The Cast
- Authors: Amy Blumenfeld
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- Genres: General Fiction
- Rank:Top 1000 in Best Friendship Fiction Books on Amazon
- Rating: 4.2 based on 392 reviews
- Release Date: August 14, 2018
- Print length: 310 pages (Paperback)
About the book
Twenty-five years in the past, a collection of ninth graders created a video resembling Saturday Night Live in order to bring joy to their sick friend. Although the show's length was just ninety minutes, it had a significant impact: Becca found comfort in laughter as she recovered, and the group—Jordana, Seth, Holly, and Lex—remained by her side as a strong support system.
On the twenty-fifth anniversary of Becca Night Live, the friends come together again over the Fourth of July to rejoice in Becca's restored health. However, their plans don't go as expected. The cheerful facade that everyone has been maintaining quickly falls apart, leading to an unforgettable three days filled with complex moral dilemmas and life-changing decisions. Through a mix of humor, drama, and the alternating perspectives of five characters, The Cast delves into the significance of forgiveness, the necessity of staying true to oneself, and the incomparable value of enduring friendships to anchor us when life takes unexpected turns.
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- 2019 Foreword Indies Finalist in Adult Fiction—General
- 2018 IPPY Gold Medal Winner in Popular Fiction
- 2018 International Book Awards Finalist in Best New Fiction