4.5 Rating. Would you want to know the exact date of your death? Would it change the way you live? That premise, of this fabulously written book is as intriguing as the stories of Varya, Daniel, Klara, and Simon and how they choose to live their lives knowing their death date. I loved how the book was sectioned off to explore each character and examine their lives as they chose to live them, as they interacted with their family, and as they dealt with the knowledge of their impending death dates. Excellent character and plot development. I enjoyed getting to know these very individual and unique characters. This book really made me think of my own mortality and how U am living my life. Definitely one of the best books I’ve read this year!!