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Electric with compelling action and trenchant social commentary and perfect for fans of Nikki Erlick’s The Measure, this genre-straddling work of speculative fiction examines ageism from a new and challenging perspective.
In the year 2050, the man known as Zinn is on the run from the consequences of his greatest an artificial genome that wildly increases the human lifespan. His “Methuselah gene” has gone viral, and he’s being hunted by Adele, a semi-retired CIA biowarfare specialist who hopes to find a way to reverse the genome’s effects before it’s too late.
As the longevity plague spreads, populations explode, economies are upended, and intergenerational resentments boil over. Adele searches for a cure while her former lover, Dan Altman, and his wife, Marion, wealthy political operatives both, become leaders of a movement of hundred-plus-year-old “lifers” and fight to create a sanctuary for the ultra-aged in the wilds of Colorado. Meanwhile, the Altmans’ son, Nolan, thinks he has the answer to the longevity a suicide pill that kills after one year, a death wish algorithm that will influence the super-aged to take it, and his beautiful daughter, Claire, who is a spokesperson for the growing anti-lifer backlash and the head of the federal government’s new Department for Longevity Management.
Combining a hugely topical premise with a vein of social-political satire, Lifers evokes a world where society’s ingrained ageism turns lethal and the fear of death is replaced by the challenge of living on . . . and on.
In the year 2050, the man known as Zinn is on the run from the consequences of his greatest an artificial genome that wildly increases the human lifespan. His “Methuselah gene” has gone viral, and he’s being hunted by Adele, a semi-retired CIA biowarfare specialist who hopes to find a way to reverse the genome’s effects before it’s too late.
As the longevity plague spreads, populations explode, economies are upended, and intergenerational resentments boil over. Adele searches for a cure while her former lover, Dan Altman, and his wife, Marion, wealthy political operatives both, become leaders of a movement of hundred-plus-year-old “lifers” and fight to create a sanctuary for the ultra-aged in the wilds of Colorado. Meanwhile, the Altmans’ son, Nolan, thinks he has the answer to the longevity a suicide pill that kills after one year, a death wish algorithm that will influence the super-aged to take it, and his beautiful daughter, Claire, who is a spokesperson for the growing anti-lifer backlash and the head of the federal government’s new Department for Longevity Management.
Combining a hugely topical premise with a vein of social-political satire, Lifers evokes a world where society’s ingrained ageism turns lethal and the fear of death is replaced by the challenge of living on . . . and on.
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328 pages, Paperback
Published October 15, 2024
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Keith G. McWalter
1 book12 followersKeith McWalter’s first novel, "When We Were All Still Alive", was published in 2021. His essays have appeared in The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, and the San Francisco Chronicle. He’s the author of two blogs, Mortal Coil and Spoiled Guest, which present his essays and travel pieces to a loyal online following. A collection of his essays, "No One Else Will Tell You: Letters from a Bi-Coastal Father", won a Writer's Digest Award for nonfiction.
Keith is a graduate of Columbia Law School and earned a BA in English Literature from Denison University. He lives with his wife, Courtney, in Granville, Ohio, and Sanibel, Florida.
Find out more: https://keithmcwalterwrites.com/
Keith is a graduate of Columbia Law School and earned a BA in English Literature from Denison University. He lives with his wife, Courtney, in Granville, Ohio, and Sanibel, Florida.
Find out more: https://keithmcwalterwrites.com/
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October 14, 2024
Lifers // Available: October 17, 2024
“Are they grateful for what we did, or do they curse us for what we failed to do,” (303).
Oh. What. A. Book. What I loved most about this one is the glossary that was added in at the end. It made a great reference point and I recommend you read through it first and become familiar with the words. You can also mark it and refer to it whenever you may need to.
That’s life. You live, maybe build a family, build a house, make your mark and then you die. But one day something changes and people just stop dying. There is no end. They call them “Lifers,” and some want to find a cure. Essentially they want these people to start dying again.
This is an excellent sci-fi thriller that I found to be completely original and captivating. While it reminded me of “The Measure” only in the opposite direction, this book puts politics, agism, family, and humanity in the spotlight. The science angle was intriguing and kept me interested.
“Are they grateful for what we did, or do they curse us for what we failed to do,” (303).
