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Borrowed Time
Joshua Mason is an everyday man cursed with immortality.
Joshua Mason has been alive for thousands of years. He doesn’t know how or why it happened, only that he can die like any man, but will always return.
When you live forever, everything you love will die, so he decided long ago to not become attached. That all changed when he met Doreen. With her, he found something more than the woman he loves, after thousands of years of wandering, he found his place in the world. Now she’s dying of old age. Distraught, Joshua promises to look after Charlie, Doreen’s grandson, who is thirty-six, but forever a child due to a terrible brain injury.
Keeping Charlie safe means making money to keep Charlie’s world—a crumbling motel in the middle of a barren desert—afloat. Mason makes this money by selling his life on the dark web to wealthy people who enjoy the ritual of murdering him.
And now, when Mason only wants to mourn the loss of his wife, he discovers he sold his life to some very dangerous people and that Charlie is not as innocent as he seems.
Joshua Mason has been alive for thousands of years. He doesn’t know how or why it happened, only that he can die like any man, but will always return.
When you live forever, everything you love will die, so he decided long ago to not become attached. That all changed when he met Doreen. With her, he found something more than the woman he loves, after thousands of years of wandering, he found his place in the world. Now she’s dying of old age. Distraught, Joshua promises to look after Charlie, Doreen’s grandson, who is thirty-six, but forever a child due to a terrible brain injury.
Keeping Charlie safe means making money to keep Charlie’s world—a crumbling motel in the middle of a barren desert—afloat. Mason makes this money by selling his life on the dark web to wealthy people who enjoy the ritual of murdering him.
And now, when Mason only wants to mourn the loss of his wife, he discovers he sold his life to some very dangerous people and that Charlie is not as innocent as he seems.
400 pages, Paperback
Published September 28, 2023
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October 7, 2023
This was a amazing book.It is full of unexpected twists and turns.
It takes one on a very interesting journey and makes you think,which is refreshing to find in today's books. I hope he will be working on another book.
I cannot till it is released.
It takes one on a very interesting journey and makes you think,which is refreshing to find in today's books. I hope he will be working on another book.
I cannot till it is released.
January 10, 2024
I'm a fan of John Nolte's writings on Breitbart and (perhaps even more so) his tweets, so I had high hopes for his first novel, Borrowed Time. Even still, I was impressed; Borrowed Time is a moving, fascinating, and human story about love and the many things that seem bigger but can never be as important.
Joshua Mason is a man with a secret: he's immortal, having lived for thousands of years, always following up death with a rebirth at the site of a Joshua tree in California. Mason has lived his life alone, knowing the consequences of letting love into your life as one who can't die... until he meets Doreen at a rundown motel in Arizona. Now, he'll learn about love, loss, responsibility, and the dangers inherent in all, while civilization moves forward at an alarming rate.
Nolte says that Borrowed Time is his "first and last" novel, and it reads like that; if you follow him, you know that he poured seemingly every bit of himself into this story, and it's got his views on politics, religion, personal relationships, the importance of the individual, the dangers of modernization and technological advancement, the peace and restorative properties of a trailer park campground, the soul-destroying effects of convenience, and the magic of a dog's love. (There are even a couple of "Man alives" in there for good measure.) That seems like it should make for an unwieldy, unfocused narrative, but Nolte ties everything together beautifully; all of these concepts work in tandem, not only functioning as the observations of a man for whom time is not a concept (until it is), but as the driving forces behind character arcs.
And that's important: Borrowed Time is rooted in character, and the many players in the novel are surprisingly human. Even the villains, all of whom do heinously evil things, are three-dimensional and have compelling stories, while the good guys have all acted shamefully. That's what makes it so relatable: good people are capable of hurting people and evil people are often crafted by circumstances not that dissimilar from ours. It all boils down to choice; sometimes, we'll choose to do good, and other times, we'll choose to do harm. Beyond that, sometimes good is punished and evil is rewarded, and it can be soul-crushing, as it is in real life. And sometimes, we judge people before knowing all the facts, which Nolte tricks us into doing a few times, and it's always a gut-punch. This is some of the best character work I've seen in ages.
