Mateo was a solid character, an introvert with a selflessness complex. He shutters himself away from the world, but now that he knows he will die he dares to finally live. Rufus was less sympathetic, kind of a frustrating character, lots of holes in his growth and change. Also, while Rufus and Mateo's connection at times was cute, it also baffled me. They just did not click as much as I imagined they would. If not for their imminent demise, I don't think they would have stood a chance. Then again, maybe that was the point, a relationship forged without hope of a future. I loved the in-between chapters, featuring characters that somehow connect with the protagonists; especially love the introduction to whether or not they received the phone call from Death-Cast. The one character, who met the boys during their "skydiving" experience, was writing a story about reincarnation which I think I would have enjoyed more than this book. Also was very fascinated by the idea of death being a job, making it so common place and to those who work for Death-Cast so impersonal. I would like to have read more from that side of the novel. All together a great premise, with some heartfelt moments, some tears. The beautiful love shared between Mateo and his father, and his best friend, those moments were gut wrenching. I think I was just hoping for more, for more depth between the two boys and less between them and others.
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