Suppose there was a plan to change out all human brains with synthetic transplants that would essentially last forever, including the ability back up all of the experiences that it collected over time. One would be virtually (forgive the pun) immortal. What's the drawback? Could it result in the loss of the human soul, never afterward able to connect with God?

But what if society had already abandoned its belief in God, as it did in this novel? It results in a state of mind all too ready to accept such a new reality.

The premise is quite interesting and well thought out. I got to like a couple of the characters very much. Something, though, wouldn't allow me to pull the trigger to give this a five-star rating. It may be that I thought of an angle that the story could have included, but the author either didn't think of or didn't think worthy of his tale. No matter, it wasn't an enjoyment killer.

The author provided many a thought-provoking postulation, like this one:

"What if reality is different than you have believed? What if ultimate reality is a Creator who designed us with a human spirit, who wants to join himself to that spirit, who wants to infuse us with his very own life? And what if our spirit can't find fulfillment or peace or true purpose except by being joined to the One who made it?"

If this bodes true, then humanity is doomed by accepting an artificial means for remaining alive forever.

Definitely worth the time spent reading. ( )

i can totally see this happening. ( )

i can totally see this happening. ( )

i can totally see this happening. ( )

i can totally see this happening. ( )