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A review by ireadinbed
The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I thought halfway through I wouldn't know what to rate this book.
I had a lot of mixed feelings about things. I didn't sign up for the kind of tragedy I got. And I was angry to be reading it.
I'm glad I continued on. The book thoroughly redeemed itself.
I don't get every element of this book. It feels very aimed at Jewish folks culturally. But I felt connected. To every one of the siblings on some level. It's very personal to read and yet very specific to the characters.
It is a book I would consider rereading and that's high praise from me nowadays. First five star in a long while.
I had a lot of mixed feelings about things. I didn't sign up for the kind of tragedy I got. And I was angry to be reading it.
I'm glad I continued on. The book thoroughly redeemed itself.
I don't get every element of this book. It feels very aimed at Jewish folks culturally. But I felt connected. To every one of the siblings on some level. It's very personal to read and yet very specific to the characters.
It is a book I would consider rereading and that's high praise from me nowadays. First five star in a long while.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Chronic illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Homophobia, Antisemitism, Terminal illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Vomit, Pregnancy, and Death of parent