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Live Fast, Die Young: a novella
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Molly Corbett can’t stand seeing her childhood pal Alex Gibson destroy himself. He’s gone from straight-A student to rebel without a cause. With so much at stake, some serious interference is called for—or at least Micromanaging Molly thinks so. Alex needs to get back on the path to the Ivy League. But the harder Molly pushes Alex, the harder he pushes back.
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Kindle Edition, 118 pages
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September 27th 2016
(first published June 5th 2016)
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If ever there was a book that made me think twice about skipping the sunscreen, it was this one.
If you want a short, well-written, tragically beautiful story look no further. If books about cancer trigger you, maybe leave this one alone. ...more
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If ever there was a book that made me think twice about skipping the sunscreen, it was this one.
If you want a short, well-written, tragically beautiful story look no further. If books about cancer trigger you, maybe leave this one alone. ...more
A cute story, but too short to be really engaging. It almost feels like the trailer of another book: all happens too quick, there isn't enough time to feel any real emotion for the characters and when youre finally gettin to know them the story is already ending.
Ok, but forgettable. ...more
Ok, but forgettable. ...more
2.5 stars
- nicked it when kindle threw a cheaper price
- a short novella: within a blink of an eye, it was over and i don't know what to make of it
- i really appreciate Molly's parents. I mean who will allow their daughter/son to skip months of classes so that she/he could be with a dying friend. I NEVER SEE THAT.
- live fast, die young/rebel without a cause: can we live with this motto? i wonder.
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- nicked it when kindle threw a cheaper price
- a short novella: within a blink of an eye, it was over and i don't know what to make of it
- i really appreciate Molly's parents. I mean who will allow their daughter/son to skip months of classes so that she/he could be with a dying friend. I NEVER SEE THAT.
- live fast, die young/rebel without a cause: can we live with this motto? i wonder.
- friends turned lovers story combined with a tragedy ...more
*This book was received via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
I really liked the premise of this book but for me it failed to deliver; I didn't tear up once throughout the book despite the book being about a boy Alex who is dying of Melanoma. The length of the book was too short with the pace of the story just starting to pick up towards the end of the book. Because of this, the ending, and the book as a whole, felt unfinished and hurried. I also really didn't like Alex because of the f ...more
I really liked the premise of this book but for me it failed to deliver; I didn't tear up once throughout the book despite the book being about a boy Alex who is dying of Melanoma. The length of the book was too short with the pace of the story just starting to pick up towards the end of the book. Because of this, the ending, and the book as a whole, felt unfinished and hurried. I also really didn't like Alex because of the f ...more
I'm a huge fan of Vanessa Barneveld, and this may just be my favorite story of hers! Vanessa has this wonderful way of blending humor and emotion that makes you smile and tear up at the same time. I love Alex and Molly so much, and I did not want this story to end! I'm so impressed with how Vanessa can pack so much emotion into such a short space. A quick read, and immensely satisfying.
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This book was a really quick read with a promising story but the length of it didn‘t work. It was too short for a story with cancer and dying. I need more time to connect with characters and here I didn’t get a chance. Why should I be attached to people I don’t know?
I didn’t see the point in this book and if there was a message (except fully living our lifes), I totally missed it.
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I received a free copy from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I didn’t see the point in this book and if there was a message (except fully living our lifes), I totally missed it.
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I received a free copy from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
*Review copy received from publisher*
Live Fast, Die Young is a realistic portrayal of the impact terminal illness has, not only on the individual but also their family and friends. I loved the writing style, devoured the story and wished it was a full-length novel. I will be looking out for more of Vanessa Barneveld's work.
A short story with a big impact. Add it includes recipes! ...more
Live Fast, Die Young is a realistic portrayal of the impact terminal illness has, not only on the individual but also their family and friends. I loved the writing style, devoured the story and wished it was a full-length novel. I will be looking out for more of Vanessa Barneveld's work.
A short story with a big impact. Add it includes recipes! ...more
i did a quick review for this book here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3nIC...
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Thankyou to Netgalley for this book.
This didn't take me at all long to read.
I have to say it was rushed thought it made sense at the end. And parts of the story wasn't fleshed out right. I felt like I've read this somewhere before.
Molly and Alex are best friends but Alex has a secret that he doesn't want anyone to find out. Predictable much?
I liked the characters thought they didn't seem organic to me. I was slightly into the story. I don't have much to say. ...more
This didn't take me at all long to read.
I have to say it was rushed thought it made sense at the end. And parts of the story wasn't fleshed out right. I felt like I've read this somewhere before.
Molly and Alex are best friends but Alex has a secret that he doesn't want anyone to find out. Predictable much?