Oh. What. A. Book. What I loved most about this one is the glossary that was added in at the end. It made a great reference point and I recommend you read through it first and become familiar with the words. You can also mark it and refer to it whenever you may need to.
That’s life. You live, maybe build a family, build a house, make your mark and then you die. But one day something changes and people just stop dying. There is no end. They call them “Lifers,” and some want to find a cure. Essentially they want these people to start dying again.
This is an excellent sci-fi thriller that I found to be completely original and captivating. While it reminded me of “The Measure” only in the opposite direction, this book puts politics, agism, family, and humanity in the spotlight. The science angle was intriguing and kept me interested.
November 2, 2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about aging and mortality lately. I’m only thirty-five, but as I head into this next phase of my life and ponder what I want from it, I find myself focusing a lot on what life will be like when I am much older. Lifers is a thought experiment asking us to imagine what would happen if we suddenly had even more time. In a world where the richest are obsessed with not aging, this book is an interesting what-if story. Keith G. McWalter has put a lot of time into exploring one possible vision of what our world might be like if life extension becomes widespread. I received a copy in exchange for a review.
In the mid-twenty-first century, old people stop dying. Governments eventually figure out this “Methuselah plague” is contagious, a gene therapy packaged in a retrovirus that improves our cellular repair mechanisms. The ultra-aged—people near or over the centenarian mark—are pejoratively called Lifers by some. If you live in a country with an aging population, like here in Canada, you can probably see where this is going: as countries start to have millions of people who have outlived their retirement funds, the population pyramid practically collapses from how top-heavy it is. The story follows a small, interwoven cast of characters, most of them Lifers, as they adjust to and try to build the new world.
At first I could not get into Lifers. The chapters bounced around from character to character, subplot to subplot. McWalter’s writing style at first was very dull and obvious, and there were some typical “men writing women” discrepancies in how he described male versus female characters…. His perspective, too, is a very American one—the book is mostly set in the US and focuses on the American politics around the Lifer issue, with a heavy focus on a libertarian, pioneer-style answer to the problem. And most of these issues don’t really disappear as the book goes on.
But it did, to my surprise, start to win me over.
As the narrative coalesces around a couple of characters, particularly the married Lifer couple Dan and Marion, I began to get drawn into the emotional stakes of the political conflict at the heart of the plot. Because McWalter is absolutely right about one thing: in our current society, which already treats elderly people and poor people very poorly, a Lifer situation would be horrific and intractable. But what do you do? For all my complaints about style, McWalter really does outline the problem and show some scarily realistic possible responses to it.
The ending of the book is really poignant. I won’t spoil anything, but I really loved seeing the dynamic between Dan and Marion. I was a little dissatisfied with what happens with Claire, simply because McWalter spends so much time earlier in the novel establishing her deep-seated philosophical perspective on the Lifer issue. Her apparent change of heart is just never addressed; I guess we are supposed to infer it’s a consequence of what happens to her near the climax of the book, but it still feels odd the book never acknowledges her complete one-eighty?
Alas, in the grand scheme, Lifers still very much has that too-clean feel of someone dipping their toes into speculative fiction without fully embracing what science fiction as a genre has to offer. McWalter’s narration is dry and matter-of-fact, and despite Dan and Marion growing on me by the end, overall the characters are all kind of cardboardy and allegorical. They exist to be author avatars, to have debates and help McWalter spool out the thought experiment. In this respect it reminds me a lot of Neal Stephenson’s work, especially his more recent stuff. It’s not bad per se, but it isn’t the kind of science fiction into which I like to sink my teeth.
Lifers is a story with an interesting premise and some endearing moments. While I won’t get excited about it, I’m also happy to have read it, to have been pushed to think about this a little more. Deeply saturated science-fiction fans like me probably won’t see much going on here, but people who prefer lighter spec-fic fare will probably find a lot more here to enjoy.
Originally posted on Kara.Reviews.
In the mid-twenty-first century, old people stop dying. Governments eventually figure out this “Methuselah plague” is contagious, a gene therapy packaged in a retrovirus that improves our cellular repair mechanisms. The ultra-aged—people near or over the centenarian mark—are pejoratively called Lifers by some. If you live in a country with an aging population, like here in Canada, you can probably see where this is going: as countries start to have millions of people who have outlived their retirement funds, the population pyramid practically collapses from how top-heavy it is. The story follows a small, interwoven cast of characters, most of them Lifers, as they adjust to and try to build the new world.
