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The Immortalists

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Chloe Benjamin

The Immortalists

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1960s

Theme
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Immortalists, the Gold siblings—Varya, Daniel, Klara, and Simon—visit a fortuneteller who predicts their death dates, profoundly impacting their lives. Simon becomes a ballet dancer in San Francisco but dies young. Klara, a magician, falls into alcoholism and dies in Las Vegas. Daniel's pursuit of the fortuneteller leads to his death. Varya, deeply involved in anti-aging research, reconnects with her estranged son.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Mysterious

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.9

232,733 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Chloe Benjamin's The Immortalists has garnered acclaim for its rich character development and thought-provoking narrative about fate and free will. Critics praised the novel's imaginative premise and emotional depth. However, some noted a predictable plot and occasional melodrama. Overall, it's a compelling but divisive exploration of life's impermanence.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Immortalists?

Readers who enjoy exploring themes of fate, family dynamics, and the influence of personal choices would find The Immortalists compelling. Similar to fans of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern and The Secret History by Donna Tartt, this novel attracts those intrigued by character-driven narratives and philosophical questions about destiny.

3.9

232,733 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1960s

Theme
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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