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I Have Lost My Way

Gayle Forman
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I Have Lost My Way

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

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Gayle Forman

I Have Lost My Way

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL730L

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Super Short Summary

I Have Lost My Way by Gayle Forman follows three young people—Freya, Harun, and Nathaniel—as they navigate personal struggles in New York City. Each dealing with their own challenges, they unexpectedly connect and find support in their shared experiences, leading to personal growth and understanding in their lives.

Emotional

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

3.9

15,739 ratings

60%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

I Have Lost My Way by Gayle Forman captures the emotional turmoil of three teenagers who connect through their shared struggles. Reviews praise the novel's engaging characterization and heartfelt narrative. However, some find the plot predictable and reliant on coincidences. Despite minor criticisms, the authenticity of the characters’ journeys is widely appreciated.

Who should read this

Who Should Read I Have Lost My Way?

A reader who enjoys I Have Lost My Way by Gayle Forman likely appreciates heartfelt, character-driven young adult novels exploring themes of identity, love, and connection. Similar readers might enjoy Looking for Alaska by John Green and If I Stay by Gayle Forman for their emotional depth and focus on self-discovery.

3.9

15,739 ratings

60%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL730L

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