61 pages • 2 hours read
Robyn SchneiderThe Beginning of Everything
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013A 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 The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider, high school golden boy Ezra Faulkner experiences a life-altering tragedy after a car accident leaves him with a permanent injury, leading him to lose his social status and reevaluate his relationships. As he navigates his senior year, he befriends quirky new girl Cassidy and rediscovers old friends, while confronting personal growth and harsh truths. This book includes sensitive topics such as physical disability and emotional trauma.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Robyn Schneider's The Beginning of Everything offers a compelling coming-of-age narrative with wit and emotional depth. Readers appreciate its relatable characters and authentic portrayal of high school life. However, some critics note that the plot feels somewhat predictable. Despite this, the novel's engaging writing and poignant themes make it a worthwhile read.
Who Should Read The Beginning of Everything?
The reader who would enjoy Robyn Schneider's The Beginning of Everything likely appreciates young adult contemporary fiction with an emotional and thought-provoking narrative. Similar to the audiences of John Green's The Fault in Our Stars and Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park, they seek relatable characters, poignant themes, and a blend of humor and heartfelt moments.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
930LBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Relationships: Friendship
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
Bullying
Disability
Education