At first I could not get into Lifers. The chapters bounced around from character to character, subplot to subplot. McWalter’s writing style at first was very dull and obvious, and there were some typical “men writing women” discrepancies in how he described male versus female characters…. His perspective, too, is a very American one—the book is mostly set in the US and focuses on the American politics around the Lifer issue, with a heavy focus on a libertarian, pioneer-style answer to the problem. And most of these issues don’t really disappear as the book goes on.
But it did, to my surprise, start to win me over.
As the narrative coalesces around a couple of characters, particularly the married Lifer couple Dan and Marion, I began to get drawn into the emotional stakes of the political conflict at the heart of the plot. Because McWalter is absolutely right about one thing: in our current society, which already treats elderly people and poor people very poorly, a Lifer situation would be horrific and intractable. But what do you do? For all my complaints about style, McWalter really does outline the problem and show some scarily realistic possible responses to it.
The ending of the book is really poignant. I won’t spoil anything, but I really loved seeing the dynamic between Dan and Marion. I was a little dissatisfied with what happens with Claire, simply because McWalter spends so much time earlier in the novel establishing her deep-seated philosophical perspective on the Lifer issue. Her apparent change of heart is just never addressed; I guess we are supposed to infer it’s a consequence of what happens to her near the climax of the book, but it still feels odd the book never acknowledges her complete one-eighty?
Alas, in the grand scheme, Lifers still very much has that too-clean feel of someone dipping their toes into speculative fiction without fully embracing what science fiction as a genre has to offer. McWalter’s narration is dry and matter-of-fact, and despite Dan and Marion growing on me by the end, overall the characters are all kind of cardboardy and allegorical. They exist to be author avatars, to have debates and help McWalter spool out the thought experiment. In this respect it reminds me a lot of Neal Stephenson’s work, especially his more recent stuff. It’s not bad per se, but it isn’t the kind of science fiction into which I like to sink my teeth.
Lifers is a story with an interesting premise and some endearing moments. While I won’t get excited about it, I’m also happy to have read it, to have been pushed to think about this a little more. Deeply saturated science-fiction fans like me probably won’t see much going on here, but people who prefer lighter spec-fic fare will probably find a lot more here to enjoy.
Originally posted on Kara.Reviews.
October 18, 2024
Rating: 5 Stars
Review:
First off Thank you to Books Forward for sending me this FREE EBOOK Copy to promote and review for Keith as part of Release Week.
This was my first time reading a Book by Keith so I wasnt sure what to expect but I have to say this one was really intriguing and really got me thinking about if I and everyone was to live a long life and to never die.
I rarely read books that are set in the future but when I have usually it was the Renegade series by Jess Rosenberg or it was The Passage by Justin Cronin.
Those five books I really liked the concept of the future with illnesses and future worlds to see what life would be like if I didn't live in the year that I'm in.
This book was no different from those.
The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. It was hard to pick just one as my favorite since all the characters had good points of view.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like I was actually in 2050 Munich and Italy especially when the scenery and events of that era were described.
Overall a fun and enjoyable Novel. I hope this turns into a series cause I'd love to see what Adele would be up to next.
Can't wait to read more by Keith in the future!!
Review:
First off Thank you to Books Forward for sending me this FREE EBOOK Copy to promote and review for Keith as part of Release Week.
This was my first time reading a Book by Keith so I wasnt sure what to expect but I have to say this one was really intriguing and really got me thinking about if I and everyone was to live a long life and to never die.
I rarely read books that are set in the future but when I have usually it was the Renegade series by Jess Rosenberg or it was The Passage by Justin Cronin.
Those five books I really liked the concept of the future with illnesses and future worlds to see what life would be like if I didn't live in the year that I'm in.
This book was no different from those.
The Characters were fun and interesting to read about. It was hard to pick just one as my favorite since all the characters had good points of view.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like I was actually in 2050 Munich and Italy especially when the scenery and events of that era were described.
Overall a fun and enjoyable Novel. I hope this turns into a series cause I'd love to see what Adele would be up to next.
Can't wait to read more by Keith in the future!!
