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So Benjamin gives him a push in the right direction. His date is fast approaching and there’s no real indicator that his time is up. With his free time that he never asked for Daniel finds his mind returning to the woman on Hester street. Daniel is committed to the service but does his best not to send anyone who isn’t medically ready. He recalls meeting his wife, their wedding day and glaze over the parts of their lives that overlapped Klara’s.ĭaniel’s final days begin with a two week suspension unjustly given by a superior officer demanding he approve more soldiers for the “war” in Iraq. The chapters following the murky death of Klara Gold belong to her oldest brother Daniel, a military doctor who seems to be on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I managed to lightly skim a few GoodReads reviews and I completely disagree with whoever said the third chapter is when things get boring. She takes her own life ensuring her prophecy comes true.

Guilt-ridden for encouraging Simon to chase after his desires, (and therefore urging him to live his best GAY life) Klara embraces her magical talents, her grandmother’s legacy and the other world that seems to be beckoning to her. But his bright stars burns out with the introduction of the AIDS virus. Simon discovers his sexuality, true love and a hidden talent.

The Jewish siblings, let their curiosity guide them to a woman on Hester street and her prophecies sets each Gold child on a different path. Thus far we’ve spent the last forty years keeping a close eye on the Gold children, who visited a psychic back in 1969. As you all know by now, I’m reading The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin.