If I Stay by Gayle Forman: Audiobook Review
If I Stay by Gayle Forman – An Audio Book Review
- Title: If I Stay
- Author: Gayle Forman
- Narrated by: Kirsten Potter
- Length: 5 hours and 2 minutes
- Unabridged
- Genre: Drama
Audio book Summary:
If I Stay is a beautiful story about the importance of family and friends and the love that they can give to help you through trying times. This audiobook edition of the bestselling book and now feature film tells the story of 17 year old Mia as she goes through a life changing event that may or may not be her final moments in this world. Mia and her family are happily traveling through winter Oregon when they have a car accident. One moment Mia was laughing and enjoying her time with her family, the next she sees her battered body being carted away by paramedics from the wreckage. Gayle Forman has written a sophisticated story that weaves the power of relationships that we form with our family and friends and the decision that we will all make someday that Mia now has command over now.
One reason to listen:
If you want an uplifting and heart touching story about love and survival that shows that beauty is everywhere if we look for it.
Reactions:
“Anyway, the story was great. This is not your typical storyline and not a girl-falls-in-love-falls-out-of-love angst kind of book either. The emotions in this book were real – partially because of the narrator – and it was a little bit of every emotion. I found myself smiling, laughing, cheering, crying, and shocked even. And best of all, it left me wanting MORE. ” – Heidi P
“The novel “If I Stay” is a story of raw emotion woven into words. I ripped my heart out and stomped all over it, and left me wanting more. I can’t wait to read the next book in Mia’s story and have my heart broken all over again.” – Jennifer
“This is one of those rare audiobooks that just sticks with you. It’s so well written and narrated and the story is just so beautiful and sad–A real tear jerker. I found myself tearing up as I listened on the subway. ” – S
“The strength of this book is the complexity and richness of the backstory. The life the character is living is rich and full. Her memories and the response of her friends and family tell a varied and complex story of a young girl maturing into womanhood surrounded by interesting people.” – Paula
“I will admit to crying in a couple parts at the end, but that doesn’t really mean much if you know me! It seemed like the author was trying too hard and made the characters into “types.”” – KP
“I wouldn’t go out of my way to say you must read it but if someone asked me if they should read it I would say – it was a quick, sweet story.” – CJC
Score on Audible: 4.0 out of 5
Score on Amazon: 4.0 out of 5
