72 pages 2 hours read

Adam Silvera

History is All You Left Me

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In History Is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera, Griffin Jennings navigates the complexities of grief and unresolved emotions following the death of his first love, Theo McIntire, while forging an unexpected bond with Theo's current boyfriend, Jackson, as they both seek solace in their shared loss. The book addresses themes including mental health, lying, and the challenges of moving forward after loss. Content includes representations of death, grief, suicidal ideation, and abortion.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

History Is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and mental health through its complex characters and non-linear narrative. Readers praise its emotional depth and honest portrayal of grief, though some find the constant time shifts confusing. Overall, it's a heartfelt and deeply moving read with relatable themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read History is All You Left Me?

Readers who relish emotional, introspective stories dealing with grief, love, and self-discovery will enjoy History Is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera. This novel is akin to The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and They Both Die at the End by Silvera himself, appealing to fans of heartfelt YA fiction with complex, relatable characters.

Recommended

Reading Age

15-18years

Book Details

Genre

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction

Topics

LGBTQ

Mental Illness

Themes

Identity: Mental Health

Emotions/Behavior: Grief

Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies