Author : Jason Mott
What is it about : In cities and suburbs all over our planet Earth, the deceased started returning, seemingly un-altered, un-affected and un-fazed by the fact that they had been dead for some years. On the other hand, the present-day population could hardly make heads or tails about these "Returned" ones, even as the law enforcers tried to come to grips with this rather un-usual event. The existing population started forming opposing pressure groups of "The Truly Living", "Fight For the Returned Rights" etc. Caught amongst this confusion and chaos, families and couples reunited in the hope of one more chance and a few ended their encounters with The Returned disillusioned. The book came to a crashing climax when human instincts clashed and reconciled.
Some thoughts after having read the book : The kind of thought-provoking book which one thought "how come nobody ever thought about writing it earlier ?" Just how one would deal with a long-deceased relative, friend or neighbour who "returned" and paid you a visit ? This book described a few families caught in such a dilemma. Perhaps for a cup of tea and sponge cake, or a good old chin-wag about the old and lost times or perhaps an intention to hang out and carry on where you had left off with that puppy-love teenage affair... At times frightening, at times philosophical and nostalgic - could this be a second chance to say that proper Goodbye or even a chance to right the wrong ?
Would I recommend this book to you : A Big Yes from me! But readers be warned that the book should not be read as with a Sci-Fi in mind as you would not get the "scientific" answers and "The Truth" was definitely NOT out there ! More a book to start you thinking about lost opportunities, relationships and your philosophy and attitudes to Life. Very much recommended !
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