Through those characters, Nolte explores his themes. We see Christianity not as an abstract concept being preached from a pulpit but from the way various characters view it, interact with it, and are changed or motivated by it. We see how the increasing and alarmingly fast advancement and digitalization (for lack of an actual word) of society -- what Nolte calls the All At Once -- is eroding individual rights and privacy through Joshua Mason, the epitome of a man who just wants to be left alone, to the point where his very survival depends on it. We see the horrors of our increasing desensitization to evil through the villain and how he's worshiped for all the wrong reasons -- as well as the horrors of the permanent government bureaucracy in how it allows him to operate for its own ends. (I don't want to say who the ultimate villain is because there are a few candidates, and I was surprised myself.)
And fueling all of this is the love story between Joshua and Doreen, the thing that changes him more than the advancing eons ever could. I love how it all comes down to that first flip of her hair, the defining image that will never go away, a moment imprinted on the soul of the man who will never die. Borrowed Time works so well... for a lot of reasons, but fundamentally because, no matter how it worked out, we all have moments like this, moments that are inextricably tied to "her," whoever she may be. Doreen is the constant for a man who spent millennia drifting at sea, and she brings out the best in him, even when he makes huge mistakes. She changes him forever, even when he thinks she can't anymore; a simple hotel manager at a roadside dump makes him view the world, the cosmos, and his never-ending life in ways he never thought possible. While Humphrey Bogart insists that a simple love story doesn't "amount to a hill of beans," Nolte argues that it's everything, and the older I get, the more I think he's right.
Borrowed Time is a marvel, a beautifully human story you'll be glad you experienced, and a perfect way to start a new year of reading. I hope Nolte doesn't stick to his guns and make this his only book, but if he does, he can rest assured he made one that is not only a fantastic read but undeniably his own.
Joshua Mason is a man with a secret: he's immortal, having lived for thousands of years, always following up death with a rebirth at the site of a Joshua tree in California. Mason has lived his life alone, knowing the consequences of letting love into your life as one who can't die... until he meets Doreen at a rundown motel in Arizona. Now, he'll learn about love, loss, responsibility, and the dangers inherent in all, while civilization moves forward at an alarming rate.
Nolte says that Borrowed Time is his "first and last" novel, and it reads like that; if you follow him, you know that he poured seemingly every bit of himself into this story, and it's got his views on politics, religion, personal relationships, the importance of the individual, the dangers of modernization and technological advancement, the peace and restorative properties of a trailer park campground, the soul-destroying effects of convenience, and the magic of a dog's love. (There are even a couple of "Man alives" in there for good measure.) That seems like it should make for an unwieldy, unfocused narrative, but Nolte ties everything together beautifully; all of these concepts work in tandem, not only functioning as the observations of a man for whom time is not a concept (until it is), but as the driving forces behind character arcs.
And that's important: Borrowed Time is rooted in character, and the many players in the novel are surprisingly human. Even the villains, all of whom do heinously evil things, are three-dimensional and have compelling stories, while the good guys have all acted shamefully. That's what makes it so relatable: good people are capable of hurting people and evil people are often crafted by circumstances not that dissimilar from ours. It all boils down to choice; sometimes, we'll choose to do good, and other times, we'll choose to do harm. Beyond that, sometimes good is punished and evil is rewarded, and it can be soul-crushing, as it is in real life. And sometimes, we judge people before knowing all the facts, which Nolte tricks us into doing a few times, and it's always a gut-punch. This is some of the best character work I've seen in ages.
Through those characters, Nolte explores his themes. We see Christianity not as an abstract concept being preached from a pulpit but from the way various characters view it, interact with it, and are changed or motivated by it. We see how the increasing and alarmingly fast advancement and digitalization (for lack of an actual word) of society -- what Nolte calls the All At Once -- is eroding individual rights and privacy through Joshua Mason, the epitome of a man who just wants to be left alone, to the point where his very survival depends on it. We see the horrors of our increasing desensitization to evil through the villain and how he's worshiped for all the wrong reasons -- as well as the horrors of the permanent government bureaucracy in how it allows him to operate for its own ends. (I don't want to say who the ultimate villain is because there are a few candidates, and I was surprised myself.)
And fueling all of this is the love story between Joshua and Doreen, the thing that changes him more than the advancing eons ever could. I love how it all comes down to that first flip of her hair, the defining image that will never go away, a moment imprinted on the soul of the man who will never die. Borrowed Time works so well... for a lot of reasons, but fundamentally because, no matter how it worked out, we all have moments like this, moments that are inextricably tied to "her," whoever she may be. Doreen is the constant for a man who spent millennia drifting at sea, and she brings out the best in him, even when he makes huge mistakes. She changes him forever, even when he thinks she can't anymore; a simple hotel manager at a roadside dump makes him view the world, the cosmos, and his never-ending life in ways he never thought possible. While Humphrey Bogart insists that a simple love story doesn't "amount to a hill of beans," Nolte argues that it's everything, and the older I get, the more I think he's right.
