In this emotionally charged story, Griffin’s desire to be honest with himself and others leads the reader to a greater understanding of how it feels to have a conflicted heart.”, “Griffin's pain bleeds through the novel's pages... Silvera more than proves himself here as a writer who can work wonders with his pen.”, “​Silvera captures the agony of first love in an inclusive, bracingly emotional context.​”, “Offers a sci-fi take on ‘conversion therapy,’ and faces the worst of anti-gay bigotry and violence head on.”. I don’t think you will like this very much if you don’t like YA in general. The ending made me so sad I couldn't stop thinking about it for days, and it really stuck with me. I didn't see the twist that came half way coming at all and I got very emotionally involved in the story. BOOKS. Aaron Soto through out the course of the book struggles with his sexuality and then tries to turn to a new procedure that will help him forget he is gay. ADAM SILVERA. It gave me a weird feeling to switch from being happy to being depressed over and over again. I just know it broke me. something real. Street Address. On top of that there are themes of loss, grief, and depression. I'll avoid posting details for now, but suffice it to say that: DON'T MIND ME, JUST OVER HERE DROWNING IN MORE HAPPY THAN NOT FEELS. Aaron Soto through out the course of the book struggles with his sexuality and then tries to turn to a new procedure that will help him forget he is gay. I'm having a hard time picturing what Aaron and Thomas look like. When Griffin’s first love and ex-boyfriend, Theo, dies in a drowning accident, his universe implodes. The premise was really original and unique, I haven't read anything like this. Definitely recommend, especially if you're looking for good LGBTQ oriented books. My perfect day is going to an independent coffee shop and writing on my laptop and consuming a good book. I recommend it to everyone that loves YA Contemporary or if you love YA in general. and then suddenly, you realise youre more happy than not. I'm getting choked up just thinking about it. History Is All You Left Me is about Griffin and his love for Theo. I didn't see the twist that came half way coming at all and I got very emotionally involved in the story. its something that makes you realise that heartbreak is good because it means youre alive. THIS BOOK. The ending made me so sad I couldn't stop thinking about it for days, and it really stuck with me. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Ugh, I ended up so distraught :(. I don’t want to write too much for fear of spoiling this book but in comparison to More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera, I definitely liked this book less. In the book, you have 2 timelines. His ‘friends’ are massive homophobes and they nearly kill him. To see what your friends thought of this book, I would say yes, but I'm a firm believer that kids should be exposed to difficult and complex topics because that's life - encountering it first in fi. Really enjoyed this one, because a) I read it in the Caribbean, and b) its a very engaging story with likable (and despicable) characters and a genuinely shocking twist. ( Log Out /  Well EVERYONE WAS RIGHT ABOUT THIS BOOK BEING EMOTIONAL IT IS FINE I AM FINE. If Griffin is ever to rebuild his future, he must first confront his history, every last heartbreaking piece in the puzzle of his life. Also, in case you have read the book and are wondering who my favorite character is, it is Wade 100%. “History Is All You Left Me overflows with tenderness and heartache. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. is this book appropriate for 14 year olds? something real. One timeline is from Griffin after Theo’s death and the other is from Griffin as him and Theo fall in love. I imagine that Thomas is Latino because he refers to himself as brown. Let's be honest, I am never going to really review this. Griffin is dealing with his loss while at the same time as Jackson, Theo’s current boyfriend at his time of death. ( Log Out /  And that it is definitely NOT more happy than not. But I’m ok. [ Aaron is beaten up after being seen hugging Thomas. I don't know what to think about this book. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Here are a few reasons why you should read this book: multiple gay main characters and a bisexual male main character, safe sex portrayal, this is own voices as Adam is gay, OCD mental health representation (I don’t think this is own voices, though), and the current boyfriend wasn’t demonized. and you begin to learn that positives can come from the negatives, that pain doesnt have to be the end. Refresh and try again. It's a coming of age story, so there are sexual awakenings and characters figuring out who they are and what friendships/romantic relationships mean. but there is something in that sadness he creates. I am obsessed with Niantic games, my fur babies and diet Pepsi. HISTORY IS ALL YOU LEFT ME; THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END; WHAT IF IT'S US; INFINITY SON; INFINITY REAPER; Anthologies; Events; About; Contact; Menu. History Is All You Left Me is about Griffin and his love for Theo. Start by marking “More Happy Than Not” as Want to Read: Error rating book. But now, the future he’s been imagining for himself has gone far off course. June 2nd 2015 I overall gave this book 4 out of 5 stars. June brings a great... Part Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, part Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, Adam Silvera's extraordinary debut confronts race, class, and sexuality during one charged near-future summer in the Bronx.

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