A review by aecorsilva
The Egg by Andy Weir

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

The way Weir interweaves philosophy with storytelling is so interesting here, particularly as he manages to make a text that is almost all dialogue engaging until the end. As someone who struggles with coming to terms with my own mortality, this feels like a genuinely sweet afterlife, and feels very comforting. Whilst I believe this concept was stolen from Hinduism (although I'm not sure - correct me if I'm wrong), it's still an interesting and engaging short story. Definitely worth a read!