The Immortalists

In my opinion, Kyle Mills has written some excellent books in the past, as well as some more humdrum ones too. This kind of sits in the middle; his take on the oft told tale of the quest for immortality. The characters are a little one dimensional and the storyline is so swift that there are some obvious flaws in the narrative. The end itself was a bit rushed in my view - there was certainly some room for expansion. And don't expect a Michael Crichton-esque techno-thriller - in The Immortalists, things are what they are, without explanation. That said, it is an enjoyable enough read - it certainly isn't one of those books where you have to grit your teeth and force yourself to the end.A good book to read on a sun lounger where you can switch your brain off and chill, then not feel guilty about donating the book to the hotel library.

Again another cheap book to let me try out another author on my Kindle!I liked this but I didn't love it. The story is a little bit 'samey' with a youth serum being discovered and covered up (the conspiracy) and a dedicated doctor trying to find a cure for his sick daughter before she dies (the unlikely hero).The pace is nice and fast, and lots of things happen very quickly. Some new characters are brought in pretty quickly and established well. There's a few pieces in here which seem pretty unbelievable but hey it's fiction, so just go with the flow and enjoy the ride. I did find his wife a little bit lacking in character - too against there being a conspiracy at the start and then suddenly going with the action. The daughter felt a little bit sidelined through the story too. Some of the 'bad guys' were pretty good though - people with more money and power than scrupples!The end came a little abruptly, which is OK but it almost felt like a bit of a cop out.I'll definately try another book by this author. It's a good, fast-paced thriller. If the ending had been different and I'd felt a bit more 'pull' with some of the central characters, then it would have pushed this up to a 5/5!

Reading this book was like watching a movie. The scenes were changed swiftly and every chapter finished with a cliff-hanger. That made me want to turn the pages. Only the prickling feeling of the over-tired eyes could peel me off the book, though reluctantly. I like the idea of finding a cure for progeria, the genetic disorder where a child rapidly age, an unnatural process. The story was gripping right from the start. The author had a special way of describing each character, including the child's suffering, spreading each character's emotions throughout the book. With this, I could relate to the father, who is the scientist, and the mother, who so desperately wanting to find a cure for their child and other children in the world. The search was only man-handled and being maneuvered by influential and wealthy people who want the cure only for themselves. The greed wasn't about acquiring more wealth, but the grasping for more years to live. The storyline was believable and possible. If you are looking for a story that is intelligent, action-packed and you could feel for the characters, read The Immortalists.

I enjoyed this book despite its sheer unlikeliness from just about every point of view. So full credit for the author in writing in a style that kept me engrossed even as I mentally shouted 'I don't believe this' or 'Come on!'. As with most conspiracy books, there is a requirement to believe that a small group of billionaires could control pharmaceutical research to conceal a great secret. There is also the suspension of disbelief that they are the only powerful group in the world without any rivals either personal or corporate. Also they hide out in a disguised base on a tropical island. (Yes really). But I still loved the book. The protagonist was on the go all the time, just like Harrison Ford in The Fugitive. There was no worry about characters, just a speedy plot. So well done Kyle Mills, I will read more of your books.

This was the kind of book that I wasn't too bothered about finishing but decided to find out what happens.What wrong with it: I struggle with the way that characters are often transformed from a normal family person to a a gun toting mastermind who outwits hardened criminals with billions of dollars at their disposal-unfortunately this was one of these books. I felt the ending of Richard's research was predictable. I also felt the Progeria element as a disease could have been explored more fully.Whats right with it: I liked the character of Susie and Burt Seeger who appears later in the novel. I felt the ending for Susie was right and showed a wise lesson (you don't know what you are meddling with in genetics).All in all it was an average read that didn't set my world on fire but was entertaining enough.

Kyle Mills definitely knows how to write a pacey thriller, but everything is a little one-dimensional, with insufficient characterisation and too little thought given to implementing the science behind the plot. As others have said, the ending is irritatingly rushed and feels like a cop-out from what could have been the most interesting part of the story.

A thriller which lives up to its promise. I'd never heard of Kyle Mills before so I'd no idea what to expect but - wow!In all sorts of ways, it's unlikely, improbable and probably impossible but it's utterly gripping. I really didn't want to put it down. And full marks to Mr Mills - the ending didn't disappoint. I've read so many novels recently where it all just kind of "fizzles out" but not with this one. If you accept the premise of the story, then the ending was exactly right.

This is the best book that I've read for a while. Sometimes on kindle I keep looking at the % of the book remaining, hoping to get to the end. With this book it was all over far too quickly. To use a couple of cliches "a real page turner" and "I couldn't put it down". The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that I've read some amazing books that I've had more emotional connection with. Also, there's a twist at the end and I feel the author rushed through it a bit too quickly.

A decent read easy and slightly too far fetched in places. Likeable characters. Decent villains. Not too bad for a quick read

The storyline was captivating but the last few chapters jumped too quickly, it felt like a rushed finish and the ending was not where I thought the story would go.

Good

Excellent book I have thoroughly enjoyed it could not put it down good finish . . . . . .

Great book with twists and turns to keep you riveted. I couldn't put it down. Thank you for writing it.

Decent thriller with a scientific edge that doesn't dive too deeply into the technicalities of medicine, but gives enough for the reader to get the gist.

good.

good read

Perfect

Have not finished reading it but so far it is a good read.