Review of Not Dead Yet

[Aleesha Jarral]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Not Dead Yet" by Mark Fletcher.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Mark Fletcher's "Not Dead Yet" is a thought-provoking book that delves into the daily lives of seniors living in a retirement community and highlights the characters' tenacity and energy. The backdrop of Fletcher's story is a retirement home, which starts out as a depressing place but quickly transforms into a colorful canvas for vibrant tales. Amidst the monotony and regularity, a group of unique personalities, each with diverse backgrounds and interests, come to life. The retirement home, previously a symbol of isolation, becomes a site of conflict as its inhabitants band together to fight the status quo because they are fed up with their situation. The regional manager, Jill, serves as the key barrier, acting as the impetus for her decision to reassess her managing style.

Mark Fletcher deftly strikes a balance between comedy, grief, and intellectual beauty as he takes readers on an engrossing emotional journey. I couldn't stop laughing at Shirley's sly stand-up humor, and the characters are presented with true reality. An insight into the far too often overlooked life of senior citizens and the challenges they encounter both individually and as a group. The book has a great balance of comedy and melody, which adds to its entertainment value. The story is made more melodious by the interwoven songs and poetry, which strengthen the reader's affinity with each character and their feelings. I used to think of the elderly as just older folks, and I still think so now. But reading this book amazed me and made it clear that their life is nothing like the stereotypes we typically associate with them.

There was nothing to dislike in this book; it was a fun read until the very end. The editing was very professional with zero errors. I'll rate it 5 out of 5 stars. Anyone who would like to observe the world from the perspective of an elderly person should read this book, in my opinion.

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Not Dead Yet
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