“What if…Markus or Elexus brought me back only to find that I was no longer the same person as before? It wouldn’t matter if it was something subtle or obvious. I still wouldn’t be me anymore, not really.” (p. 56)
★★★★☆
Review:
A captivating, cerebral experience
Elodie’s husband, Markus, has a brilliant revelation following his wife’s car accident. Knowing he could have lost her that day, what if he could prevent that from happening? What if breaking-edge technology could facilitate immortality? Deeply religious, Elodie struggles to accept the implications of his research until tragedy strikes and she faces her own mortality.
The Last Gods by Adam Brownlie follows Elodie’s journey through her groundbreaking entry into a science that will change humanity forever and explores the philosophical query of whether the soul continues when dying becomes a choice.
From the depths of grief, Elodie transforms not only emotionally, but physically–to the extent that one might argue that her humanity has been sacrificed in order to preserve her mind. Her flaws drive her actions, and even when the people she holds dear choose a different path, she struggles to let go. Although so much time passes in the course of the book, the logical progression keeps it from feeling too rushed.
The Last Gods is an excellent fast-paced science fiction novel that will also appeal to fans of dystopian fiction. It is difficult to describe the book without giving spoilers–it really should be read knowing as little as possible about the plot for the best experience!
Audience: adult
Trigger warnings: death, grief
Recommended for fans of: dystopian, sci-fi, metaphysics, philosophy, religion vs. science
Publisher's Synopsis:
Brace yourself for a mind-bending journey through time, humanity, and the edge of existence.
The Last Gods tells the epic story of Elodie Black, an ordinary wife thrust into extraordinary circumstances. When her husband’s cutting-edge research in neuroscience unlocks the secrets of immortality, Elodie finds herself at the center of a cosmic transformation. Spanning eons and civilizations, she grapples with love, loss, identity, and the very nature of humanity—all while facing the ultimate question: what does it mean to truly live?
Written by Australian author Adam Brownlie,
The Last Gods combines a gripping, fast-paced storyline with profound philosophical insights. This unforgettable novel will challenge everything you think you know about life, technology, and the universe itself.
Source:
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©Adam Brownlie: August 15, 2024
Edition: e-book
169 pages
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