“One Day We’re All Going to Die is unflinchingly honest, heartbreakingly funny and deeply moving. The perfect balance of irreverence and depth. Superb!” BETTER READING

“A tender story about family, love, intergenerational grief, living up to family expectations and making your own way'” SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

“Hearst’s wit is dark and sardonic … A touching and funny novel.” WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN

“Elise Esther Hearst’s impressive debut novel One Day We’re All Going to Die is introspective, evocative and imbued with poetic simplicity. Hearst is a fresh and exciting voice and easily draws readers into a relatable, at times uncomfortable, exploration of identity, love and the pursuit of personal fulfilment. This must-read is for Sally Rooney, Ottessa Moshfegh and Meg Mason fans, but Hearst’s ability to embrace brevity while packing emotional depth and capturing aspects of the female millennial experience is also reminiscent of Japanese authors Meiko Kawakami (Breasts and Eggs) and Emi Yagi (Diary of a Void). One Day We’re All Going to Die reminds us that even in the face of uncertainty, there are moments when you know you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.” BOOKSELLER + PUBLISHER

‘A remarkable debut from an enthralling storyteller. I didn’t want it to end.’ SARAH KRASNOSTEIN

“A clever and emotionally intelligent debut.” READINGS

“Deceptively easy to read, One Day We’re All Going to Die is a rich, complex book that encompasses family and connection, friendships, privilege, survival in the face of inherited trauma, Judaism, culture, modern life, and the healing power of creativity.  If that seems like a lot, it doesn’t feel like it.  Hearst handles it all with ease, and the book is a light-hearted joy.” COMPULSIVE READER