People are missing out if they haven't read Before I Fall

Discuss the February 2016 book of the month, Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver.
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Interesting alternative to making the reader sympathize with traditionally over-looked or under trodden characters. You've made me curious!
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I have only read this book by the author and I really enjoyed it. Maybe I'll try out the Delirium series as well when I get the chance.
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I read the Delirium trilogy and I thought it was alright, but I wasn't really in love with it. However, I've often found that I like the less popular and lesser known books by famous authors than the really big, hyped up titles. It was the same way with "twilight" and "the host". So I am feeling rather intrigued to pick up before I fall. :wink2:
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I'm not sure about this book because I don't like paranormal books or ones about the dead coming back to life, but I don't know if this is or not? Help?
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I read Before I fall a few years ago and I absolutely loved it. It was definitely worth the read!
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This reminded me a lot of Groundhog Day. Seriously though, the change in Sam from beginning to end was great.
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I thought the concept of this book was great. I am still uncertain that reliving the same day over and over, only to have her still die was to my liking, but the characters were relatable and likable.
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falloutlunartic wrote:I'm not sure about this book because I don't like paranormal books or ones about the dead coming back to life, but I don't know if this is or not? Help?
This is not very paranormal. It's more like Ground Hog's Day, where the same day is repeated. The main character doesn't get zombified or anything like that.
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I'm really restricted in the books that I can read. I wish I made enough money to buy all the books I want to read, but it is simply not possible. I'm limited to books that are free on amazon or library books. I've been discouraged lately because all the BOTM's are not available at my library.
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Such a good book!
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Alwhitbeck wrote:I'm really restricted in the books that I can read. I wish I made enough money to buy all the books I want to read, but it is simply not possible. I'm limited to books that are free on amazon or library books. I've been discouraged lately because all the BOTM's are not available at my library.
This book is widely available in the Young Adult section in most U.S. libraries.
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Alwhitbeck wrote:I'm really restricted in the books that I can read. I wish I made enough money to buy all the books I want to read, but it is simply not possible. I'm limited to books that are free on amazon or library books. I've been discouraged lately because all the BOTM's are not available at my library.
This book isn't new, and I am sure it can be found at most libraries. 8)
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falloutlunartic wrote:I'm not sure about this book because I don't like paranormal books or ones about the dead coming back to life, but I don't know if this is or not? Help?
I also don't usually like paranormal books, I often just find them lame. However, some books are written artfully so that the paranormal activity doesn't ruin the essence of the story. This is definitely one of those books.

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Looks like our local library has a copy in the YA section. I'll probably go check it out in the next week or so. :D
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I haven't read it yet. I am just not sure if I would like it. Maybe if I find it at our library I will try and read it. Also I have so many other books that I really need to read and review for another website that I go onto.

-- 05 Feb 2016, 20:05 --

So I found a copy from my online library, so I went ahead and download it. Just started it and I am on 3% in the book. Don't have any opinion yet on the story. So far I don't care much for Sam.
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