First published 2022
David Rey's "Back to Methuselah" follows the life of a brilliant scientist who stumbles upon the key to eternal life. As he grapples with the implications of his discovery, he must confront the moral and personal consequences of achieving immortality. Torn between the promise of endless days and the fear of losing his humanity, the protagonist embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery, forced to reevaluate his relationships, values, and the very meaning of existence. With a deft blend of scientific intrigue and philosophical rumination, this thought-provoking novel explores the price of defying mortality and the delicate balance between progress and the human experience.
Genres: science-fiction, literary-fiction, 20th-century, speculative-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: moral-dilemma, self-discovery
318 pages · Paperback