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7/10 ⭐️Дуже лайтова оповідь. Особисто мені сподобалось. Хочеться одразу сказати усім своїм близьким і рідним, наскільки вони мені цінні. Не "скляна" книжка, як я думав. Але однозначно не найгірша, що мені приходилось читати.Твердий середнячок
It was okay. But the there were scenes that actually made me sad
3.5 starsMaybe it's better to have gotten it right and been happy for one day instead of living a lifetime of wrongs. They both Die at the End is my very first Adam Silvera books and I really liked it. The concept was interesting. Essentially, it follows two boys Mateo and Rufus where they both find out that they're going to die on that day by Deathcast and so they join the Last friend App and eventually they find each other. The relationship between Mateo and Rufus was amazing, I loved it so much. I also love the diversity of these two characters. Mateo is gay and Rufus is bisexual and their character development is just so lovely, I love these two so much. The writing style was grippig and I loved how Silvera wrote in a way which portrayed so much emotion within the characters. The only aspect that bothered me was the insight of the side characters. The only made the the book a bit more slow-paced, I did like the POV's of the Pluto boys but the rest didn't do much for me. To be completely honest, I think I have a heart as cold as stone, but I didn't cry.... not one tear drop. Yes, it was heart-wrenching but there were no tears. The ending was so abrupt, but I do kind of know the idea of what the ending was going to be without it being fully told. Overall, I enjoyed reading this book and everything about it was beautiful. I'm looking forward to reading more of Adam Silvera books.
sinceramente não esperava que eu ia me conectar desse jeito após reler esse livro de novo. desde a primeira vez que eu li lá em 2022 se tornou um dos meus favoritos e agora, 4 anos depois, eu relembrei o motivo desse livro ser um dos meus favoritos da vida. é aquele tipo de livro que te dá vários tapas na cara e te faz enxergar a vida de uma maneira completamente diferente, o Adam Silvera sabia exatamente o que tava fazendo quando escreveu esse livro.\nChorei de novo? com certeza absoluta. Meus meninos Mateo e Rufus sempre estarão no meu coração. 🥺💙
Dit is zo'n geval waar de cover en de titel beter is dan het verhaal zelf. Ik had hoge verwachtingen en die werden niet fulfilled. De eerste paar en laatste paar hoofdstukken waren goed, de rest was een beetje overbodig. Het was niet slecht, gewoon niet wat ik had gehoopt.
･ ⟢ ⋮ Sobre essa leitura
umas das melhores leituras da minha vida, chorei que nem uma desgraçada e simplesmente devorei esse livro. foi intenso do começo ao fim. ゛༝.
⌗ Ritmo: devorei
⌗ Energia: melancólica e fofa
⌗ Intensidade emocional: enorme
⌗ Tipo de experiência: leitura conforto
⌗ Escrita: fluida
⌗ Vale a pena?: muito
𝜗ৎ Nota: ★★★★★
I cried during class.... but I liked how this book sort of accepted and faced death while also celebrating life.Loved the gay romance sub-plot too!
A lot of people told me this book was supposed to be heartbreaking to read. I would say it was sad but it didn't have me sobbing in the floor. I really like the plot of the book. I love the whole modern dystopian vibe. However, around the middle of the book I kinda felt like it was dragging a bit and that the pacing was slightly off. I absolutely love the concept of the book but the execution maybe could've done with some more adjustments. There were plot holes. What bugged me most is that the whole point of the book is about Death Cast yet its history wasn't explored at all!? I think there was one or two sentences at the beginning along the lines of "nobody knows how death cast works" yet nobody questions it at all!? There are so may questions left unanswered. How does Death Cast know who's going to die? How is it always so accurate? I just wish it went into more detail. The writing itself was good. I liked the two main characters POVs but it got kinda dicey when the random third person POVs were introduced. Mateo and Rufus are mentioned in passing in these POVs as "the two boys" but they didn't really add any additional insight (until the last POV) and to be honest I don't think the overall story would've been affected drastically if they hadn't been included. I like the friendship aspect of Mateo and Rufus' relationship. Once Mateo let loose a little they were bouncing off of each other and the chemistry was there. However, I wasn't a fan of how the romance was executed. It was mostly insta-love which I'm not a fan of. Obviously due to the plot, there wasn't really an opportunity for a slow burn romance but I think that that trope would've suited their relationship more. I honestly would have preferred it if the romance (with it being insta-love) wasn't there and they both just had the amazing chemistry that they had as friends. The ending was a bit meh. Obviously, the title was true to its word. But it all happened so abruptly and it felt kinda open-ended. With one of the main characters, we don't get a description of his death (sounds kinda morbid but you know what I mean) because obviously, he died. The way he died was implied but unless you were paying really close attention and can put the pieces together, you'd be confused. I had to reread that part twice before I got it. Overall, I enjoyed They Both Die In The End but probably not as much as I thought I would. But it was still an entertaining read and I do recommend you read it!
