The Truth about Forever by Sarah Dessen

The Truth about Forever

Sarah Dessen

374 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance young adult emotional lighthearted medium-paced
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The Truth about Forever by Sarah Dessen is a heartwarming and relatable read that will resonate with young adult readers who are navigating the complexities of coming of age, grief, and first love, and are looking for a story that balances humor and poignancy with a strong and authentic heroine.

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A long, hot summer...That's what Macy has to look forward to while her boyfriend, Jason, is away at Brain Camp. Days will be spent at a boring job in the library, evenings will be filled with vocabulary drills for the SATs, and spare time will be ...

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Community Reviews

4.06
based on 23,596 reviews

Moods

emotional: 79%

hopeful: 59%

lighthearted: 51%

reflective: 37%

inspiring: 28%

funny: 27%

sad: 17%

relaxing: 16%

adventurous: 5%

challenging: 4%

dark: 2%

mysterious: 1%

tense: 1%


Pace

20% of readers chose fast
69% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
22% of readers chose A mix
74% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

92% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

22% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
68% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

70% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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