91 pages 3 hours read

Jeff Zentner

Goodbye Days

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Jeff Zentner's Goodbye Days captures raw emotion and explores grief after a tragic accident. Reviewers praise its heartfelt and relatable portrayal of loss, friendship, and guilt. The character development is compelling; however, some felt the pacing was uneven and certain plot points predictable. Overall, it's a poignant read for young adults dealing with grief and forgiveness.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Goodbye Days?

A reader who would enjoy Goodbye Days by Jeff Zentner is typically a fan of contemporary young adult fiction marked by emotional depth and complex friendships. They likely appreciate books like The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher, due to similar themes of grief, guilt, and coping with loss.

Recommended

Reading Age

14-18years

Lexile Level

620L

Book Details

Genre
Realistic Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Themes
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Relationships: Family
Topics
Grief / Death
Mental Illness