October 15, 2024
Around 2030 people stopped dying. A genetic variant gone wild, called the Methuselah gene has now gone viral, wreaking havoc on the Earth's resources. The world is now divided between those within a normal lifespan and the Lifers, or ultra aged. A man now known only by Zinn who helped to create Methuselah is on the run, chased by CIA biowarfare specialist and fellow Lifer, Adele. Adele is looking for a cure; however, some of Adele's old friends and political operatives, Dan and Marion, are actively fighting for Lifers rights. Meanwhile, Dan and Marion's son, Nolan, has created a drug that will kill the recipient one year after they finish the dose and their granddaughter, Claire is working for the President to actively solve the problem of the Lifer situation.
Lifers is an intriguing and thought provoking speculative fiction mixed with political thriller. Lifers brings up many topical issues such as resource use, ageism, and the generational divide. The point of view switches between Dan, Marion, Adele, Zinn, Nolan and Claire, giving a well rounded view of how Methuselah is affecting different groups of people. Resources dried up, and some of the Boomer generation only got richer while others are out on the street. Medical care for the aging is in stress despite medical advancements. Social Security no longer exists. Housing is in crisis. Some of the ultra-aged are enjoying their extra years, finding peace, meaning and continued learning and growth. The younger population is finding it difficult to secure housing and making decisions to not have children. The clash between the Lifers and the non-Methuselah infected government was thought provoking; obviously there were problems that needed to be solved, but prejudices seemed to prevail as the solution was to make Lifers want to kill themselves off for the greater good while the Lifers just wanted to be allowed to live. There seemed to be no good solution and I found myself seeing the logic in both sides of the argument. As the two factions come to a head, regrettable decisions are made, but Marion and Claire, grandmother and granddaughter arise with a solution.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
Lifers is an intriguing and thought provoking speculative fiction mixed with political thriller. Lifers brings up many topical issues such as resource use, ageism, and the generational divide. The point of view switches between Dan, Marion, Adele, Zinn, Nolan and Claire, giving a well rounded view of how Methuselah is affecting different groups of people. Resources dried up, and some of the Boomer generation only got richer while others are out on the street. Medical care for the aging is in stress despite medical advancements. Social Security no longer exists. Housing is in crisis. Some of the ultra-aged are enjoying their extra years, finding peace, meaning and continued learning and growth. The younger population is finding it difficult to secure housing and making decisions to not have children. The clash between the Lifers and the non-Methuselah infected government was thought provoking; obviously there were problems that needed to be solved, but prejudices seemed to prevail as the solution was to make Lifers want to kill themselves off for the greater good while the Lifers just wanted to be allowed to live. There seemed to be no good solution and I found myself seeing the logic in both sides of the argument. As the two factions come to a head, regrettable decisions are made, but Marion and Claire, grandmother and granddaughter arise with a solution.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
October 15, 2024
In a near-future Earth, an anti-aging molecule inserts itself into our DNA, via an innovative viral vector package. It is intended as a boutique drug but ends up being released to the general human population. And it’s contagious.
That’s all you really need to know about the plot of Lifers, by Keith McWalter. It starts with this premise and follows several key players over a span of many years. It plays a “what if” game with the idea of a cure for death (or, at least a foreseeable death–date of death TBD, I suppose). As a work of speculative fiction it really does the job. The idea of ending senescence is a quest for many people and we think of it as positive, but as McWalter imagines it, there are SO MANY unintended consequences.
I bet this book was fun to write. I can see McWalter's mind thinking about pandemic viral spread, and then the social, cultural and economic fallout of an anti-aging contagion. The level of detail that he got into with the politics was fun to read about, and indeed, the factions that develop depend on folks' age. He also tackles the issue of a “cure” for anti-aging. It doesn’t surprise me that not everyone wants to live forever, but just as surprising that some do.
As strong as this book is on the detailed speculation front, I can’t give it as strong of marks for character development. I liked the main players and found them interesting vehicles to tell the story, but there’s no deep character arcs. That said, I don’t think I really cared, because instead I remained fascinated with the cognitive exercise of the idea of this new reality. Rather than a critique, then, it's a heads up that this is an entirely plot-driven novel.
So, is an anti-aging DNA drug on the loose a “plague” or a “cure”? The book doesn’t answer this definitively, but ends up with a necessary, delicate balance of the two.
Thanks to Book Forwards for a gifted copy for review!
