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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
emotional
sad
medium-paced
A really gripping book, with an interesting permise. Some parts feel a little problematic, just with the nature of their relationship.
Their relationship is so engaging, and the ending is very nice.
One complaint is the time travel sort of subsides near the middle and just before the end of the book, but it is still a great read.
Their relationship is so engaging, and the ending is very nice.
One complaint is the time travel sort of subsides near the middle and just before the end of the book, but it is still a great read.
Dragged in the beginning, but then started to come together and make sense, then I couldn't put it down---finished the book in about 3 days. A unique love story, but a little sad, I definitely had hoped for a better ending.
This book has always stood out in my memory as an incredible concept and one that was so emotionally explored. It really touched me and to explore a relationship though the trajectory of time travel had stuck in my mind for years. Beautifully imagined.
This is the one of the most interesting and heart-rending love stories I've ever read. Also recommend it for science fiction fans.
I almost didn't finish this book. It was a little boring to me and I felt like it could've been at least 200 pages shorter. The only reason I did finish it is b/c it's such a popular book. The last maybe quarter of the book was worth 4 stars.
A couple things I didn't like about the book were: (SPOILERS)
I feel like they described the race of every single non caucasian person in the book, in a way that just wasn't necessary to me. Maybe some descriptions made sense to include, but when it's done so much it all seems unnecessary (to me). Here's some examples from the book:
-The elderly black women smiles
-Dave is the only black kid in class
-The black woman walks over to me
-She's a little black women with dreads
-An older black nurse comes in
-I watch two Hispanic women pushing strollers
-The doors open and a young Hispanic man wheels a cart in
-A car full of Puerto Ricans teenagers yell something to me
-Murray comes in with an Indian doctor
-An Asian woman, laughs and smiles at me
-My crazy Korean-card playing babysitter
-Her flat Korean face concealed all emotion
Oh and comments like "A fat blond nurse comes to tell us the room is ready" instead of just saying "the nurse". Her being fat or blond didn't advance the story at all and they were literally talking about the nurse in passing.
The phrase "pale under her make up" was used 2-3 time, nothing wrong with the phrase but why use it so many times?
When Henry disappeared at the Doctors office in front of a bunch of other people as the doctor is calling his name, how did the Doctor not report it to someone? They have all his information...
How is it that EVERY person that eventually learns about his time travel doesn't freak out at all? Is everyone really that understanding?? They don't tell anyone? He doesn't get any weirdo conspiracy theory people trying to contact him?
Their sex talk annoyed me for some reason. I can't explain it. I'm not a prude, but it just seem a bit much for this particular book.
A couple things I didn't like about the book were: (SPOILERS)
I feel like they described the race of every single non caucasian person in the book, in a way that just wasn't necessary to me. Maybe some descriptions made sense to include, but when it's done so much it all seems unnecessary (to me). Here's some examples from the book:
-The elderly black women smiles
-Dave is the only black kid in class
-The black woman walks over to me
-She's a little black women with dreads
-An older black nurse comes in
-I watch two Hispanic women pushing strollers
-The doors open and a young Hispanic man wheels a cart in
-A car full of Puerto Ricans teenagers yell something to me
-Murray comes in with an Indian doctor
-An Asian woman, laughs and smiles at me
-My crazy Korean-card playing babysitter
-Her flat Korean face concealed all emotion
Oh and comments like "A fat blond nurse comes to tell us the room is ready" instead of just saying "the nurse". Her being fat or blond didn't advance the story at all and they were literally talking about the nurse in passing.
The phrase "pale under her make up" was used 2-3 time, nothing wrong with the phrase but why use it so many times?
When Henry disappeared at the Doctors office in front of a bunch of other people as the doctor is calling his name, how did the Doctor not report it to someone? They have all his information...
How is it that EVERY person that eventually learns about his time travel doesn't freak out at all? Is everyone really that understanding?? They don't tell anyone? He doesn't get any weirdo conspiracy theory people trying to contact him?
Their sex talk annoyed me for some reason. I can't explain it. I'm not a prude, but it just seem a bit much for this particular book.
This was a really really enjoyable read. I'm a bit out from finishing it so might be missing some of my thoughts on it.
This book is a master at it's structure. The audiobook especially made it easy for me to follow around the shift in Clare and Henry's perspectives, as well as the shifting timeline that isn't linear for either character. It plays so well with that each character knows and doesn't know at each point in time, and how that impacts their actions and feelings. The writing is beautiful and very easy to read, making what sounds like a really complicated setup pretty easy to follow.
Gonna echo my partner's review of this and saw it was an interesting use of sci-fi elements to mirror themes, but it also isn't quite clear what its main message is! It's stance on fate seems to both be about inevitability and that we're along for the ride, but Henry also reiterates that everyone is still making choices of their own free will, so it tows the line between free will and fate. Definitely a lot about making the most of the moment though.
The characters overall feel realistic, but also so pretentious lol like who is going to be reciting German poetry to their wife while she gives birth?? Also points off for the weird framing of the age difference and the standards they had about different physical intimacy which could feel creepy.
It means a lot if I find myself seeking out more about a book afterwards, so considering this made me watch both the movie and the new tv series, I can say that this was a really enjoyable read!
This book is a master at it's structure. The audiobook especially made it easy for me to follow around the shift in Clare and Henry's perspectives, as well as the shifting timeline that isn't linear for either character. It plays so well with that each character knows and doesn't know at each point in time, and how that impacts their actions and feelings. The writing is beautiful and very easy to read, making what sounds like a really complicated setup pretty easy to follow.
Gonna echo my partner's review of this and saw it was an interesting use of sci-fi elements to mirror themes, but it also isn't quite clear what its main message is! It's stance on fate seems to both be about inevitability and that we're along for the ride, but Henry also reiterates that everyone is still making choices of their own free will, so it tows the line between free will and fate. Definitely a lot about making the most of the moment though.
The characters overall feel realistic, but also so pretentious lol like who is going to be reciting German poetry to their wife while she gives birth?? Also points off for the weird framing of the age difference and the standards they had about different physical intimacy which could feel creepy.
It means a lot if I find myself seeking out more about a book afterwards, so considering this made me watch both the movie and the new tv series, I can say that this was a really enjoyable read!
2.75 This is a hard one. I started this a few years back, got about 30 pages and couldn't feel attached to anything. The same thing happened, but I pushed through. There is SO much that I felt could have been left out, but at the same time, I feel like there could have been more side stories or action. Everything just seemed a little lack luster. Towards the end it picked up, and I liked the pacing more, but overall the story wasn't something I would rave about. The IDEA of it was amazing, hence why I tried a second time. I just wish it was more thought out, and there was better character development.
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
DNF au bout de 100 pages.
C’est trop creepy comme romance même pour moi.
C’est trop creepy comme romance même pour moi.