88 pages • 2 hours read
Adam SilveraThey Both Die at the End
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. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In They Both Die at the End, two teenage Deckers, Mateo and Rufus, are notified by Death-Cast that they will die within 24 hours. Connecting through the Last Friend app, they decide to spend their final day together in New York City, forming a deep bond as they visit significant places, confront their fears, and reflect on life and mortality. This book addresses death, grief, and violence.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Adam Silvera's They Both Die at the End is praised for its emotional depth and compelling characters. Readers often describe it as a heart-wrenching exploration of life and love with a unique premise. However, some find the ending predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, it’s a moving story that resonates but might not suit all tastes.
Who Should Read They Both Die at the End?
A reader who would enjoy They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera often appreciates emotionally powerful and thought-provoking young adult fiction. Fans of John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars or Nicola Yoon’s Everything, Everything will likely be captivated by Silvera’s exploration of love, mortality, and human connections under extraordinary circumstances.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
870L