Book · 2018 · Fiction
The Immortalists
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Three most favorite books ever and this year were the Mars room by Rachel Kushner they're there by tommy orange in the immortal list by Chloe Benjamin.
Why people recommend it
The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin is a contemporary novel that follows four siblings in 1969 New York City who visit a psychic rumored to know the exact date of each person's death, shaping the rest of their lives in profound and unexpected ways. The book received high praise on an end-of-year episode of Pod Save America titled Christmas Mailbag. During a segment dedicated to favorite cultural recommendations, co-host Dan Pfeiffer shared his top literary picks from the past year with listeners. He explicitly included Benjamin's novel in his curated trio of favorite books, placing it alongside acclaimed works by Rachel Kushner and Tommy Orange. Pfeiffer's mention was concise yet enthusiastic, highlighting the emotional resonance and narrative power of the story as one of the standout reading experiences of his year. By recommending the novel on a popular political and current events podcast, Pfeiffer introduced the fiction title to a broad audience looking for compelling storytelling. The endorsement reflected the book's widespread critical acclaim and its ability to captivate readers through a thought-provoking premise exploring fate, mortality, free will, and the lifelong consequences of choices made in youth.
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Dan Pfeiffer and the immortal list by Chloe Benjamin 1
“and the immortal list by Chloe Benjamin”
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“three most favorite books ever and this year were the Mars room by Rachel Kushner they're there by tommy orange in the immortal list by Chloe Benjamin”
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“Benjamin is the author of The Immortalists, a book that I think deserves more praise. I love that book.”