This latest novel from young author Chole Benjamin tells the story of the Gold siblings. The four children visit a psychic in 1969 and walk away with a shocking piece of information - the exact day that each of them is going to die. The reader then joins Simon, Klara, Daniel, and Varya individually, as they navigate the joys and tragedies of life, each weighed down with this alleged knowledge of the future.
This book is well-written with complicated, realistic characters. I particularly loved the unique careers of all four of the siblings. The narrative itself was melancholy and profound, something I don't generally gravitate towards. There were definitely times I found myself wishing something more would happen and the ending left me feeling kind of empty. Sure, there's a lesson to learn from the experiences of the Gold children and I'm sure many people will appreciate the way that Benjamin conveys that moral takeaway. But, while I enjoyed the experience of reading the book, it's probably not one I'd pick up a second time. 4/5
Keep an eye out - this one might be heading to a TV set near you. The rights were acquired by The Jackal Group in 2016.
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