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The Time Traveler's Wife

Audrey Niffenegger

Start date: April 15, 2015

Finish date: May 15, 2015

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Feb 04, 2008 Maureen O'brien rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I liked the book through the first two-thirds. It is a love story with scenes from different stages in their relationship. Time travel is a fascinating topic to imagine. The story line explores the different kinds of love through different times of our lives. But towards the last third of the book, the author brings in some far-fetched details and the characters you have grown to like make stupid decisions and become very weak in character/morality.

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Jul 11, 2011 Andy Plonka rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I don't usually like time travel or fantasy , but this book appealed to me. It was difficult to keep up with Henry's age as he passes from one period to another. There were some issues that came up in the lives of the characters as Henry traveled from one era to another which gave pause for thought. Even if it meant I could retain youthful vigor, I don't think, I'd opt for time travel. ...more

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May 25, 2008 Jessica rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: chicago, speculative-fiction, popular-lit, magical-realism

A very popular novel and deservedly so - Niffenegger understands her craft very well. Also worth noting is the excellent (and accurate) local color - it's always pleasing to see places you're familiar with in a novel. ...more

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