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A review by almel07
The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Though I never found myself dying to jump back into this book, I always found myself hooked once I’d already pick it up.
This story felt like such a personal approach to the question: would you live your life differently if you knew exactly when it would end?
It follows the lives of four siblings who learn early on in the book the exact date in which they each will die. You then begin to see how this knowledge begins to impact their lives leading to their inevitable deaths. Though it followed four different storylines it never felt completely disconnected as each sibling always tied in with the others. However, because it followed all four of their lives individually it allowed the reader to experience different parts of the country through the span of different decades.
Overall it was beautifully written and thought-provoking. I’d definitely recommend if you’re looking for something that ignites some discussion.
This story felt like such a personal approach to the question: would you live your life differently if you knew exactly when it would end?
It follows the lives of four siblings who learn early on in the book the exact date in which they each will die. You then begin to see how this knowledge begins to impact their lives leading to their inevitable deaths. Though it followed four different storylines it never felt completely disconnected as each sibling always tied in with the others. However, because it followed all four of their lives individually it allowed the reader to experience different parts of the country through the span of different decades.
Overall it was beautifully written and thought-provoking. I’d definitely recommend if you’re looking for something that ignites some discussion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Suicide, Death, and Grief