Description

In a world where a person’s worth can be quantified, a quiet, ordinary life is suddenly thrown into question when the “measure” that defines her future begins to shift. As she navigates the pressures of institutions, expectations, and the people who benefit from the system, she must decide what—if anything—can’t be reduced to a number. With sharp psychological insight and a propulsive, character-driven arc, this novel explores the cost of measurement, the fragility of identity, and the ways power disguises itself as objectivity. Nikki Erlick’s distinctive, incisive style blends suspense with social commentary, making this a gripping read about agency, fairness, and what it means to be more than a metric.

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paperback

HarperCollins Publishers

Published Jan 1, 2022

385 pages

ISBN: 9780063204225

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paperback edition cover

paperback

William Morrow

Published Jan 1, 2022

ISBN: 9780063204201

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@volmortaJul 3, 2026

A wonderful exploration of how people live their lives. And how that might change if they knew how long that life was going to be

Details

First Published

2022

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Measure by Nikki Erlick.

Suicide/Self-Harm
Sexual Violence
Abuse
Death/Grief