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Jun 14, 2018the_axolotl rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Wow. This book was slow paced, but the ending was such an incredible joy ride that brought tears to my eyes. I wish it was a faster novel though, since it took me more than a month to finish. At times I just didn't feel motivated to read this. I feel like They Both Die at the End was more of a character study on how two strangers can form a bond when put in similar life changing events. The intertwining of all the background characters through the chapter made the novel's world feel so much smaller. Moments that you don't even think about, like crossing the street, leaving a book behind, or even downloading an app, can change other people's life. However, I think that some of these scenes were unnecessary, as they distracted the reader from the overall story. Overall, this novel really made me think. It brought up the benefits and disadvantages of knowing when you will die, making you question whether or not you would chose to know. The question of what does 'living life' really look like is seen as the main characters Mateo and Rufus try to live their Last Day. If you are like me and have ever questioned how to live life to the fullest, this book is for you. Whether it takes you a day or month, you will enjoy it.