That’s all you really need to know about the plot of Lifers, by Keith McWalter. It starts with this premise and follows several key players over a span of many years. It plays a “what if” game with the idea of a cure for death (or, at least a foreseeable death–date of death TBD, I suppose). As a work of speculative fiction it really does the job. The idea of ending senescence is a quest for many people and we think of it as positive, but as McWalter imagines it, there are SO MANY unintended consequences.
I bet this book was fun to write. I can see McWalter's mind thinking about pandemic viral spread, and then the social, cultural and economic fallout of an anti-aging contagion. The level of detail that he got into with the politics was fun to read about, and indeed, the factions that develop depend on folks' age. He also tackles the issue of a “cure” for anti-aging. It doesn’t surprise me that not everyone wants to live forever, but just as surprising that some do.
As strong as this book is on the detailed speculation front, I can’t give it as strong of marks for character development. I liked the main players and found them interesting vehicles to tell the story, but there’s no deep character arcs. That said, I don’t think I really cared, because instead I remained fascinated with the cognitive exercise of the idea of this new reality. Rather than a critique, then, it's a heads up that this is an entirely plot-driven novel.
So, is an anti-aging DNA drug on the loose a “plague” or a “cure”? The book doesn’t answer this definitively, but ends up with a necessary, delicate balance of the two.
Thanks to Book Forwards for a gifted copy for review!
October 18, 2024
Lifers is a book that is based in the future specifically in 2050 or so. It is based on a plague that happens in that timeframe, about living forever. The group of people that live forever but should be dead are called Lifers. So as you can tell a sci-fi read for sure😊
There are three characters in this book; the first character is named Zinn. Zinn is one of the lifers, who is 110 years old, he moves around a lot and changes places all the time. He is at a diner and there is a woman there that he knows from his past with a younger man waiting for him. To catch him and bring him somewhere. He does not have what they are looking for it seems that he does know who had the answer and it seems Zinn is a scientist of some sort since he knows about the plague and what’s happening. There are other characters in this story that are in the past and the present which seem to be related to our main character Zinn.
The writing is good for a sci-fi and a very interesting topic about the plague that makes people live longer and not kills them like a lot of other books that I read. I quite enjoyed the authors take on the future in this particular book is quite interesting ending as the author seems to leave questions unanswered for the reader for them to think about is a finish the book. There is also a hint of religion at the end of this particular book as well which was an interesting twist to the ending, but it certainly fits.
There are three characters in this book; the first character is named Zinn. Zinn is one of the lifers, who is 110 years old, he moves around a lot and changes places all the time. He is at a diner and there is a woman there that he knows from his past with a younger man waiting for him. To catch him and bring him somewhere. He does not have what they are looking for it seems that he does know who had the answer and it seems Zinn is a scientist of some sort since he knows about the plague and what’s happening. There are other characters in this story that are in the past and the present which seem to be related to our main character Zinn.
The writing is good for a sci-fi and a very interesting topic about the plague that makes people live longer and not kills them like a lot of other books that I read. I quite enjoyed the authors take on the future in this particular book is quite interesting ending as the author seems to leave questions unanswered for the reader for them to think about is a finish the book. There is also a hint of religion at the end of this particular book as well which was an interesting twist to the ending, but it certainly fits.
August 20, 2024
Lifers by Keith G. McWalter
Thought provoking is the first reaction I had to this book. It will also pique interests differently based on the age of the reader. I suspect that a younger reader’s perspective is considerably different than this older (old) reader's perspective. A rogue geneticist develops a plague that increases the life expectancy. The stress that puts on the fabric of society, both emotional and financial, fuel the conflicts of the book.
The characters are almost ancillary to the plot. The impact of an enormous pool of senior citizens who are not dying on the support structure of society is devastating. Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and similar programs in other countries buckle under the pressure. Drastic measures are entertained and implemented by different nations.
Initially I found the book stifling with too much detail on the science. Later in the book the verbiage occasionally waxed beyond elegance. One concept that hit home for me was the revelation that although younger people frequently express respect and admiration for the elderly, they often treat them with condescension and distain. I’ve seen that, experienced that and sadly probably indulged in that when I was much younger.
This is not an easy, breezy read. It truly is thought provoking!
Thought provoking is the first reaction I had to this book. It will also pique interests differently based on the age of the reader. I suspect that a younger reader’s perspective is considerably different than this older (old) reader's perspective. A rogue geneticist develops a plague that increases the life expectancy. The stress that puts on the fabric of society, both emotional and financial, fuel the conflicts of the book.