I'm giving it 5 stars bc of the ending scene. send hugs my way i need them.
Rating: 4/5They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera is a heart-wrenching and thought-provoking YA novel set in a near-future world where everyone gets a phone call on the day they’re going to die. On the same day, two strangers—Mateo and Rufus—receive their call and connect through an app called Last Friend. As they spend their final hours together, they form a powerful bond, experiencing love, friendship, and adventure in the face of the inevitable. Poignant and beautifully written, this story explores what it means to truly live when you know your time is limited. May contains spoilers The premise is undeniably fascinating—what would you do if you knew today was your last day? But if I’m honest, the pacing dragged more often than I’d like to admit. There were too many side character POVs that added very little to the plot. I understand the thematic point Silvera was trying to make—that all lives intersect, and that small actions ripple—but if I read “Death-Cast didn’t call __ so they’re not going to die today” one more time, I was going to lose it. The repetition in those chapters felt lazy and broke immersion rather than enhancing the world.Also… can we talk about Death-Cast employees? Who the hell would voluntarily sign up for that job? And why do they have to be so robotic about it? You're telling someone they're going to die—at least pretend to give a shit. It felt unnecessarily cold, and I would've liked something—even a single employee—who showed real emotion or conflicted feelings about their role.As for the romance? Honestly, it felt like an afterthought. Mateo and Rufus had a beautiful connection and friendship, and that would've been enough. The kiss at the end didn’t hit as hard as it was probably meant to, because it wasn’t developed in a way that made it feel earned. It felt like Silvera wanted to “elevate” their bond with romance when it already had value without that.Despite its flaws, I absolutely loved the ending. I knew the title going in, but it still hit me in the chest when it actually happened. Silvera masterfully lulled me into a false sense of security with the "maybe they'll survive somehow" trope—and then reminded me of the cold, harsh truth. The way it played out was raw, tragic, and bittersweet. That final chapter made the book worth it.CharactersMateo TorrezThis guy was peak nerve-twisting at the beginning. I get that he’s cautious by nature and understandably anxious about his looming death, but my guy... what are we so scared of when you've literally been told it's happening today? There were times where his paranoid inner monologues made me want to shake him—especially when he spent a good chunk of time worrying about, well, everything.That said, I do appreciate the arc Silvera gave him. Mateo goes from being reclusive and afraid of the world to someone who finally chooses to live, even if it’s just for a few fleeting moments. But I couldn’t help but feel like the majority of his time with Rufus was Mateo-centric—visiting his father, talking to his best friend, and focusing on his fears. For two protagonists, Rufus often felt like a supporting character in Mateo’s final day.Rufus EmmerioIf this was set in London, Rufus would be a full-on roadman—hoodie, trainers, attitude and all. Once I pictured it that way, I couldn’t unsee it.I didn’t love that he guilted the Plutos into throwing him a funeral while he was still alive, but I did appreciate the intention. It wasn’t about selfishness; it was about closure. Knowing he wouldn't be around to say goodbye, he just wanted a moment with his found family. And that bond? Genuinely heartwarming. Malcolm and Tagoe were more than just side characters—they were brothers, ride or die (literally), and their dynamic was one of the emotional high points of the book.ConclusionThey Both Die at the End is a thoughtful, emotional journey about two boys making the most of their last hours. It’s not perfect—the romance feels forced, the side POVs are overdone, and the worldbuilding sometimes leaves more questions than answers (seriously, Death-Cast?!)—but the core message about friendship, fear, and how to live is powerful.I’m definitely reading the prequel (The First to Die at the End)—mostly because I already bought it—but I’m not sure I’d jump to buy any future instalments unless they promise something a bit more focused and less repetitive.Still, for a book about death, Silvera manages to write one hell of a story about life.
It was a 4.5. The only reason I rate it is because I didn't cry at all while reading the book and I expected to cry since many people were saying I was going to cry. Nonetheless, it was a great plot, great characters. Everything was wonderful.
Il 5 settembre, poco dopo mezzanotte, il servizio Death-Cast contatta Mateo e Rufus per dar loro una cattiva notizia: moriranno nel corso della giornata. I due ragazzi non si conoscono ma, per diverse ragioni, entrambi cercano un amico per trascorrere il loro Ultimo Giorno. Esiste un’app per questo: si chiama Last-Friend ed è così che Mateo e Rufus si incontrano. Entrambi sanno che il tempo a loro disposizione sta per finire, ma non hanno nulla da perdere. Resta solo da vivere tutta una vita in un giorno.