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Almost: A Novel of Ironic Possibilities, and Hope
The fate of humanity and even life on earth is in serious doubt. We have a either continue fighting over it, or learn to share this planet. This book presents a simple and immediately workable first step in that direction. Instead of deporting undocumented migrants, document them. As a novel, it also contains memorable characters, love, tragedy, beauty, and, perhaps, a little hope for the future.
825 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 14, 2025
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May 25, 2026“Almost: A Novel of Ironic Possibilities, and Hope is an ambitious, emotionally resonant, and deeply thought-provoking novel that confronts some of the most urgent moral and political questions of the modern world through the lens of fiction. Matthew Cooper blends social commentary, human drama, political imagination, and emotional storytelling into a narrative that feels both expansive in scope and deeply personal. At its heart, the novel examines the fragile future of humanity itself asking whether societies will continue down paths of fear, conflict, and division or choose empathy, cooperation, and shared responsibility instead.”
“What stood out most was the novel’s willingness to engage difficult contemporary issues without losing sight of the emotional lives of its characters. The proposal to document undocumented migrants rather than deport them becomes more than a political argument; it evolves into a broader reflection on dignity, belonging, identity, and the human consequences of systems built around exclusion and fear. The novel balances these larger philosophical and societal concerns with moments of intimacy, tragedy, beauty, and hope that keep the narrative emotionally grounded and deeply human. I especially appreciated how the story resists cynicism even while acknowledging the seriousness of humanity’s divisions and failures. The emotional sincerity behind the novel’s vision gives it weight beyond political fiction alone, transforming it into a meditation on compassion, coexistence, and the possibility of meaningful change. Thoughtful, humane, and unapologetically idealistic in the best sense, Almost is the kind of novel that invites readers not only to reflect on the world as it is, but also to imagine what it still might become.”
“What stood out most was the novel’s willingness to engage difficult contemporary issues without losing sight of the emotional lives of its characters. The proposal to document undocumented migrants rather than deport them becomes more than a political argument; it evolves into a broader reflection on dignity, belonging, identity, and the human consequences of systems built around exclusion and fear. The novel balances these larger philosophical and societal concerns with moments of intimacy, tragedy, beauty, and hope that keep the narrative emotionally grounded and deeply human. I especially appreciated how the story resists cynicism even while acknowledging the seriousness of humanity’s divisions and failures. The emotional sincerity behind the novel’s vision gives it weight beyond political fiction alone, transforming it into a meditation on compassion, coexistence, and the possibility of meaningful change. Thoughtful, humane, and unapologetically idealistic in the best sense, Almost is the kind of novel that invites readers not only to reflect on the world as it is, but also to imagine what it still might become.”
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