![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This in itself is another good quality of the novel, as it encourages the reader to read his books, as well as being interesting due to the science fiction elements discussed.Īs Mr Peterson's health deteriorates, Alex must decide whether or not he should support his friend's decision to try and end his life before his terminal disease does it for him. This is particularly important as a large part of the novel unfolds to be about a person's right to die when and how they choose.Īlex becomes friends with the 'odd' Mr Peterson after running into his garden to escape bullies, but their relationship soon grows, even including an obscure book group which Alex holds in his house named "THE SECULAR CHURCH OF KURT VONNEGUT". Alex's first person narrative in this extract and the rest of the novel is one of the reasons it is such a compelling read, since it is straightforward and accessible (even the complicated astrophysics!) with a humorous slant on things which written in a different way could easily become depressing. ![]()
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