Book Review: The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom
Article by: Svetina S
What happens once you die? This idea has been questioned for generations upon generations. It is a fundamental part of human thinking- hardly anyone has gone their entire lives without thinking about it at least once. A commonly-discussed idea is that of heaven: an idyllic place where you can spend the rest of your dying days in peace. However, Mitch Albom has a different idea of what heaven is like.
The Five People You Meet In Heaven follows the story of Eddie, an 80 year old war veteran with a leg injury. He spends his days working maintenance at Ruby Pier, a seaside amusement park. However, one day, tragedy strikes, and Eddie dies in an accident. He wakes up in heaven, and meets five people from his past, all with the same goal: to show Eddie the meaning of his life.
Mitch Albom’s books are written beautifully, and his language immerses you in the atmosphere of his literature. His works have an air of nostalgia, creating a romantic and charming ambience. You fall in love with the characters as if they were real people(and they are- his characters are based off of his family!), and you will finish the book with a full feeling in your heart. Few books have a good plot, and even fewer have good writing. The Five People You Meet in
Heaven has both. Mitch Albom is able to put life itself on paper. His books are short but powerful, and you will not be the same after reading them. The Five People You Meet in Heaven is a must-read!
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