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History Is All You Left Me

History Is All You Left Me

Contemporary LiteratureLGBTQ+ Romance
Pages
312
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

Griffin is struggling to cope with the sudden death of his first love, Theo. Their future together was shattered by the drowning accident, and Griffin finds himself increasingly lost in his grief and obsessive compulsions. The only person who seems to understand his pain is Jackson, Theo's new boyfriend, which complicates everything. As Griffin grapples with his secrets and destructive behavior, he must confront the reality of his loss and the choices he's made.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

SadEmotionalMelancholicReflective
Forbidden LoveMorally GreyComing of Age

Genres

Contemporary Literature LGBTQ+ Romance Psychology YA Contemporary Young Adult Contemporary Romance Drama Romance

About the author

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Adam Silvera

Adam Silvera (born June 7, 1990) is an American author of young adult fiction who grew up in the South Bronx, New York City. His novels center queer protagonists and explore identity, grief and mortality, and include More Happy Than Not, History Is All You Left Me, the #1 New York Times bestseller They Both Die at the End and its sequels, and the Infinity Cycle series. He co-wrote What If It's Us and its sequel Here's to Us with Becky Albertalli.

Characters

Griffin (the Invisible Man)Protagonist
TheoSupporting
Earl JacksonSupporting
All characters in History Is All You Left Me

Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book have a non-linear structure?

    The narrative alternates between two distinct timelines labeled as History and Today, which track the protagonist's past relationship and his present experience with grief.

  • Is this book part of a series?

    This is a standalone novel and does not require reading any other books to understand the story.

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