Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

Before I Fall is Oliver's debut novel. She captures your attention with her skillful writing techniques.

She builds suspense despite the day repeating itself seven times by producing different outcomes. Think of the movie Ground Hog Day.

Oliver successfully gets the reader to like characters who are deplorable in the beginning in particular the heroine.

This is a tale of change and redemption. A bit long winded but entertaining nonetheless.

I look foward to reading more from her and so will you.

Grade: B+



Synopsis (B&N)

"You'll have no choice but to tear through this book!"—Jay Asher, author of the New York Times bestseller Thirteen Reasons Why What if you had only one day to live? What would you do? Who would you kiss? And how far would you go to save your own life?

Samantha Kingston has it all: the world's most crush-worthy boyfriend, three amazing best friends, and first pick of everything at Thomas Jefferson High—from the best table in the cafeteria to the choicest parking spot. Friday, February 12, should be just another day in her charmed life.

Instead, it turns out to be her last.

Then she gets a second chance.

Seven chances, in fact. Reliving her last day during one miraculous week, she will untangle the mystery surrounding her death-and discover the true value of everything she is in danger of losing.