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The idea and the story are certainly intriguing. And there is no question that this book is a "page-turner".
However, I found myself often frustrated with words, sentences, paragraphs, and indeed entire sections that were unnecessary and seemed, to me, to merely allow the author to melodramatically and poetically expound upon some irrelevant issue, whether allegedly related to the story or pertaining to some political or social issue of the time.
To be exact, the book could have lost about 150 pag ...more
However, I found myself often frustrated with words, sentences, paragraphs, and indeed entire sections that were unnecessary and seemed, to me, to merely allow the author to melodramatically and poetically expound upon some irrelevant issue, whether allegedly related to the story or pertaining to some political or social issue of the time.
To be exact, the book could have lost about 150 pag ...more
Put shortly, Audrey Niffenegger’s THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE is the story of Claire and Henry. Claire meets Henry when she is 6-years-old and Henry is an adult. But in real time he is only 8 years older than she is. Henry is a time traveler.
Because Claire is not a time traveler, she is always in real time and grows up with Henry at various ages, sometimes older, sometimes younger. Sometimes they're both in real time. And we watch as their love develops.
But Niffenegger has put together a beautiful ...more
Because Claire is not a time traveler, she is always in real time and grows up with Henry at various ages, sometimes older, sometimes younger. Sometimes they're both in real time. And we watch as their love develops.
But Niffenegger has put together a beautiful ...more
this is a book i have to own. even before i was finished with it i wanted to read it a second time. it was so hard to finish just because i was so attached to the characters and their lives. it was like they nestled themselves into my heart and wouldn't let go.
unlike some other books where the author spouts off obscure literature and poetry and uses unrealistic prose this was very believable. their conversations, their actions, their passions. clare and henry felt like old friends. really amazi ...more
unlike some other books where the author spouts off obscure literature and poetry and uses unrealistic prose this was very believable. their conversations, their actions, their passions. clare and henry felt like old friends. really amazi ...more
One of the oddest books I've read in a long time but fascinating. It stands out in my mind most how the author was able to tie this together, with Henry jumping back and forth through time and Clare meeting him as a child long before he even knew she existed. Even with that paradox, continuity was upheld and a nice flow moved through the story.
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Beautiful book. A must read for all.
This book had an interesting premise. I would consider this book a fantasy. I certainly kept my interest. I started turning pages and couldn't stop. Enjoy.
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Again, I wanted to enjoy this book. But I didn't. I suppose there had been too much hype and I'm not sure what I expected.
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Feb 25, 2012
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Jessica (Books: A true story)
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it was ok
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