Borrowed Time is a marvel, a beautifully human story you'll be glad you experienced, and a perfect way to start a new year of reading. I hope Nolte doesn't stick to his guns and make this his only book, but if he does, he can rest assured he made one that is not only a fantastic read but undeniably his own.
October 1, 2023
Intriguing:
I've always found stories about "immortals" interesting ever since I saw the "Highlander" tv series/movies. And Joshua Mason is an interesting, moral immortal. One thing I wish was in the book was whether he was "born" immortal or if something happened that caused him to be immortal.
Plus, unlike the sword-fights of Highlander, this author has intellectual duels about whether God has any meaning to or purpose in the life of someone immortal.
And, then there is the author's descriptions of an increasingly-dystopic, surveillance, control society
Touching:
Oh how I came to love Doreen and how much Joshua loved Doreen and even how Joshua took responsibility for Charlie because of Doreen. And how touching were Doreen's times of loneliness and searching for God.
Plus, all the "feels" for Zoey - a real heroine.
Disturbingly Depraved:
CHARLIE, more CHARLIE and even more CHARLIE. Plus the disgusting FBI-guy, the revolting "Old Rich Prick" and his corrupted, abused, insane daughter. And then there's Ernest. But - really most of all - a society who had become so pampered that "feeling" safe (while actually being imprisoned) was more important than freedom. Boy was this author good at creating disturbing/depraved characters and societies.
I've always found stories about "immortals" interesting ever since I saw the "Highlander" tv series/movies. And Joshua Mason is an interesting, moral immortal. One thing I wish was in the book was whether he was "born" immortal or if something happened that caused him to be immortal.
Plus, unlike the sword-fights of Highlander, this author has intellectual duels about whether God has any meaning to or purpose in the life of someone immortal.
And, then there is the author's descriptions of an increasingly-dystopic, surveillance, control society
Touching:
Oh how I came to love Doreen and how much Joshua loved Doreen and even how Joshua took responsibility for Charlie because of Doreen. And how touching were Doreen's times of loneliness and searching for God.
Plus, all the "feels" for Zoey - a real heroine.
Disturbingly Depraved:
CHARLIE, more CHARLIE and even more CHARLIE. Plus the disgusting FBI-guy, the revolting "Old Rich Prick" and his corrupted, abused, insane daughter. And then there's Ernest. But - really most of all - a society who had become so pampered that "feeling" safe (while actually being imprisoned) was more important than freedom. Boy was this author good at creating disturbing/depraved characters and societies.
July 22, 2024
This book was excellent, and well written. I enjoyed the writing and was easily kept captured in the story. Although tales of immortality are not completely original, this author did well creating a unique story with likable, unlikable, and complex characters. The main character Mason, displayed a moral compass, yet also, operated in ways that would be considered morally questionable, but I prefer this type of character development , over a character that’s completely straight and narrow, as it makes the main character more relatable in my eyes. The writing style can seem sort of confusing at points, as the author jumps from timeline to timeline and not in a chronological subsequent sequence , but once you continue ahead, it’ll all make sense. If you are a fan of. (Si-fi-ish), suspense, thriller type, of reads, (and can tolerate some heavily gore depicted scenes) then I’d definitely recommend the read. Don’t think you’d regret it.
January 24, 2024
I'm a fan of Noltes writing , but didn't like the stepson part of the novel. He dragged in parts when he was part of the story. I loved the last few chapters and how he wrapped it up
October 15, 2023
DNF 8%
I was intrigued by the immortality premise. The story's chronology jumped around disconcertingly but I was okay with it. But when the Handicapped Serial-Killer vibe started, my interest was snuffed. [Pun intended].
I was intrigued by the immortality premise. The story's chronology jumped around disconcertingly but I was okay with it. But when the Handicapped Serial-Killer vibe started, my interest was snuffed. [Pun intended].
May 26, 2024
Borrowed Time a pretty good story of an immortal man. Through the ages, he has made it a point not to have long-term relationships, for the obvious reasons. One woman changes his mind, and after she grows old and dies, leaving a disabled grandson, all hell breaks loose.
Sometimes people do the wrong things for the right reasons.
