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You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone

Rachel Lynn Solomon
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You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

Book Brief

Rachel Lynn Solomon

You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL720L

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Super Short Summary

Set in Seattle, You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone by Rachel Lynn Solomon follows fraternal twins Adina and Tovah Siegel, who cope with their mother's Huntington's disease diagnosis and the divergent outcomes of their genetic tests, revealing Adina as positive and Tovah as negative. Their strained relationship is further tested as Adina pursues self-destructive paths, while Tovah turns to her Jewish faith for guidance amid family crises and personal turmoil. Includes suicidal ideation and self-harm.

Emotional

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Melancholic

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

3,228 ratings

67%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone by Rachel Lynn Solomon has garnered praise for its poignant exploration of familial love and identity, particularly through its well-developed twin protagonists. Readers admire the emotional depth and authentic portrayal of mental health challenges. Some criticism notes pacing issues and occasional predictability but overall, it is a compelling and heartfelt narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone?

A reader who enjoys You’ll Miss Me When I’m Gone by Rachel Lynn Solomon is likely drawn to emotional, character-driven stories about family dynamics and personal growth. Fans of books like Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon and If I Stay by Gayle Forman would appreciate its mix of heartfelt challenges and poignant, life-affirming journeys.

4.0

3,228 ratings

67%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL720L

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