While I appreciated Buckley’s choice of subject, and warmed to the nature of the characters she crafted, this one fell a bit short for me. The dialogue was often stilted, exposition-heavy, and the “twist” ending was foreseeable. This one would resonate, though, for fans of Still Alice. Even though it wasn’t for me, I hope it does indeed encourage more open conversations about assisted dying and the options that are (or should be) available to those who wish to control their own death.

My full review of Lily Harford's Last Request can be found on Keeping Up With The Penguins.