The inspiration for Life, and Death, and Giants came from the remarkable life of Robert Pershing Wadlow, the tallest man who ever lived. Ron Rindo wondered how the twenty-first century would react to such a giant of a man.
Life, and Death, and Giants follows the life of Gabriel, a gentle giant loved by everyone who met him. As Gabriel grows it is clear he has a special connection to animals and often works beside local vet and friend Thomas Kennedy.
Raised by his Amish grandparents Gabriel is somewhat protected from society until he is discovered by a local football coach and he is soon acclaimed across the nation.
Life, and Death, and Giants is a sombre read, an unforgettable story about family, fame and community. I was immediately invested in Gabriel's life and the ups and downs of his family.
Gabriel's story is told through multiple narrators and the love each of these people had for Gabriel is very clear. Gabriel changed lives for the better.
I liked the inclusion of the Amish community and their strong belief in following the rules of the Amish and how anyone straying outside the rules is excommunicated.
I wasn't so invested in all the football talk however I'm sure many readers will enjoy this.
I found Life, and Death, and Giants to be a profoundly moving story about life, love and the strength to keep going against all odds.
The reveal at the end literally broke me.
Life, and Death, and Giants is a story that will stay with you long after you turn that last page.
Content: Suicide
My rating: 4 / 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Imprint: Picador
Publication date: 26th August 2025
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Pages: 325
RRP: AU$34.99 (trade paperback)
Source: Courtesy of the publisher
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