Should We Stay or Should We Go

In "Should We Stay or Should We Go," Kay Wilkinson struggles with the death of her father, reflecting on the toll of Alzheimer's and contemplating her own future alongside her husband, Cyril. After deciding to end their lives together at eighty to avoid a painful decline, they eagerly anticipate three more decades together. Upon reaching their milestone, they explore twelve parallel futures that question the implications of their choice and the unknowns of aging, framed with a blend of humor and poignancy. Lionel Shriver delves into profound themes of longevity and the challenges of aging while infusing contemporary issues, creating a compelling narrative filled with unexpected twists.