Should We Stay Or Should We Go By Lionel Shriver

Should We Stay or Should We Go by Lionel Shriver is a bold, thought-provoking novel that explores aging, autonomy, and the meaning of a well-lived life. When Kay and Cyril Wilkinson make a pact to end their lives at age 80 to avoid decline and indignity, what follows is a series of alternate futures some tragic, some farcical, all deeply reflective imagining the many ways their decision could play out.

With biting wit and intellectual rigor, Shriver delivers a multi-dimensional story of love, mortality, and moral complexity in the face of inevitable aging.

Book Bundle

Perfect for fans of The Midnight Library, Matt Haig, Kazuo Ishiguro, and Jodi Picoult ideal for readers who enjoy existential themes, ethical dilemmas, and character-driven fiction.

Why Should We Stay or Should We Go is a Must-Read:

• Bold Structure: 12 parallel timelines explore different life paths.

• Aging & Autonomy: Tackles tough questions about dignity, choice, and end-of-life.

• Shriver’s Signature Voice: Dark humor, sharp dialogue, and fearless commentary.

• Emotional Range: From heartbreaking to hilarious, it covers life in full.

Memorable Quote (from the book)
"Growing old isn’t for sissies but neither is dying young."

Translation (Sinhala):
"වයසට යාම පහසු දේක් නොවෙයි නමුත් තරුණව මිය යාමත් එසේමය."

Translation (Tamil):
"வயதாகிறதே எளிதல்ல ஆனால் இளம் வயதில் இறப்பதும் அப்படித்தான்."

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• Title: Should We Stay or Should We Go

• Author: Lionel Shriver

• ISBN: 9780008458605

• Publisher: The Borough Press (HarperCollins)

• Published Year: 2021

• Number of Pages: ~400 Pages (Paperback)

• Genre: Literary Fiction / Contemporary Fiction / Philosophical Fiction