I liked the characters thought they didn't seem organic to me. I was slightly into the story. I don't have much to say. ...more
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Alex has dreamed of going to Yale, becoming a pediatrician and spending his life with his best friend Molly. Molly is just as hard working and dedicated to going to college with Alex and nothing is about to stop her. So when Alex comes back from a recent trip to visit his dad, Big Dave in Sydney and seems to have lost his drive for school, studies and even Yale, Molly is livid. What Molly doesn't know is that Alex has a secret, his trips to visit his father haven't b ...more
Alex has dreamed of going to Yale, becoming a pediatrician and spending his life with his best friend Molly. Molly is just as hard working and dedicated to going to college with Alex and nothing is about to stop her. So when Alex comes back from a recent trip to visit his dad, Big Dave in Sydney and seems to have lost his drive for school, studies and even Yale, Molly is livid. What Molly doesn't know is that Alex has a secret, his trips to visit his father haven't b ...more
I appreciate that this was only a short novella, but I wanted more at the end! (view spoiler)
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Dec 10, 2016
Wendy
rated it
really liked it
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I'm confused. I'm really not sure how I feel about this, or what to say about it. My initial reaction was, 'what's the point in it?', then I thought a bit more, and I sort of get it but I'm still a little lost. Part of the problem is its novella status. The point at which it ends, is the point I expect the story to take off. It's like reading the introduction to a book, but missing the book itself. I'm sounding quite negative here, but my opinion isn't wholly negative. It's written very well, an
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Live Fast, Die Young is a fast-paced novella that is intriguing and so hard to put down. I love both Molly and Alex and the way they both show the different stages of grief. I also enjoy the way Vanessa creates their story, it’s as if I’ve known Alex and Molly my whole life. I wish the story would continue on. If you're looking for a short and intriguing read.
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Oct 29, 2017
Ankita Singh
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it was amazing
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Live Fast, Die Young was short, sweet and utterly beautiful!
My favorite thing about this Novella was that even though it featured a main character with cancer, it ended leaving me hopeful, not heartbroken.
I loved the happy happy ending! <3
My favorite thing about this Novella was that even though it featured a main character with cancer, it ended leaving me hopeful, not heartbroken.
I loved the happy happy ending! <3
Nice quick and easy read. Perfect for a day on the beach!
DNF at approximately 50%. I simply didn't find it engaging. It just read too much like bad FanFiction and was too factually inaccurate regarding cancer and illness.
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Okay
The book had a. Great storyline and excellent characters. It could of been a bit more detail oriented but other then that it was good.
The book had a. Great storyline and excellent characters. It could of been a bit more detail oriented but other then that it was good.
Stuck between giving 2 or 3 stars so I decided to be nice and round it up.
Alex has changed since coming back from his most recent trip to Sydney, he no longer has an interest in applying to college, he’s distant and acting in a way that his best friend Molly doesn’t recognise and she can’t work out why. What she doesn’t know is that he has stage 4 cancer and 6 months to live.
I think my problem with this book is possibly due to my age. If I was a few years (okay, maybe a lot of years, i’m no spr ...more
Alex has changed since coming back from his most recent trip to Sydney, he no longer has an interest in applying to college, he’s distant and acting in a way that his best friend Molly doesn’t recognise and she can’t work out why. What she doesn’t know is that he has stage 4 cancer and 6 months to live.
I think my problem with this book is possibly due to my age. If I was a few years (okay, maybe a lot of years, i’m no spr ...more
Dec 09, 2016
Jane
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
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I won this book through Goodreads First-reads. This is no way influenced my review.
Molly Corbett and Alex Gibson have been best friends since childhood. Now they are seniors in high school and looking forward to college. Molly is puzzled at Alex sudden change in behavior. He is skipping school and says he wants to live life in the fast lane. He also seems to be pushing Molly away.
What Alex hasn't told Molly is that he had stage IV melonoma and he is terminal. The doctors say he has about six mon ...more
Molly Corbett and Alex Gibson have been best friends since childhood. Now they are seniors in high school and looking forward to college. Molly is puzzled at Alex sudden change in behavior. He is skipping school and says he wants to live life in the fast lane. He also seems to be pushing Molly away.
What Alex hasn't told Molly is that he had stage IV melonoma and he is terminal. The doctors say he has about six mon ...more
As for such a short type of a book as novella I cried a lot! I'm crazy about all surfing novels or novellas so from the very blurb I knew it's going to be something worth reading and I was right. The story of love and death at a very young age of seventeen will break your heart to pieces. And even tough it's hard to find any comfort in a story about dying in such a young age the ending made me feel calm instead of angry.
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