Five Feet Apart

by Rachael Lippincott
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Good Books rating 4.07
Young Adult (YA)
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  • ID: 9986
  • Added: 2026-01-05
  • Updated: 2026-01-06
  • ISBN: 9781665904964
  • Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  • Published: 2022-03-01
  • Formats: 2
  • Reviews: 3

In 'Five Feet Apart,' seventeen-year-olds Stella and Will navigate the complexities of love and life while grappling with cystic fibrosis. Their connection is intense and heartfelt, but their condition dictates that they must maintain a distance of at least six feet to avoid cross-infection. This poignant story explores the boundaries of physical and emotional safety, as well as the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity./n/nThe novel delves into the emotional turmoil and physical challenges faced by those with cystic fibrosis, highlighting the importance of love, friendship, and hope. It's a touching tale that will resonate with readers, offering a unique perspective on the fragility and strength of life.

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Cougar Chronicle · 2024-01-31
emotional 4.50

This book is perfect for a quick, emotional read that will leave you crying at the end. It is a heartwarming and heart-wrenching story about love and loss.

This book is perfect for a quick, emotional read that will leave you crying at the end. It is a heartwarming and heart-wrenching story about love and loss. The characters are well-developed, and their struggles and triumphs are portrayed with sensitivity and depth. The novel is a beautiful exploration of love, friendship, and the challenges of living with a chronic illness. It is a must-read for anyone looking for a thought-provoking and emotionally engaging story. The story is emotional and captures the essence of living with cystic fibrosis. The characters are well-developed, and their struggles and triumphs are portrayed with sensitivity and depth.

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    If you want a book to read in one evening, fawn over, and then cry at the very end, Five Feet Apart is a perfect choice!

    It is a heartwarming and heart-wrenching story about love and loss.

    The characters are well-developed, and their struggles and triumphs are portrayed with sensitivity and depth.

Compulsive Reader · 2020-10-28
emotional 3.50

This book is recommended as a gateway read to heavier themes presented in books like The Fault In Our Stars. It offers a mix of heartwarming and heart-wrenching moments.

This book is a gateway read to heavier themes presented in books like The Fault In Our Stars. It offers a mix of heartwarming and heart-wrenching moments. The story is emotional and captures the essence of living with a chronic illness. The characters are well-developed, and their struggles and triumphs are portrayed with sensitivity and depth. The novel is a beautiful exploration of love, friendship, and the challenges of living with cystic fibrosis. It is a must-read for anyone looking for a thought-provoking and emotionally engaging story.

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    I would, however, recommend Five Feet Apart as a form of 'gateway read' to books such as The Fault In Our Stars which present heavier themes.

    This book is an emotional roller coaster-the ups and downs that Stella experiences is just heart wrenching at times and others it's positively heartwarming.

    It's a beautiful exploration of love, friendship, and the challenges of living with a chronic illness.

Goodreads · 2018-11-20
touching 4.20

This novel is heartfelt and absorbing, offering an endearing and engaging story about teens with cystic fibrosis. It is a sweet and touching read that leaves a lasting impact.

This novel is a touching and absorbing read that captures the hearts of its readers. The story follows two teens with cystic fibrosis, and their journey is both endearing and engaging. The novel is a sweet and heartfelt read that leaves a lasting impact on the reader. The characters are well-developed, and their struggles and triumphs are portrayed with sensitivity and depth. The novel is a beautiful exploration of love, friendship, and the challenges of living with a chronic illness. It is a must-read for anyone looking for a heartwarming and thought-provoking story.

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    Heartfelt, touching & absorbing!

    FIVE FEET APART was such an endearing, engaging and a sweet Teens & YA novel

    I was consumed by this story and was bereft when it ended.

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