The Immortalists is one of my favorite books of the year. Though the premise sounds fantastical (four siblings learn the date of their deaths), to me, this book felt more like realistic fiction. Especially since it never seemed clear whether these dates were set in stone, or whether they were true because of the actions the characters took. I'd love to read it for book club, to answer that question and so many others the book dealt with: How does the power of suggestion shape our lives? How much responsibility do we accept for other people's actions? What role does story and history play in our lives?
I tore through this book, which follows each sibling one at a time. I didn't find Daniel's story quite as compelling as the others, but since I loved the others, that's not saying much. The characters were interesting and relatable, and though it's not really an action-packed book, I never wanted to put it down. I can't wait to read more by this author!
Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Group for an advanced copy of this book!
I tore through this book, which follows each sibling one at a time. I didn't find Daniel's story quite as compelling as the others, but since I loved the others, that's not saying much. The characters were interesting and relatable, and though it's not really an action-packed book, I never wanted to put it down. I can't wait to read more by this author!
Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Group for an advanced copy of this book!