Reviews - Sum: Forty Tales From The Afterlives

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Sum: Forty Tales From The Afterlives

David Eagleman

4.05 AVERAGE

savaging's review against another edition

4.0

I love cheeky metaphysical speculation. This book is in the tradition of Calvino's Invisible Cities and Lightman's Einstein's Dreams.

mephistoreads's review against another edition

2.0

Only the first few stories are good. It's all downhill from there on.

francescazksxmc's review against another edition

3.0

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

cinchona's review against another edition

4.5

emotional hopeful inspiring

Plot or Character Driven: N/A

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: N/A

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

procrasreader's review against another edition

4.5

challenging funny inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

mbenzz's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 Stars...

I'm a little obsessed with the afterlife and what happens once we die. I love fiction books set in the afterlife ([b:Elsewhere|359410|Elsewhere|Gabrielle Zevin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1442686280l/359410._SX50_.jpg|349532] being my absolute favorite), and this little book of stories was a neat addition to my list.

Each story is only a couple of pages long and a very brief explanation of that particular afterlife. Some afterlives are better than others, but overall, it wasn't a terrible way to pass a freezing cold afternoon!