This book was extremely difficult for me to read. There were several points throughout the novel where I had to remind myself that the narrator does not represent the author and therefore I needed to respect the integrity of the story. That said, I think The Reason You’re Alive is an eye-opening piece of literature which allows one to contemplate the “other” side in regards to political affiliations. Although we may have our set opinions and moral standings, it is still incredibly valuable to understand the motives and reasoning behind others’ political beliefs.