What if you knew the date of your death? How would you live your life? - The Immortalists

What if someone came and told you the exact date you were going to die? Would you believe them? Does it even matter? Would you live your life any differently if you knew? Would you start taking extra precautions, maybe lock yourself up in a bulletproof room, and never leave? But is that really living? What’s the point of life if you spend it in constant fear, never allowing yourself to enjoy it, to be a little reckless, or to embrace the things that make you feel alive? Book Review: This book follows the lives of four siblings who are told the dates of their deaths. The big question is: does it come true? Do they even believe it? And how do they choose to live their lives with that knowledge? Do they throw caution to the wind and live life to the fullest, or do they retreat and become more careful, fearful of that looming date? I won’t spoil it for you—you’ll have to read it to find out. But something is intriguing here: when you believe in something, even unconsciously, it has a strange way of coming true. Is it magic, or is it just because it’s lodged in the back of our minds, shaping our actions in subtle ways? I honestly don’t know, but reading this book made me wrestle with the idea. I don’t particularly believe in fortune-telling, but I do think there’s a kind of magic that exists within us—not the kind that makes things disappear in thin air, but the kind that bridges the gap between what is and what we imagine it to be. This book taps into that idea, exploring how beliefs, psychology, and perhaps even the law of attraction play a role in shaping our realities. There’s a line in the book that really stuck with me: “In a way, I see religion as a pinnacle of human achievement. In inventing God, we’ve developed the ability to consider our own traits – and we’ve equipped him with the kind of handy loopholes that enable us to believe we only have so much control.” This book gave me a fresh perspective, not just on fate or destiny, but also on the Jewish culture it explores. It’s fascinating how similar religions can be at their core, how we mold God into what we need Him to be in our lives. The book’s narrative shifts between the perspectives of the four Jewish siblings, and I really enjoyed the flow and the way each character’s story unfolded. The character development was smooth, and the world-building had just the right amount of depth to pull me in. While some of the characters felt complex, especially with their unique professions and backgrounds, that’s part of what made this book stand out. Each sibling brought something different to the table, adding layers to the story. So, should you pick this one up? Absolutely YES! It’s a refreshing read for anyone who loves exploring different writing styles and perspectives. The ideas it presents will leave you thinking long after you’ve turned the last page.