Started off listening to this as an audiobook narrated by the amazing Cassandra Campbell. I absolutely didn't want to stop listening because the storyline hooked me right from the start. Eventually I switched to the print copy so I could keep reading when listening wasn't practical (in bed at night, etc.)
This story does require some concentration with sorting out timelines and characters. If you pay close attention all the way to the end your attention and concentration will be absolutely rewarded. The way that everything fits together is nothing short of stunning, and I gave a very satisfied sigh of contentment after reaching the end.
The description of Sliding Doors meets Life After Life is apt, yet it doesn't quite capture everything there is about this genre-busting novel. It includes some time travel, some destiny fulfillment, and some exploration of choice and living with the consequences of the choices we make. I connected with Maria, our main character, from the beginning, but there is an entire cast of interesting characters. The plot is brilliant with the way it is woven together to create an intricate picture. The only shortcoming I found is that it is occasionally confusing when trying to puzzle out which timeline is occurring and how they mesh together. Also I thought that when Maria goes back to her teen years the drama of searching for her husband and then Henry got drawn out way too much and became tedious when she wouldn't just sit back and examine the situation rather than constantly reacting and calling attention to herself..
This is an incredibly thought-provoking novel that would be perfect for book clubs or discussion groups. If given similar choices and situations, what would you do and how would you react? This book is well worth reading and the audiobook is an excellent format.
This story does require some concentration with sorting out timelines and characters. If you pay close attention all the way to the end your attention and concentration will be absolutely rewarded. The way that everything fits together is nothing short of stunning, and I gave a very satisfied sigh of contentment after reaching the end.
The description of Sliding Doors meets Life After Life is apt, yet it doesn't quite capture everything there is about this genre-busting novel. It includes some time travel, some destiny fulfillment, and some exploration of choice and living with the consequences of the choices we make. I connected with Maria, our main character, from the beginning, but there is an entire cast of interesting characters. The plot is brilliant with the way it is woven together to create an intricate picture. The only shortcoming I found is that it is occasionally confusing when trying to puzzle out which timeline is occurring and how they mesh together. Also I thought that when Maria goes back to her teen years the drama of searching for her husband and then Henry got drawn out way too much and became tedious when she wouldn't just sit back and examine the situation rather than constantly reacting and calling attention to herself..
This is an incredibly thought-provoking novel that would be perfect for book clubs or discussion groups. If given similar choices and situations, what would you do and how would you react? This book is well worth reading and the audiobook is an excellent format.