If I Stay

By: Gayle Forman

Narrated by: Kirsten Potter

Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

In a single moment, everything changes. Seventeen-year-old Mia has no memory of the accident; she can only recall riding along the snow-wet Oregon road with her family. Then, in a blink, she finds herself watching as her own damaged body is taken from the wreck.

A sophisticated, layered, and heartachingly beautiful story about the power of family and friends, the choices we all make - and the ultimate choice Mia commands.

©2009 Dutton Juvenile (P)2009 Penguin

Critic reviews

"A beautiful novel." (Los Angeles Times)

"A do-not-miss story of love, friendship, family, loss, control, and coping." (Justine Magazine)

"The brilliance of this book is the simplicity." (The Wall Street Journal)

Seeing herself outside her own body

I like how the story kept you on your toes. I also really like the cello playing scenes

Loved the story!

Any additional comments?

This book was recommended by a few different listeners in the YA Audiobook Challenge on either their Goodreads page or blog so I decided to give it a whirl. Plus it is a short book as far as listening goes at a smidgen over 5 hours and since I started the challenge late I needed to catch up by getting as many books in as I possibly could in the beginning (I’m 3 books in now…still behind but definitely catching up!)

I don’t always read more than just the basic little blurb about a book before listening to it and I will basically listen to anything so I wasn’t sure what to expect.

The narrator was great and there was nice musical parts as well. As anyone who listens to books on a regular basis knows, a narrator can make or break a book. I have tried to get through a steamy love story with a ridiculous narrator and just can’t do it. Or, when the author decides to read their own book…not always a good thing. Yeah, Marley and Me, I am talking to you. Sorry but I could.not.listen to that book.

Anyway, the story was great. Not your typical storyline and not a girl-falls-in-love-falls-out-of-love angsty kind of book either. The emotions in this book were real – partially because of the narrator – and it was a little bit of every emotion. I found myself smiling, laughing, cheering, crying, and shocked even. And best of all, it left me wanting MORE. Good thing there is a second book in the series. I haven’t listened to it yet, but I will soon!

It I stay

This was such a fabulous book!! I would recommend this book to anyone that would read it! I gave it a five out of five in every category because it was just an outstanding story and how Mia went thorough it all!!

Good book

Such a good book, the end was so happy but so sad! I loved it

One amazing highlight great for all

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. This is far to amazing to miss. It is indeed a journey inside the head of somebody between here and the other side. It contains laughter, music a Patti smith ref. In short: The best five hours I have spent( Even yogi ' s need a miracle listen.

What was one of the most memorable moments of If I Stay?

When Adam land a punk- plan to get into the I.C.U.

What does Kirsten Potter bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She Is one Perfect Reader

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed and cried.

Any additional comments?

This amazing book will wrap - your thoughts around.

Meh

Not the most imaginative story -- seems like a story a teen would write on having the coolest family in the universe. What protagonist is really THAT mature at that age? Please.

If I stay, keept me there.

Would you listen to If I Stay again? Why?

Yes, The story was compelling. You are right there in the moment with her as she has to make her choices

What other book might you compare If I Stay to and why?

not sure

What does Kirsten Potter bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

she gives the character a great voice, helps keep you engaged in some of the slow points of the story. Had me in tears several times, where if I had been reading I am not sure that that would of happened

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

Reminds me of the movie , Just Like Heaven.

I thought the story was interesting, but I can't help thinking that The author was inspired by the movie , just like heaven with Mark Ruffalo and Reese Witherspoon. About a woman Doctor who gets hit by a truck and gets separated from her body.

If I Stay Review

Would you listen to If I Stay again? Why?

Yes. Because when I listened to it I could visualize everything in my head.

What was one of the most memorable moments of If I Stay?

When Mia and Adam went on there first date.

Which character – as performed by Kirsten Potter – was your favorite?

Mia.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When her brother, Teddy passed away.

Any additional comments?

Amazingly beautiful story

Great

TBH Kirsten potters voice is annoying a review requires at least fifteen words error fifteen