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| The Five People You Meet in Heaven (my own photo) |
It was late, the bookshop was closing, and I had to make a decision; would I buy Pyramids or The Five People You Meet in Heaven? Even though I love Terry Pratchett, I'm glad I chose The Five People You Meet in Heaven.
This book is centered around Eddie, a war veteran who works in an amusement park. After he dies, he goes to a version of the afterlife where he meets five different people, all of whom help him come to terms with his life and death.
The premise was really intriguing, and very well executed.
I thought that all of the characters were really well-written. They all had a great deal of depth, despite the fact that many of them appear only briefly. I found the protagonist, Eddie, sympathetic and relatable.
One could argue that the book contains a few coincidences that seem too improbable to be true, but I would argue that this is intentional. Our lives are full of strange coincidences, whether we realize it or not, and all of our actions have a profound effect on others, many of whom we don't know.
Chances of finding it in my imaginary bookstore: 95%