Immortal in Name Only.

Anton Hur's novel, "Toward Eternity," combines science and poetry to explore themes of love, war, and identity in a future world where nanites have made people immortal. The story follows Yonghun Han, who has been transformed into an immortal being through nanite cellular replacement. As the narrative progresses, the novel delves into the confluence of science and the arts, with discussions about poetry and the creation of an artificial intelligence entity named Panit. However, as the story moves into the future, the structure becomes harder to follow, and the focus on characterization diminishes. The novel also sidesteps the consequences of the climate crisis and instead introduces a nuclear war. Overall, the novel's initial emotional resonance fades, and the core relationship that drives the narrative feels distant. [Extracted from the article]