53 pages • 1 hour read
Neal ShustermanEverlost
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2006A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Neal Shusterman's Everlost, two teenagers, Nick and Allie, perish in a car crash and find themselves in Everlost, a liminal space between life and death populated by other deceased children called Afterlights. They encounter various characters and face challenges while navigating this new reality, seeking a way to move on and avoid danger.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Neal Shusterman's Everlost receives praise for its imaginative and compelling afterlife world, resonating especially well with teen readers due to its relatable characters and unique premise. However, some critiques mention its occasionally slow pacing. Overall, it’s lauded for blending adventure and deeper themes effectively, capturing readers' interest.
Who Should Read Everlost?
Everlost by Neal Shusterman captivates young adults fascinated by the afterlife, parallel worlds, and self-discovery. Fans of Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book or Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials series will relish its darkly whimsical, thought-provoking story that blurs the line between life and death.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
860LBook Details
Fantasy
Action / Adventure
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Relationships: Friendship
Relationships: Siblings
Grief / Death
Religion / Spirituality