The Immortalists is about four siblings who, as children, seek out a mysterious fortune teller and are told the date of their deaths, and how those words affect the paths of their lives. The story is well-paced and Chloe Benjamin's writing is absolutely captivating. I found myself eagerly turning page after page, unable to put the book down.
Simon, Klara, Daniel, and Vasya are all very different, and each have their own emotional, troubled story to tell. A heavy feeling of regret permeates the book, and made me want to reach out to my own sibling. And yet, I felt distanced from each character, until Varya's story, which was heartbreaking and thought-provoking. When she opened her eyes to the choices she made in her work and her lifestyle, and what was happening with Frida, it was a powerful moment.
Ultimately, I enjoyed this book but felt like it was on the edge of being unforgettable.
Simon, Klara, Daniel, and Vasya are all very different, and each have their own emotional, troubled story to tell. A heavy feeling of regret permeates the book, and made me want to reach out to my own sibling. And yet, I felt distanced from each character, until Varya's story, which was heartbreaking and thought-provoking. When she opened her eyes to the choices she made in her work and her lifestyle, and what was happening with Frida, it was a powerful moment.
Ultimately, I enjoyed this book but felt like it was on the edge of being unforgettable.