《忽然七日》 What would you do if you had only one day to live? This is the question Samantha Kingston must face in “Before I Fall,” a thought-provoking* young adult novel. The first time around, Sam has no idea that Feb. 12 is the last day of her life, so she spends it the same way as any other day: hanging out with her popular friends and her “perfect” boyfriend, giving little thought to the less fortunate* people they step on along the way. But that evening, Sam is in a car accident with her three best friends, an accident that takes her life. Here’s the weird* part: she still wakes up the next morning. But it’s not tomorrow; it’s today, for the second time. Is it just a serious case of de ja vu, or is it a second chance? In a teenage version of Groundhog Day, Sam is forced to re-live her last day over and over again, until she realizes the power of her choices and acknowledges the impact they have not only on her life, but on those around her. With this stunning debut* novel, New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver emerged as one of today’s foremost authors of young adult fiction. “Before I Fall” raises thought-provoking questions about love, death, and how one person’s life can affect so many others. The book is available at jd.com. (SD-Agencies) |