The Postmortal – Drew Magary

When a cure for aging is discovered, humanity has to deal with the repercussions of elongated life spans and the strain that causes on natural resources.  One man finds that, despite near-immortality, he still suffers incalculable loss after loss.  When the end finally comes, is he finally ready to say goodbye?

The Postmortal, the debut novel from Defector blogger Drew Magary, tackles the question of what purpose does life serve if it never ends.  What does marriage look like when “til death do us part” is a much longer commitment?  Where does God fit in if man is able to control his own lifespan?  These are intriguing questions and, while the execution isn’t 100% spot on, it is good enough to convey an interesting tale.