If I Stay (book # 3), Conclusions

At the end of the third paragraph of my last post I said that I wanted to cry. Well, I did. There is a moment near the end of the book where Mia’s grandfather is talking to her body. He is whispering in her ear and the author doesn’t drag out this situation but her choice of words just makes it so sad. I was trying so hard to hold back tears but I no longer could and I just let them stream down my face as I continued reading. Her grandfather is talking to her about the decision she has to make and it’s really sad. For starters, just having to make this kind of a decision would be a terrible thing to go through. I actually started thinking about the decision myself. What would I do? How would I even begin making this live or die decision?

I liked the end of the book because it was happy and VERY romantic! I just wanted to read it over and over again. Love is truly what saved Mia’s life. I did how ever think that the author could have kept going for at least a few more pages because the ending left to many questions unanswered? Yes, she is now conscious but how does she go on with her life? Does she stay with Adam? Does she get into Julliard? If so, do her and Adam break up or try to work with a long distance relationship? Who does she live with now that she is on her own? Where does she live?

I like books that conclude absolutely EVERYTHING and that end happy. I don’t know why but I just seem to prefer those ones. Some people might prefer a book like this where the end leaves multiple questions. That way, they can make up their own ending in their mind and it will be exactly how they want it to be and make the book even more enjoyable for themselves.

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  1. Mrs.KulykMarch 22, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    What words did the author use to convey sadness? What would you choose for the ending? Why would you make those decisions? I sometimes wonder why the author leaves us hanging. I like movies and books to have happy endings and to tell me all about the future of each of the characters. I wonder why I like books to end that way? It really isn't realistic. What do you think? Why do you like them to have fairy tale endings?

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  2. Kaitlin EdstromApril 2, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    Words like "death" or "die" are sad words. "Gone" in this book was a sad one to because all her family was gone. I would have elaborated a little more on the ending because it would be nice to know how she goes on with her life after she wakes up. I like a fairytale ending because it makes me think that no matter what the problem or tragedy is, everything will be alright. Closure almost.

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  3. Kaitlin EdstromApril 2, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    It makes reality seem better and the world not seem like such a scary place.

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