• Before I Fall

  • By: Lauren Oliver
  • Narrated by: Sarah Drew
  • Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (3,601 ratings)

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Before I Fall

By: Lauren Oliver
Narrated by: Sarah Drew
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Publisher's summary

What if you had only one day to live? What would you do? Who would you kiss? And how far would you go to save your own life?

Samantha Kingston has it all: the world's most crush-worthy boyfriend, three amazing best friends, and first pick of everything at Thomas Jefferson High—from the best table in the cafeteria to the choicest parking spot. Friday, February 12, should be just another day in her charmed life. Instead, it turns out to be her last. Then she gets a second chance. Seven chances, in fact. Reliving her last day during one miraculous week, she will untangle the mystery surrounding her death - and discover the true value of everything she is in danger of losing.

Cover Art © 2016 Open Road Films. All Rights Reserved.

©2010 Lauren Oliver (P)2010 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"Oliver, in a pitch-perfect teen voice, explores the power we have to affect the people around us in this intensely believable first novel...This is a compelling book with a powerful message and should not be missed." ( Booklist)
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Great Read!

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

I discovered Lauren Oliver with her Delirium Series and love it and have been reading her books. I am 30 and this bright me back to High School. A good read about life, love, and second chances. I wish it had ended differently but that is just my opinion. Overall I would recommend!

Which character – as performed by Sarah Drew – was your favorite?

Sam was the best character.

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Sarah Drew is a GREAT GREAT performer!!!

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Eye-Opening.

Loved every second of it. Good insight on acknowledging everyone and everything around you. Overall, great novel.

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Sarah Drew is fantastic!!!

Her narration skills are phenomenal! You never have an issue telling the characters apart. She has seamless switches between voices and accents. I will be looking for more done by her!!

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spectacular

If you could sum up Before I Fall in three words, what would they be?

Engrossing, unpredictable, mind-bending

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sam. It is very much focused on her

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

Has impeccable timing of emphasis and inflection.

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

The end

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The narrator was amazing

So I loved the narrator in this. She made the story. She was just terrific.

The story was really good too. Couldn't put it down so to speak. Though there were some points that got a little dull they were good to get an overall story put together.

Honestly all I don't like was the ending. It was... What I expected but I guess I wish there was a bit more to it. The main character learns some lessons but otherwise the world will go on without change. I always feel like that's so sad to end a great book without having something more than that. Anyway, glad I read it!

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Great book

can I first just say, OMG I love love love Sarah Drew! Now for the book, it was good. it really was, I totally don't know if I liked the ending, but I guess I should have expected it. overall it was a good listen.

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A love story

I hated the main character when the book started and thought she deserved to die. As the story progressed, the character grew. I gained empathy for her and those in her life. I'm still reeling from the ending. Anxious to watch the movie and see how it compares.

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I give this book two thumbs up!

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

yes, I would recommend this audiobook to a friend. The story kept me intrigued from the beginning and the reader was outstanding!

Have you listened to any of Sarah Drew’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This was the first time I had listened to Sarah Drew. She was awesome. Her infliction in her voice was spot on every time and her emotions showed through whatever the scenario.

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

Yes, the part toward the end when she said goodbye to her little sister and gave her the bird necklace

Any additional comments?

Listen to this book....you will not be sorry!

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great book

loved it !! can not wait till the movie comes out so that i can go see it.

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Nice.

Nice. My first attempt at Audible. I enjoyed it. And, it's going to be a movie. Yay!

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