Life after Life

A Novel

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Kate Atkinson: Life after Life (2013, Little Brown & Company)

544 pages

English language

Published Feb. 9, 2013 by Little Brown & Company.

ISBN:
978-0-316-23080-3
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5 stars (2 reviews)

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Review of 'Life after Life' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

I'm so glad that I didn't know anything about this book before picking it up--except that the protagonist will die and come back. Actually, Ursula Todd dies many times. However, this is not a case of reincarnation. As Ursula eventually realizes, it is more like life as palimpsest.

This clever novel is thought-provoking. Why have I never heard of Kate Atkinson? At some point, I must read more of her work!

Not to say too much, but--this book is so cool and fresh. Do read it.

There are some great reviews, but obviously, I'm glad I didn't peek.

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Subjects

  • Fiction, humorous
  • Fiction, alternative history
  • Great britain, fiction
  • Fiction, historical