplative
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
825,365 ratings
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Review Roundup
Adam Silvera's They Both Die at the End is praised for its emotional depth and compelling characters. Readers often describe it as a heart-wrenching exploration of life and love with a unique premise. However, some find the ending predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, it’s a moving story that resonates but might not suit all tastes.
Who Should Read They Both Die at the End?
A reader who would enjoy They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera often appreciates emotionally powerful and thought-provoking young adult fiction. Fans of John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars or Nicola Yoon’s Everything, Everything will likely be captivated by Silvera’s exploration of love, mortality, and human connections under extraordinary circumstances.
825,365 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
384
Novel • Fiction
New York City • Contemporary
2017
YA
14-18 years
870L
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