Book Synopsis:
Eight ordinary people. One extraordinary choice.
It seems like just another morning.
You make a cup of tea. Check the news. Open the front door.
On your doorstep is a box.
Inside the box is the exact number of years you have left to live.
The same box appears on every doorstep across the world.
Do you open yours?
My Review:
The Measure is an original, thought provoking and emotional read which I think would make a great book club read.
The story follows 8 characters that all receive boxes with strings of different lengths in them that are meant to show how long their lives will be. I found this scenario instantly intriguing and I was quickly drawn into the story. All the characters were great creations who I enjoyed getting to know. Most of the characters were likeable and I really felt for them as they tried to deal with their feelings after receiving their box.
This book cleverly deals with some tough subjects like prejudice, religion and politics as we see how society deals with the after affect of the boxes. It was quite poignant to see the treatment towards the so called short stringers and how they are initially ostracised by society.
Overall I loved this book and will definitely be recommending it to others. The book had a great pace to it and was quickly very addictive. It’s a book that has stayed with me long after I’ve finished reading. I think this would make a great book club read as I feel there would be lots to discuss.
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Bloomsbury for my copy of this book. Highly recommended!
About The Author:
Nikki Erlick’s writing has appeared on the websites of New York Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Newsweek, Cosmopolitan and The Huffington Post. She graduated Harvard University summa cum laude and is a former editor of The Harvard Crimson. She earned a master’s degree in Global Thought from Columbia University. The Measure is her debut novel.
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