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They Both Die at the End

  • 2017 first published
  • 373 pages
  • ★ 4.1 (73 ratings)
  • 15 editions

They Both Die at the End is a 2017 M/M romance and gay fiction novel by Adam Silvera. Much of the action takes place in New York, N.Y.. Key subjects include death, gay men, hispanic Americans and gays.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.1 out of 5 from 73 ratings, and 2,130 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 15 editions across 4 languages.

It runs to roughly 373 pages — 6–7 hours of reading at an average pace.

About They Both Die at the End

Adam Silvera reminds us that there’s no life without death and no love without loss in this devastating yet uplifting story about two people whose lives change over the course of one unforgettable day. On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They’re going to die today. Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they’re both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: There’s an app for that. It’s called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure—to live a lifetime in a single day. In the tradition of Before I Fall and If I Stay, They Both Die at the End is a tour de force from acclaimed author Adam Silvera, whose debut, More Happy Than Not, the New York Times called “profound.” Plus don't miss The First to Die at the End: #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Silvera returns to the universe of international phenomenon They Both Die at the End in this prequel. New star-crossed lovers are put to the test on the first day of Death-Cast’s fateful calls.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Subjects

  • Death
  • Romance fiction
  • Gay men
  • Adventure and adventurers
  • Hispanic Americans
  • Gays
  • Love
  • Friendship
  • Children's fiction
  • Hispanic americans
  • New york, N.y.
  • Homosexuality
  • LGBTQ young adult

Quick answers

Who wrote They Both Die at the End?

They Both Die at the End was written by Adam Silvera and first published in 2017.

What genre is They Both Die at the End?

It is usually shelved as M/M Romance, Gay Fiction and LGBTQ+ Young Adult.

How long is They Both Die at the End?

The median edition has 373 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to They Both Die at the End?

Readers who like it often enjoy Two Boys Kissing, Red, White & Royal Blue and The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic.

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