There are several spelling typos, usually of the sort where a homophone is used, but it's the wrong one. Disbursed vs. dispersed, for example.
I'd like to know how the man became immortal--was he given immortality by someone before him, or is he just a freak of nature? Are there others?
Sometimes people do the wrong things for the right reasons.
There are several spelling typos, usually of the sort where a homophone is used, but it's the wrong one. Disbursed vs. dispersed, for example.
I'd like to know how the man became immortal--was he given immortality by someone before him, or is he just a freak of nature? Are there others?
April 26, 2025
This was a very strange and unexpected book. I bought it on sale, intrigued by the premise, and without realising what the author's day job was. The politics became pretty obvious pretty quickly, so much so that I did go and google him to confirm my suspicions (I am used to more lefty authors being in your face with political messaging, but not so much those on the right), but having paid my money, I persevered and found the story in turns fascinating, thoughtful, and challenging. it also provides a good insight into.some.of the thinking that drives the right.
The character writing is pretty good, in a dark way. Some of the writer's views on women were anachronistic and a bit offensive (especially his emphasis on value by reference to youth and beauty), but then he comes out with a character like the awesome Zoe and, well, people are complex in their opinions. There are several disturbingly gratuitous acts of violence, including at least one scene that doesn't seem to add a lot other than flat-out horror (ironic, given the themes of the book) but mainly it is tight and addictive writing. Nice ominous vibes throughout. Quick and absorbing read, let down oniy a bit by the end.
The character writing is pretty good, in a dark way. Some of the writer's views on women were anachronistic and a bit offensive (especially his emphasis on value by reference to youth and beauty), but then he comes out with a character like the awesome Zoe and, well, people are complex in their opinions. There are several disturbingly gratuitous acts of violence, including at least one scene that doesn't seem to add a lot other than flat-out horror (ironic, given the themes of the book) but mainly it is tight and addictive writing. Nice ominous vibes throughout. Quick and absorbing read, let down oniy a bit by the end.
October 12, 2023
I'm picky about what I read, and I usually stick with familiar authors. But word of mouth on this book was so strong I took a chance. Wow! Not only was I entertained on every page, the themes and events struck a personal chord and compelled me to forego a bit of sleep to reach the ending. It's been a long time since any novel had that impact on me.
Nolte writes with genuine heart, and that's uncommon in these cynical and nihilistic times. Across the chaos we all share, can there be purpose and meaning to our travails, or is that just another illusion? Does character matter? Is there justice? These questions have been pondered for centuries in literature, but here they're brought into a modern context and that makes the story meaningful to we ordinary 21st century folks.
Even if you're not normally a fan of fiction, read this novel. If you read one novel this year, I hope this is the one. If you're a heavy reader, I think you'll agree Nolte has pulled off a magic trick by inventing something fresh that also resonates like the classic tales of our civilization.
Nolte writes with genuine heart, and that's uncommon in these cynical and nihilistic times. Across the chaos we all share, can there be purpose and meaning to our travails, or is that just another illusion? Does character matter? Is there justice? These questions have been pondered for centuries in literature, but here they're brought into a modern context and that makes the story meaningful to we ordinary 21st century folks.
Even if you're not normally a fan of fiction, read this novel. If you read one novel this year, I hope this is the one. If you're a heavy reader, I think you'll agree Nolte has pulled off a magic trick by inventing something fresh that also resonates like the classic tales of our civilization.
February 24, 2024
It’s a beautifully written narrative with distinct characters and complex relationships. The villains are truly vile, the heros are fully human, and the concepts of justice, power, freedom and progress are explored without the reader being beaten over the head with them. I had to put it down for a few weeks due to life (primary) and a reluctance to follow the foreshadowing (secondary), but the story is compelling enough that picking it back up was easy. The foreshadowing was dead on, for better and worse.
I found there to be a small pacing issue. I’m left feeling like the ending was abrupt, even though the quiet ending was the perfect ending. I think my issue with it is the first half takes place in a few shorts weeks while the second half is over a period of fifteen years, but there’s no real feeling of passing time. The time is mentioned and there’s evidence of it, but it still feels abridged.
Overall, an excellent book I look forward to rereading and recommending to others.
I found there to be a small pacing issue. I’m left feeling like the ending was abrupt, even though the quiet ending was the perfect ending. I think my issue with it is the first half takes place in a few shorts weeks while the second half is over a period of fifteen years, but there’s no real feeling of passing time. The time is mentioned and there’s evidence of it, but it still feels abridged.
