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A review by winecellarlibrary
The Last Gods by Adam Brownlie
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This review is also available on my blog: Wine Cellar Library
“What if…Markus or Elexus brought me back only to find that I was no longer the same person as before? It wouldn’t matter if it was something subtle or obvious. I still wouldn’t be me anymore, not really.” (p. 56)
A captivating, cerebral experience
Elodie’s husband, Markus, has a brilliant revelation following his wife’s car accident. Knowing he could have lost her that day, what if he could prevent that from happening? What if breaking-edge technology could facilitate immortality? Deeply religious, Elodie struggles to accept the implications of his research until tragedy strikes and she faces her own mortality. The Last Gods by Adam Brownlie follows Elodie’s journey through her groundbreaking entry into a science that will change humanity forever and explores the philosophical query of whether the soul continues when dying becomes a choice.
From the depths of grief, Elodie transforms not only emotionally, but physically–to the extent that one might argue that her humanity has been sacrificed in order to preserve her mind. Her flaws drive her actions, and even when the people she holds dear choose a different path, she struggles to let go. Although so much time passes in the course of the book, the logical progression keeps it from feeling too rushed. The Last Gods is an excellent fast-paced science fiction novel that will also appeal to fans of dystopian fiction. It is difficult to describe the book without giving spoilers–it really should be read knowing as little as possible about the plot for the best experience!
“What if…Markus or Elexus brought me back only to find that I was no longer the same person as before? It wouldn’t matter if it was something subtle or obvious. I still wouldn’t be me anymore, not really.” (p. 56)
A captivating, cerebral experience
Elodie’s husband, Markus, has a brilliant revelation following his wife’s car accident. Knowing he could have lost her that day, what if he could prevent that from happening? What if breaking-edge technology could facilitate immortality? Deeply religious, Elodie struggles to accept the implications of his research until tragedy strikes and she faces her own mortality. The Last Gods by Adam Brownlie follows Elodie’s journey through her groundbreaking entry into a science that will change humanity forever and explores the philosophical query of whether the soul continues when dying becomes a choice.
From the depths of grief, Elodie transforms not only emotionally, but physically–to the extent that one might argue that her humanity has been sacrificed in order to preserve her mind. Her flaws drive her actions, and even when the people she holds dear choose a different path, she struggles to let go. Although so much time passes in the course of the book, the logical progression keeps it from feeling too rushed. The Last Gods is an excellent fast-paced science fiction novel that will also appeal to fans of dystopian fiction. It is difficult to describe the book without giving spoilers–it really should be read knowing as little as possible about the plot for the best experience!