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Elsewhere

by Gabrielle Zevin


Is it possible to grow up while getting younger?

Welcome to Elsewhere. It is warm, with a breeze, and the beaches are marvelous. It’s quiet and peaceful. You can’t get sick or any older. Curious to see new paintings by Picasso? Swing by one of Elsewhere’s museums. Need to talk to someone about your problems? Stop by Marilyn Monroe’s psychiatric practice.... (read more)

Top tags: young adult,  afterlife,  death,  fantasy,  fiction (all tags)

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  • Rated 5 stars

“~* Kim *~ said: 5 out of 5 Stars

Elsewhere is where you go when you die on earth. You "live" there, aging backwards until you are released back to the earth as a baby. Elsewhere is the story of Liz, who at the age of fifteen has died and gone to Elsewhere.

The idea behind this story is really neat. Of all the life after death ideas, I don't think I've ever heard of aging backwards. The story is really heartwarming and you feel Liz's pain in the beginning and her joy at the...”

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  • Rated 4.178771 stars
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  • Rated 4.5 stars
  

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  • Olivia R

    olivia r said:

    “Truly one of the best books I've read in a long time. I love the uniqueness of it, as well as the touching core of the story. I love the ignorant people who call it "stupid". At least tell us why you think that...”

    posted 3 weeks ago
  • CT_Commuter

    ct_commuter said:

    “I thought it was a very sweet, beautiful story. My teen ager loved it as well and recommended it to her friends.”

    posted Sunday, March 30 2008
  • Rowan is meditating softly

    rowan is meditating softly said:

    “This was a very good read. It is a bit existential in nature and deals with subjects that most people never have to deal with. Imagine what happens when a life is cut short. What happens?”

    posted Sunday, March 30 2008
  • manc400

    manc400 said:

    “stupid book”

    posted Tuesday, March 18 2008
  • Shaikha A

    shaikha a said:

    “I find it ok but not that page turner. ”

    posted Thursday, February 28 2008
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