The characters are almost ancillary to the plot. The impact of an enormous pool of senior citizens who are not dying on the support structure of society is devastating. Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and similar programs in other countries buckle under the pressure. Drastic measures are entertained and implemented by different nations.
Initially I found the book stifling with too much detail on the science. Later in the book the verbiage occasionally waxed beyond elegance. One concept that hit home for me was the revelation that although younger people frequently express respect and admiration for the elderly, they often treat them with condescension and distain. I’ve seen that, experienced that and sadly probably indulged in that when I was much younger.
This is not an easy, breezy read. It truly is thought provoking!
October 19, 2024
This book is a keeper. A elegantly written and intriguing exploration of the implications of an expanded human lifespan. Combining what appears to be real science with speculative fiction McWalter explores the personal and societal effect of having a substantial portion of the population double or triple the normal four score and ten years.
Crisp prose and flashbacks in time provide really interesting character development. I came to have a great interest in what would happen to a number of the protagonists.
In addition, the entire concept of what might happen provides a fast paced mystery/adventure story. McWalter never loses his audience and kept me virtually on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen.
As a fan of both speculative fiction and science fiction, I am impressed with Keith McWalter’s ability to create what I think of as an alternative history of the future. Really cool.
As an aside, McWalter use of current cultural touches is absolutely on target and quite funny.
Enjoy this and recommend it to your friends.
Crisp prose and flashbacks in time provide really interesting character development. I came to have a great interest in what would happen to a number of the protagonists.
In addition, the entire concept of what might happen provides a fast paced mystery/adventure story. McWalter never loses his audience and kept me virtually on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen.
As a fan of both speculative fiction and science fiction, I am impressed with Keith McWalter’s ability to create what I think of as an alternative history of the future. Really cool.
As an aside, McWalter use of current cultural touches is absolutely on target and quite funny.
Enjoy this and recommend it to your friends.
October 11, 2024
This book will definitely have you thinking and wondering what if! It's a unique story. I haven't read anything similar so it was refreshing to read something new and different! The pace and the writing was good. This is my first book by Keith G. McWalter but I'm looking forward to reading more from this author! Thank you Books Forward, Keith G. McWalter and Spark Press for sharing this book with me!
September 6, 2024
A very thought provoking uniquely written book! I really enjoyed reading this one! I haven’t read anything similar to this book yet so it was nice having a completely new storyline. Looking forward to reading more by this author.
September 22, 2024
Every so often I find a book that picks me up, spins me around, leaving me with dizzy feelings. It’s why I read. This one did just that. I’m messed up emotionally, but yet, equally intrigued mentally. My fav book of 2024. I need a moment. 🕊️
September 26, 2024
Intrigued from the first moment, I went through this book with utter fascination. It felt like a real good thought experiment thought out very carefully, showing us the reality of what would happen if old people won’t die of old age
September 30, 2024
i was really interested about the premise of this book and i enjoyed my time with it. it felt nice to pick up a sci-fi book like this after some time. i enjoyed both the writing and the pacing. can’t deny the fact that it was a little weird to read about the pandemic in a book
November 28, 2025
A gripping exploration of longevity, societal upheaval, and human ambition that blends science fiction with profound ethical questions. Lifers immerses readers in a near-future world where life without end challenges morality, love, and the meaning of being human.
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September 21, 2024A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
October 20, 2024
longevity
November 7, 2024
Very thought provoking, with the science somewhat plausible in the future. Character development could have been better, which kept review at 4 stars.
February 9, 2025
Nothing wrong with this book, just not my cup of tea. Not really a fan of sci fi but decided to give this a try anyway. Wasn't for me.
July 10, 2025
This was an interesting concept. What would happen if people no longer die. A nightmare to say the least. I applaud the author for tackling this subject. The book most kept me entertained.
February 4, 2025
Thank you to Librarything and the publisher for offering me a copy of Lifers for review. This book brought up some incredible topics, such as mortality, ageism, and humanity. I really enjoyed that we got different viewpoints throughout the story. Some of these did better than others for me. Some aspects such as race and the discussion on autism felt incredibly insensitive and should have been written and/or researched better prior to writing and publishing. This affected my enjoyment overall. The premise and execution were done well and I would recommend to others.
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