Classical mythology brings us the tale of the Sibyl of Cumae, a prophetess who bargains with Apollo for endless life, and centuries later comes to yearn for death. But what if rolled into endless life were endless youth, and we kept looking and feeling our best, century after century? As their illicit romance twists and turns, the lovers end up making a vow at the Temple, the consequences of which — eternal life for both of them — only become clear decades later. PhotoAs the centuries roll along, Elazar keeps popping up in Rachel’s life. “It’s making life worth living.” And the question at the heart of this wise and appealing novel is finally not how Rachel finds meaning in her eternal life.

Source: New York Times March 09, 2018 09:56 UTC