“The story itself is spare and demands close attention, as whole worlds and lives are sketched with a few well-chosen details … This intriguing thought experiment will please readers who like to contemplate the meaning of it all.”
“Bittersweet and thought-provoking, Longer asks questions about quality of life, aging, and the ethics surrounding death … an excellent book for book clubs and anyone who enjoys a story that generates more questions than it answers, allowing for colorful discussions.”
“Among the most distinctive of science-fiction writers…
Blumlein’s sophisticated, clinical understanding of biological themes is always balanced by his deep compassion toward his troubled characters.”