Overall, an excellent book I look forward to rereading and recommending to others.
October 11, 2023
🖋️ This is one of those books that I looked forward to reading, but when I got my copy, I discovered it not to be for me, particularly the back-and-forth format and the bad language peppered within. 🗑 Conversely, other readers may find this story their cup of tea and right up their alley. J’ai abandonné ce livre.
🟪 Kindle—sample.
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🟪 Kindle—sample.
🔲 Excerpt of note:
🔹In the busy parking lot of a Starbucks still celebrating its grand opening, Joshua Mason leaned against the sun-bleached hood of his pickup truck as the world did what it always did: went about the business of not noticing him. There was nothing to notice. Guys like Mason were scattered all over Southern Arizona: lean, late-fortyish, brown skin, dark eyes, scuffed cowboy boots…
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May 9, 2025
The entire premise of this book is based on poorly-defined magic, just to allow the author to lazily make up whatever rules he wants as he goes. After he's added too many dollops of pointless violence and gore, there's no good reason to read this book. A particularly bored reader might wonder, "will we encounter more shimmering colors of still more magical light that bestow different powers yet? Or be treated with another gratuitously gory murder?" And the author rewards the reader's patient pretense at curiosity by throwing in some pointless incest just for the "fun" of it.
Not worth the effort.
Not worth the effort.
May 22, 2024
This book was suggested to me by my father, who felt some serous kinship with the main character and his approach to love and life. I found the premise captivating, the plot very easy to follow, and the story line interesting. However, this should have been a trilogy. Nolte attempted to pack 3 books worth of plot into one story, and had he been able to stretch them out appropriately he would have had much more opportunity to flush out characters and plot lines that were rushed over. Very crass language. But I did tell everyone about it for the next week or so (usually a pretty good sign)
December 9, 2024
I had more fun with this book than another other in a long time. It is one of those books that "gave me more than my money's worth," which is to say the story more than paid me back my time reading. I cannot praise this book enough. I wish I could read it for the first time again.
Mason is immortal. He's been on earth since before the cave men. He's died many many times. We see a sliver of the past, the present, and the future. I'd tell you more but you'll have to read it for yourself. Enjoy!
Mason is immortal. He's been on earth since before the cave men. He's died many many times. We see a sliver of the past, the present, and the future. I'd tell you more but you'll have to read it for yourself. Enjoy!
October 10, 2023
This is a great book!
The flow, the writing, the story line was fantastic. I didn’t want to put it down but unfortunately I had to. But made sure I picked it back up as soon as possible. I have to sleep sometimes..
the story line was well thought out and it kept me focused and engaged, I can’t imagine it ending any better. Sad it had to. The writing was fluid. Big shout out to the proofreaders! I will be reading more of John Nolte’s books!
The flow, the writing, the story line was fantastic. I didn’t want to put it down but unfortunately I had to. But made sure I picked it back up as soon as possible. I have to sleep sometimes..
the story line was well thought out and it kept me focused and engaged, I can’t imagine it ending any better. Sad it had to. The writing was fluid. Big shout out to the proofreaders! I will be reading more of John Nolte’s books!
February 2, 2024
a great novel that lets the reader think
As a regular reader of John Nolte’s columns, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was thoroughly surprised by the narrative and pulled in immediately. This is a great read. Thoughtful, fast paced, engaging character development. The themes are written to allow the reader to decipher and interpret. So refreshing. This novel will be my annual Christmas Book for 2024 to my grown children.
As a regular reader of John Nolte’s columns, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was thoroughly surprised by the narrative and pulled in immediately. This is a great read. Thoughtful, fast paced, engaging character development. The themes are written to allow the reader to decipher and interpret. So refreshing. This novel will be my annual Christmas Book for 2024 to my grown children.
January 4, 2025
I got Borrowed Time because it was on sale and the premise sounded interesting, so I had no expectations and was pleasantly surprised! It was well-written, bold, well-paced, thought-provoking. Backstory was given on almost every character, but it didn't slow things down - instead, it felt like a bunch of interesting short stories woven into a novel, a very unusual style that worked quite well. I'd love to check out more novels by this author, I hope he won't stop on this one!
May 29, 2025
Read like a series of (very) short stories tied together. A sort of loosely connected set of character vignettes. They were well written and the characters were interesting, if flawed at best and truly evil at worst.
