The Ferryman by Justin Cronin (Orion Publishing Group)

Justin Cronin masterfully takes us on a voyage through the Prospera Islands, an idyllic paradise where people can live as long as they want before the ferry transports them to their final stop, the Nursery, where they return as adolescents with no recollection of their previous lives, reliving their full potential. Of course, there is also the Annex, where the servants reside, but their lives are not quite as pleasant as those in Prospera.

On the archipelago, there are special rules, dreams are prohibited, and special services keep order. However, cracks are appearing, a revolt is brewing, and some Prosperians are beginning to awaken.

"This is not the world."

I don't want to reveal too much. The characters are exquisite, the atmosphere is mysterious and grim, there is enough action for a movie, and the end is quite surprising.

Congratulations to the author; the book is magnificent.

5/5