They Both Die at the End. A book review.
- Claudia
- Aug 11
- 2 min read
The idea of a company ringing people telling them they're dying within 24 hours is mind-boggling and just the kind of crazy that hooked me from the start. They Both Die at the End is a fast-paced story of how 24 hours can change your life.
It's the title that caught my attention when I was scrolling through BorrowBox (online library). After reading the blurb, I had to read it, because the blurb promised a surreal world in which someone figured out when everyone dies before they do. When Death-Cast calls, you have less than 24 hours to live, and they urge you to make the most of it. Weird, right? I was curious to see what this world would be like and how the characters would act knowing they're dying; and, I must say, I was glad I picked it up.
You can find They Both Die at the End here.
In They Both Die at the End, Rufus and Mateo both get the call sometime after midnight. They don't know each other and have very different interests, but because they don't want to be alone on their end day, they decide to spend the next 24 hours – or however long they may have – together; they're determined to enjoy every last minute!
Much like Rufus can't expect me to be instantly brave, I can't expect him to be instantly generous.
What follows is a race against the clock in which two boys, against all odds, change each other's lives for the better. I wish I could share more, but I'm afraid of spilling the beans. But when one wholesome, anxious character mixes with a bit of a rebel, the result is one uplifting novel.
I kept thinking if Death-Cast didn't call the people who are dying, would they? What if, because they got the call, they become reckless or lose the will to live, so when they get into a perilous situation, they don't even bother trying to survive? This book made me contemplate whether knowing the future would be a good thing or whether we are better off kept in the dark.
I enjoyed reading They Both Die at the End, and I think that if you're into Young Adult Fiction that's an easy read and just a bit out there, I'm sure you'd enjoy it, too. Adam Silvera has written more Death-Cast novels, so there's plenty to read if this is your jam. (You can find links to the other books below.)
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