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The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin

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In The Immortalists, did you enjoy ...

... following a group of siblings or friends across decades?

The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer

If you loved how The Immortalists traces the Gold siblings’ lives over decades, you’ll be drawn into The Interestings, which follows six friends from their teenage years at summer camp into adulthood. Wolitzer explores how dreams, relationships, and personal tragedies shape each character across time, offering a sweeping portrait full of nostalgia, longing, and the bittersweet weight of fate.

... stories told from multiple perspectives?

A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan

If you enjoyed how The Immortalists shifts between the viewpoints of Simon, Klara, Daniel, and Varya, you’ll appreciate A Visit from the Goon Squad. Egan weaves together a cast of interconnected characters, jumping through time and perspective, revealing how their lives intersect in unexpected ways. It’s a masterclass in narrative structure and character interconnection.

... deep exploration of family legacy and fate?

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

If you were moved by the Gold family’s journey and the exploration of how a single prophecy shapes generations, Homegoing will resonate with you. Gyasi traces the lineage of two half-sisters and their descendants from 18th-century Ghana to modern America, examining how family history, trauma, and choices ripple through time.

... watching characters change and evolve through crisis?

Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng

If you appreciated the personal growth and transformation of the Gold siblings as they confront their destinies, you’ll be taken by Everything I Never Told You. Ng’s novel delves into the cracks of a family after the sudden death of a beloved daughter, showing each member’s struggle and evolution as secrets come to light.

... a large, interconnected cast of family members?

Commonwealth by Ann Patchett

If you liked how The Immortalists balances the distinct voices and paths of the Gold siblings, Commonwealth offers a similarly rich tapestry. Patchett’s novel spans fifty years and follows the lives of six step-siblings whose fates entwine after a chance encounter at a party, exploring love, loyalty, and the accidental bonds that shape a family.

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