Mortality
Mortality
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Brief
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Mortality by Christopher Hitchens is a poignant, firsthand exploration of an individual's experience facing terminal illness. Through a series of essays, the author candidly reflects on life, illness, and existential contemplations, offering readers a profound and personal perspective on mortality.
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Review Roundup
In Mortality, Christopher Hitchens offers a poignant, candid reflection on facing terminal illness. Critics laud his eloquence, wit, and unflinching honesty, though some note the work feels unfinished due to its posthumous publication. Overall, Hitchens' final work resonates as a powerful, thought-provoking meditation on life and death.
Who Should Read Mortality?
A reader who would enjoy Mortality by Christopher Hitchens is likely introspective, valuing candid reflections on life and death. Ideal for fans of Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking and Paul Kalanithi's When Breath Becomes Air, they appreciate philosophical inquiries and personal narratives grounded in sharp intellect.
32,122 ratings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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