Book Review #3: 'Before I die' by Jenny Downham
Not Just a Cancer Book. I mentioned this book before when I was reviewing The Fault in our Stars. This is because both of these books has a common theme. Cancer. 'Before I die' is based on the life of 16-year-old Tessa Scott, who is dying of cancer. But Tessa decided that before she dies, she wants to do things that will make her life worth living. With the help of her best friend Zoe and hot neighbour Adam, Tessa makes a list of things that she will do before she takes her final breath. As the title of this post states, this is not your average cancer book. Not only is it about Tessa and her unfortunate condition, but it has the makings of a classic coming-of-age novel, showing Tessa and Zoe for what they truly are, teenagers. Tessa's condition has made her grow up long before she should have, and her bucket list is a way for her to claw back some of the teenage rebellion that every teenager should experience. As well as this, the novel also tackles the problem...