The Measure by Nikki Erlick

The Measure is a sci-fi novel about a world where every adult receives a wooden box containing a string that shows the exact length of their life. The story follows eight protagonists as they, and society as a whole, grapple with the implications of this knowledge. It explores themes of fate, destiny, relationships, and how people respond to the division and discrimination that arise, ultimately highlighting hope and human connection. (google)- led by Annette

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