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richter10's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rachelingrisano's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It’s clear that this author is only able to write idiotic, pompous men. #Yawn.
beckimoody29's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! I will admit to being a chicken -- there are some tragedies/illnesses that I do not think I would want to survive. This book takes that premise to a thrilling extreme. The main character is inducted into this group who agrees to arrange an "accident" if he should ever become seriously disabled or terminally ill. The problem is that he can't change his mind once the wheels are set into motion. The suspense is nearly unbearable as you understand that death awaits literally around every corner, and yet it never loses the believability factor. I love books that make me think, and this one delivered!
tttintti's review against another edition
3.0
Finally finished the book and for me, it was just too boring. It was well written and at some points enjoyable but didn't really got my interest most of the time. I've been reading mostly true stories, war/holocaust-related stuff lately so this felt superficial after those. To be honest, I'm glad I finished the book so now I can sell it or just give it away.
katemoxie's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing. Simply amazing. Different from all the other Alan Gregory books - and I loved it.
jessacohen's review against another edition
1.0
I had a very hard time getting into this book or even finishing it. It didn't grab my attention and I didn't love the author's writing style. Unfortunate...
danapr's review against another edition
5.0
This book catches your attention right from the beginning - very fast-paced and gives the reader alot to think about. You don't have to have read other books by this author to really enjoy this story.
whaney's review against another edition
4.0
Wow! It starts out fast, then I was trying to figure out who was actually 'talking' as I had initially assumed it was Dr. Alan Gregory (but it wasn't). Then I was trying to keep up with the back and forth of the time frame of what is being talked about is happening... it was a bit confusing for a while.
Once I got past that I really coudln't put it down. And the ending... didn't quite expect that either.
I'm not giving anything way, as you can read this on the inside book cover. At what point would a decline in your quality of life cause you to want to end your life? What if you could choose when you want to die, but then couldn't change your mind? The premise made for a very great thriller.
For those of you that are avid followers of the Dr. Alan Gregory series... this includes him, but very, very little. I would consider it a stand alone book. Therefore, if you never ready any of the previous books in the series, you don't need to in order to enjoy this book.
Once I got past that I really coudln't put it down. And the ending... didn't quite expect that either.
I'm not giving anything way, as you can read this on the inside book cover. At what point would a decline in your quality of life cause you to want to end your life? What if you could choose when you want to die, but then couldn't change your mind? The premise made for a very great thriller.
For those of you that are avid followers of the Dr. Alan Gregory series... this includes him, but very, very little. I would consider it a stand alone book. Therefore, if you never ready any of the previous books in the series, you don't need to in order to enjoy this book.
feral_shadows's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
sbunyan's review against another edition
2.0
If you were terminially ill or were in an accident that rendered you incapable of speech, movement, etc. would you want someone to kill you? That is the premise of this book. A corporation you can pay to kill you. It costs a lot and once you sign up and have an 'activating' incident you can't change your mind.
The concept is bizarre but interesting. Howver, I'm listening to the audio version and I'm not thrilled with the many analogies and metaphors as well as LONG drawn out stories. So I'm going to get the text version from the library which will allow me to read the story and see what happens without being annoyed by the long windedness.
The concept is bizarre but interesting. Howver, I'm listening to the audio version and I'm not thrilled with the many analogies and metaphors as well as LONG drawn out stories. So I'm going to get the text version from the library which will allow me to read the story and see what happens without being annoyed by the long windedness.