All the Perfect Days

Michael Thompson

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All the Perfect Days

All the Perfect Days

Michael Thompson

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"A stunning tale." --Booklist, STARRED review for How to Be Remembered

For readers of Rebecca Serle's In Five Years and Nikki Erlick's The Measure, Michael Thompson's romantic magical realism will have you smiling, laughing, crying, and questioning: If you knew how long your loved ones would live, would you tell them?

Dr Charlie Knight fears life is passing him by. He's in his late thirties, and treading water as a family doctor in the same small town he grew up in.

Just as he's planning his escape, something changes. He develops a gift, an extraordinary insight for any doctor: a sense of exactly how many days his patients have left to live.

But in a country town like Marwick, his patients are his friends. His own family. The people he grew up with, and the girl he still loves.

And Charlie discovers this gift may not be a gift at all.

Critical Reviews

"In this new twist on a classic ethical dilemma, Thompson blends the warm tone and tenor of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library (2020) with the philosophical depth of Clare Pooley's The Authenticity Project (2020) and the character-driven storytelling of Fredrik Backman's novels."--Booklist

"If you enjoyed Remarkably Bright Creatures, you'll love All The Perfect Days. A clever mix of whimsy, warmth and humor that you won't be able to put down." -- Kerryn Mayne, author of Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder

"In a world that often feels out of control, there is comfort in Thompson's novels and the idea that magic exists, and that love will prevail. All the Perfect Days is poignant, profound... you won't be able to put this down. I highly recommend it." -- Jane Tara, author of Tilda is Visible

"Full of lovable characters, this book reminds us that every moment of our lives, especially those with our loved ones, is something to be treasured." -- Mikki Bramer, author of The Collected Regrets of Clover

"All The Perfect Days is a perfect book. Michael Thompson lifts us out of the everyday and reminds us why life is worth living... You won't be the same after reading it." -- Hayley Scrivenor, USA Today bestselling author

"Leaves you changed for the better." -- Emma Grey, author of The Last Love Note and Pictures of You

Publishing Information

Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
Pub date: 2025-05-20
Length: 352 pages

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