Leigh reviewed on 7/17/2015 + 378 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

This novel's unique plot swept me in right away, beginning with a letter to his nemesis/best friend. Employing the clever premise of living one's life over and again, without the ability to change the course of historical events, seemed like a dream come true; you'd get the chance to be everything and everyone you'd ever wanted to be; you'd have hundreds - or thousands - of years to pursue every interest out there. It didn't occur to me until the end of the book that maybe that wasn't necessarily the "good" way to look at things.

I liked the characters of Harry and Vincent a lot. I think those two made the best BFF's out there and enjoyed the scenes with the two of them together.

I can't say anymore without handing out spoilers but suffice it to say that if you read this, you'll be thinking about the philosophical implications of technology - and it's not in the way you're thinking right now. You may end up like me and realize at the last minute - too late - that perhaps you've been rooting for the wrong side. From what I've read this is a divisive ending and I see exactly why. But, decide for yourself.

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