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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Beautiful
I liked the simplicity, but there was something about it that kept me turning page after page. There were a lot of "ah-ha!" moments.
I liked the simplicity, but there was something about it that kept me turning page after page. There were a lot of "ah-ha!" moments.
a very light book easily readen i loved the intersection of the past and the future with the present i love it
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Fun writing style, strong women-written-by-men vibes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt
A modern day fable about Father Time. The book begins by telling the story of how time was created and the man who became obsessed with counting things. His compulsion to measure things causes him to disconnect from the things he’s counting and when he loses the one thing that made life worth living, his wife, he begins an eternal life of suffering.
Time is examined from two different perspectives in present day: from a girl who attempts suicide after a failed play at a romantic relationship, and from the perspective of a wealthy businessman battling cancer and trying to beat death by exploring the science of cryogenics.
Father Time spends centuries listening to the desperate pleas of many suffering souls who don’t have enough time or complain about some other manipulation of time that brings them despair. He is then returned to Earth to help the young girl and the old man make the best use of the time they have. He intervenes in a Clarence the Angel-type way and presents a future for both people that cause them to change their behaviors and alter their destinies.
A great read, especially for fans of The Alchemist or other Coelho books. This is one book that sticks with you long after you turn the last page and it makes you reevaluate your own relationship with time.
Time is examined from two different perspectives in present day: from a girl who attempts suicide after a failed play at a romantic relationship, and from the perspective of a wealthy businessman battling cancer and trying to beat death by exploring the science of cryogenics.
Father Time spends centuries listening to the desperate pleas of many suffering souls who don’t have enough time or complain about some other manipulation of time that brings them despair. He is then returned to Earth to help the young girl and the old man make the best use of the time they have. He intervenes in a Clarence the Angel-type way and presents a future for both people that cause them to change their behaviors and alter their destinies.
A great read, especially for fans of The Alchemist or other Coelho books. This is one book that sticks with you long after you turn the last page and it makes you reevaluate your own relationship with time.
Damn. This is definitely the kind of book that makes me glad I don't have a clock in my bedroom.
The concept of time is something we’re all familiar with, though what really is time and how do we treat it? This book gave me the same chills and intense appreciation and love for life as when I read the Alchemist! Just woah… makes you really think about your perspective on your own life and how time really is just about being present
This book was not as good as the other ones that I read by Mitch Albom. It was only okay.
I've heard many great things about this book and have finally decided to pick it up as an audio. The only other book that I've read by Mitch Albom had been The Five People You Meet in Heaven. It was a nice story so I my expectations for
The Time Keeper were pretty high. Luckily, I was not disappointed. This was a very heart-warming story that made me think about the importance of life and what it means to keep track of time.
The story centered around how keeping track of time had obsessed humans and had destroyed the idea of what life was supposed to be about. It centered around the tale the first person who captured time and how he was "punished" for doing so. His story was told along with two other characters. Though these three characters lead a different life, had different stories, and were on different emotional levels, they became connected to each other to show a moral message.
I loved the message that Mitch Albom portrayed. In today's age, we are obsessed with time. We keep track of it not only by hours but by minutes, seconds, and milliseconds. We are constantly rushing and trying to keep our time schedules. We even use expressions such as, "If we only had more time," as evidence as to how much we depend on it. This story opened up my eyes and made me think about how I treat my time. We should really live and enjoy in the moment and not worry about how much time we have.
This book was narrated by Dan Stevens and he did a fantastic job. He was able to capture my attention and helped me visualize how the characters felt with his voice skills. I did not find myself bored but in fact was attuned the whole time. Stevens did a wonderful job in bringing to life Mitch Albom's message.
In all, this was a wonderful production. I greatly enjoyed the story, the message, and the narrator. It left me sighing at the end because it really hit home for me.
The Time Keeper were pretty high. Luckily, I was not disappointed. This was a very heart-warming story that made me think about the importance of life and what it means to keep track of time.
The story centered around how keeping track of time had obsessed humans and had destroyed the idea of what life was supposed to be about. It centered around the tale the first person who captured time and how he was "punished" for doing so. His story was told along with two other characters. Though these three characters lead a different life, had different stories, and were on different emotional levels, they became connected to each other to show a moral message.
I loved the message that Mitch Albom portrayed. In today's age, we are obsessed with time. We keep track of it not only by hours but by minutes, seconds, and milliseconds. We are constantly rushing and trying to keep our time schedules. We even use expressions such as, "If we only had more time," as evidence as to how much we depend on it. This story opened up my eyes and made me think about how I treat my time. We should really live and enjoy in the moment and not worry about how much time we have.
This book was narrated by Dan Stevens and he did a fantastic job. He was able to capture my attention and helped me visualize how the characters felt with his voice skills. I did not find myself bored but in fact was attuned the whole time. Stevens did a wonderful job in bringing to life Mitch Albom's message.
In all, this was a wonderful production. I greatly enjoyed the story, the message, and the narrator. It left me sighing at the end because it really hit home for me.
crying on my lunch break. a welcomed reminder of how precious each day is. I want this book engraved into my brain