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“A story of love and hope as interweaving characters display: how all moments, big and small, can measure a life. If you want joy, love, romance, and hope—read with us.” —Jenna Bush Hager
A luminous, spirit-lifting blockbuster that asks: would you choose to find out the length of your life?
Eight ordinary people. One extraordinary choice.
It seems like any other day. You wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and head out.
But today, when you open your front door, waiting for you is a small wooden box. The contents of this mysterious box tells you the exact number of years you will live.
From suburban doorsteps to desert tents, every person on every continent receives the same box. In an instant, the world is thrust into a collective frenzy. Where did these boxes come from? What do they mean? Is there truth to what they promise?
As society comes together and pulls apart, everyone faces the same shocking choice: Do they wish to know how long they’ll live? And, if so, what will they do with that knowledge?
The Measure charts the dawn of this new world through an unforgettable cast of characters whose decisions and fates interweave with one another: best friends whose dreams are forever entwined, pen pals finding refuge in the unknown, a couple who thought they didn’t have to rush, a doctor who cannot save himself, and a politician whose box becomes the powder keg that ultimately changes everything.
Enchanting and deeply uplifting, The Measure is an ambitious, invigorating story about family, friendship, hope, and destiny that encourages us to live life to the fullest.
From the Publisher
ASIN : B09DGFDD3T
Publisher : William Morrow (June 28, 2022)
Publication date : June 28, 2022
Language : English
File size : 4.5 MB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 359 pages
Customers say
Customers find the book thought-provoking, with one review noting how it explores social constructs, and many consider it a great book club selection. The character development receives positive feedback, with customers appreciating how the writer intertwines the characters’ stories, while the writing quality and pacing receive mixed reactions – some find it well-written and fast-paced, while others describe it as amateurish and slow. The story quality and originality also get mixed reviews, with some finding it beautifully written and creative, while others find it repetitive and unrealistic. Customers describe it as an emotional read that moves between joy and sadness.
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