A Brief History of Living Forever by Jaroslav Kalfař

A Brief History of Living Forever

Jaroslav Kalfař

320 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction challenging reflective medium-paced
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In an authoritarian near-future America obsessed with digital consciousness and eternal life, two long-lost siblings risk everything to save their mother from oblivion. When Adéla contracts a terminal illness, her thoughts turn to Tereza, the daug...

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Community Reviews Summary of 83 reviews

Moods

challenging 54%
dark 54%
reflective 54%
emotional 48%
mysterious 40%
sad 32%
adventurous 21%
tense 18%
informative 8%
hopeful 5%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 22%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 22% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 40% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 35% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.76

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