Had a lot of God stuff in it that wasn't too heavy handed, but was also overt and obvious at times.
So, overall good, but I'm not going to rush out for the next Nolte banger.
D
Had a lot of God stuff in it that wasn't too heavy handed, but was also overt and obvious at times.
So, overall good, but I'm not going to rush out for the next Nolte banger.
D
November 28, 2023
This book was not what I expected. Very interesting twists. Everything I thought could happen had happened and there was still a third of the book left. And where it went from there was just crazy.
A lot of fun. Dark, but not really cynical.
Interesting.
Definitely recommend to anyone who is okay with a few curse words, murder, and wants to go on a wild ride.
A lot of fun. Dark, but not really cynical.
Interesting.
Definitely recommend to anyone who is okay with a few curse words, murder, and wants to go on a wild ride.
January 6, 2024
The ugly part of this book is intensely ugly. The end is hopeful in an abstractly religious way. Yes I hope my sweet dog Woody greets me at the end of my days with my mom and dad, but it’s hard to see that kind of joy in a book so filled with evil and apocalyptic images. We know that life is precious because it ends. The ancient literature has taught us this far better
February 8, 2024
Unexpectedly good. When I started reading all those additional short story lines, I thought it would be annoying and moralizing. But the beauty of it is that they were none of that. Every side story is not really necessary, but it paints the whole picture much better, brings characters to life. And the main plot is engaging and original as well. Recommend!
February 21, 2024
a wonderful story, told well
This is a captivating novel by one of my favorite writers at Breitbart. It’s also a warning, and treatise as to where we are and could be headed. Nolte’s take on the extinction of civilizations is bold and forthright, told from the perspective of an immortal, though gentle man. I loved it!
This is a captivating novel by one of my favorite writers at Breitbart. It’s also a warning, and treatise as to where we are and could be headed. Nolte’s take on the extinction of civilizations is bold and forthright, told from the perspective of an immortal, though gentle man. I loved it!
April 24, 2024
Great writing and story
I decided to read this book after listening to John’s interview with Andrew Klavan. Sure glad I did. What an amazing story, great characters, and excellent narrative voice! Well done, sir! I hope you DO write another book, even though you told Klavan this was a one-and-done deal.
I decided to read this book after listening to John’s interview with Andrew Klavan. Sure glad I did. What an amazing story, great characters, and excellent narrative voice! Well done, sir! I hope you DO write another book, even though you told Klavan this was a one-and-done deal.
September 13, 2024
Interesting concept. I appreciated the exploration of the idea that evil exists, and given the gift of endless resurrections, humankind would twist the opportunity into a selfish endeavor 9.9 out of 10 times. Disconnecting from people to avoid the pain of loss happens every day, and we suffer the consequences of isolation. Isolation forever sounds like hell on earth.
November 15, 2024
Fantastic! Very nicely written (including a somewhat “old fashion” one sentence telling at an end of many of the chapters of things about to come in the next…) of a beautifully told tail that merges theology with criticism of governments, greed and overly aggressive development of the Western world.
September 26, 2023
I was excited to read this, but it's turned out to be pretty hack. Like Nolte is some sort of failed screenwriter who had to turn to self-publishing fiction cause he couldn't hack it in Hollywood. Don't buy. Don't read. HUGE WASTE OF TIME.
October 1, 2023
If half of this had been removed it would have been SO much better. Shining moments got lost in the navel gazing bulk of philosophy. Not my jam. The narrator of the audio book was fantastic though, and the only reason I kept reading.
November 27, 2023
DNF. Actually only made it to the first chapters. I appreciate the story, but sensitivity warning- it details animal cruelty (young psychopath behavior). I immediately stopped and couldn’t go any further.
Sorry for the low stars when I read so little, but I wish I’d realized before I started.
Sorry for the low stars when I read so little, but I wish I’d realized before I started.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 6, 2023
Many reviewers enjoyed numerous plot twists, I felt that the book lost its focus. At the same time it avoided discussions of an immortal mind. How could it remain human in the span of thousands or millions years? How it happened that in all these years he lover only one person?
3.5*
3.5*
January 4, 2024
brilliant storytelling
Intricate plot, intriguing “what if” question, lots of “I didn’t see that coming” moments. Has the feel of a story that found the perfect storyteller. Highly recommended.
Intricate plot, intriguing “what if” question, lots of “I didn’t see that coming” moments. Has the feel of a story that found the perfect storyteller. Highly recommended.
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