The Measure A Novel
The Measure by Nikki Erlick, published by HarperCollins Publishers on May 28, 2024, is a novel that explores the profound implications of a mysterious wooden box that reveals the exact number of years each person will live. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows eight ordinary individuals who face an extraordinary choice, prompting a global frenzy as they grapple with the knowledge of their lifespans and the impact it has on their lives.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of interwoven stories that delve into themes of love, hope, and the choices that define our existence. The Measure presents characters from diverse backgrounds, including best friends, pen pals, and a politician, each confronting their own decisions in light of this newfound knowledge. The book invites reflection on family, friendship, and destiny, encouraging readers to consider how they measure their own lives amidst the chaos of this new reality.
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“A story of love and hope as interweaving characters display: how all moments, big and small, can measure a life. If you want joy, love, romance, and hope–read with us.” –Jenna Bush Hager
A luminous, spirit-lifting blockbuster that asks: would you choose to find out the length of your life?
Eight ordinary people. One extraordinary choice.
It seems like any other day. You wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and head out.
But today, when you open your front door, waiting for you is a small wooden box. The contents of this mysterious box tells you the exact number of years you will live.
From suburban doorsteps to desert tents, every person on every continent receives the same box. In an instant, the world is thrust into a collective frenzy. Where did these boxes come from? What do they mean? Is there truth to what they promise?
As society comes together and pulls apart, everyone faces the same shocking choice: Do they wish to know how long they’ll live? And, if so, what will they do with that knowledge?
The Measure charts the dawn of this new world through an unforgettable cast of characters whose decisions and fates interweave with one another: best friends whose dreams are forever entwined, pen pals finding refuge in the unknown, a couple who thought they didn’t have to rush, a doctor who cannot save himself, and a politician whose box becomes the powder keg that ultimately changes everything.
Enchanting and deeply uplifting, The Measure is an ambitious, invigorating story about family, friendship, hope, and destiny that encourages us to live life to the fullest.
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