54 pages • 1 hour read
Jandy NelsonI'll Give You the Sun
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014A 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 Jandy Nelson's I'll Give You the Sun, twins Noah and Jude Sweetwine are driven apart by jealousy and personal tragedy after their mother's death, despite having once been inseparable. The novel explores their journey of reconciling with each other and themselves through their art and creativity, narrated in alternating perspectives from the past and present. Contains themes discussing anti-gay bias and attempted suicide.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson captivates with lyrical prose and compelling characters. Reviews praise the dual narrative and emotional depth but suggest that the nonlinear timeline can be confusing. Readers appreciate the exploration of art and identity, though some find the pacing uneven. Overall, it's a vibrant and touching read.
Who Should Read I'll Give You the Sun?
Readers who cherished the profound emotional journeys in The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky or the intricate character explorations in Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell will revel in I'll Give You the Sun. Fans of poignant, character-driven young adult novels with artistic and romantic themes will find it captivating.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
HL740LBook Details
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Magical Realism
Romance
LGBTQ
Grief / Death
Love / Sexuality
Values/Ideas: Art
Relationships: Family
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict