The Immortalists
Author: Chloe Benjamin
Publisher: G.P. Putnam
Release Date: January 9, 2018
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Author: Chloe Benjamin
Publisher: G.P. Putnam
Release Date: January 9, 2018
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If you were told the date of your death, how would it shape your present?
It’s 1969 in New York City’s Lower East Side, and word has spread of the arrival of a mystical woman, a traveling psychic who claims to be able to tell anyone their date of death. In search of one thing they can know for sure, the Gold siblings — four adolescents on the cusp of self-awareness — sneak out to hear their fortunes.
Their prophecies inform the next five decades. Golden boy Simon runs away to San Francisco, where he lives a life of decadence and unmitigated sexuality; chameleonic Klara becomes a magician obsessed with blurring fantasy and reality; Daniel, a natural leader, rises in ranks as a prestigious military doctor; and shy, bookish Varya throws herself into longevity research, where she tests the boundary between science and immorality.
A sweeping novel of remarkable ambition and depth, THE IMMORTALISTS probes the line between destiny and choice, reality and illusion, this world and the next. It is a deeply moving testament to the power of story, the nature of belief and the unrelenting pull of familial bonds.
It’s 1969 in New York City’s Lower East Side, and word has spread of the arrival of a mystical woman, a traveling psychic who claims to be able to tell anyone their date of death. In search of one thing they can know for sure, the Gold siblings — four adolescents on the cusp of self-awareness — sneak out to hear their fortunes.
Their prophecies inform the next five decades. Golden boy Simon runs away to San Francisco, where he lives a life of decadence and unmitigated sexuality; chameleonic Klara becomes a magician obsessed with blurring fantasy and reality; Daniel, a natural leader, rises in ranks as a prestigious military doctor; and shy, bookish Varya throws herself into longevity research, where she tests the boundary between science and immorality.
A sweeping novel of remarkable ambition and depth, THE IMMORTALISTS probes the line between destiny and choice, reality and illusion, this world and the next. It is a deeply moving testament to the power of story, the nature of belief and the unrelenting pull of familial bonds.
Why I'm Excited: The synopsis reminds me of the witch in Big Fish (one of my favorite movies). I love books that follow several members of the same family--and the knowing their death date adds a new (ok, not brand new) twist. I'm loving that cover, too. A lot. I'll definitely be keeping my eyes open for this one.
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This one is new to me and sounds really compelling. I love that cover!
ReplyDeleteDestiny and choice are complicated thought provoking topics and this books defnitely looks to be the same. Great Pick! here's mine: http://editingeverything.com/blog/2017/05/03/waiting-oncant-wait-wednesday-girl-kellers-way/
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cover!
ReplyDeleteThis book is totally new to me, and it sounds AMAZING! I will definitely go check it out on goodreads :D Thank you for sharing!
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Whoa this definitely sounds amazing! I love when you get several decades of a characters life. This gives me Maeve Binchy (her older stuff), Never Let Me Go, and yes, definitely Big Fish vibes! I'll definitely be giving this one a try!
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