72 pages • 2 hours read
Adam SilveraHistory is All You Left Me
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017A 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 History Is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera, Griffin Jennings navigates the complexities of grief and unresolved emotions following the death of his first love, Theo McIntire, while forging an unexpected bond with Theo's current boyfriend, Jackson, as they both seek solace in their shared loss. The book addresses themes including mental health, lying, and the challenges of moving forward after loss. Content includes representations of death, grief, suicidal ideation, and abortion.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
History Is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and mental health through its complex characters and non-linear narrative. Readers praise its emotional depth and honest portrayal of grief, though some find the constant time shifts confusing. Overall, it's a heartfelt and deeply moving read with relatable themes.
Who Should Read History is All You Left Me?
Readers who relish emotional, introspective stories dealing with grief, love, and self-discovery will enjoy History Is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera. This novel is akin to The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and They Both Die at the End by Silvera himself, appealing to fans of heartfelt YA fiction with complex, relatable characters.
RecommendedReading Age
15-18yearsBook Details
Romance
LGBTQ
Identity: Mental Health
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies