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frankikaos's review against another edition
3.0
I struggled to get into this book at first. It maybe has mire to do with the fact that I'm nit really a big fan of these lovey-dovey romantic affairs than it being poorly written- once I found myself getting into it, I was completely submerged in a world where it was possible for a genetic defect to mean you could find yourself travelling in time!
It was an enjoyable, if not occasionally confusing, book that I'm glad I've read although I'm not sure if I'd pick it up again in a hurry.
Once again, my love of good, solid characters came to bite me as I couldn't really find myself sympathising with or even really liking the female lead, Clare- I found her character very strong at first but then she waxed and wained a bit and at times I found her downright petulant.
Henry on the other hand, I quite liked even though he is what I would describe to be a bit of a bastard- but a lovable one at least.
I found their relationship quite captivating if not a little far-fetched but hey, this book is all about a man who can time travel- far-fetched is to be expected!
Still, a decent book that deserves all the acclaim it's earned although it's not traditionally my cup of tea.
It was an enjoyable, if not occasionally confusing, book that I'm glad I've read although I'm not sure if I'd pick it up again in a hurry.
Once again, my love of good, solid characters came to bite me as I couldn't really find myself sympathising with or even really liking the female lead, Clare- I found her character very strong at first but then she waxed and wained a bit and at times I found her downright petulant.
Henry on the other hand, I quite liked even though he is what I would describe to be a bit of a bastard- but a lovable one at least.
I found their relationship quite captivating if not a little far-fetched but hey, this book is all about a man who can time travel- far-fetched is to be expected!
Still, a decent book that deserves all the acclaim it's earned although it's not traditionally my cup of tea.
dyno8426's review against another edition
5.0
When I started this book, I expected some sci-fi theories and futuristic actions. But it quite surprised me by turning out to be a modern romance between two persons, emphasizing upon the complications that arise when one of them time travels. It feels more retrospective and introspective than exploratory and hence, feels more "human" than a fantasy. The author has been able to create a brilliant narrative, structuring it very creatively so that every small chapter, every consciousness switch, makes the story firmly coherent, so much that the very last page fits like the last remaining piece of the puzzle, revealing a brilliant timeline at the end. Accompanying that, it is quite a nimble read (filled with the themes of love and loss though) and made me hooked to it. It's one of those books, which make you feel that you are watching a movie (may be because of the way it is structured and written in present tense), bringing out one of the most important messages that the author wants to convey: it is only the present, the here and the now, that we have to live and to love. Regarding time travel, I admired the author's ingenuity in creating a perspective about time travel which belongs to a spectrum contradictory to the more paradoxical ones like those portrayed in 'Back to the Future' series. Personally, time travel and theories about chaos and determinism fascinate me, so I loved this read.
abalienatus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
thebamabuckeye's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
mistylostineuphoria's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
madisonv22's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sconroy9697's review against another edition
5.0
I'm reading it for the 2nd time and loving it just as much as the first time.
mrswift's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
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
5.0
kdrhoton's review against another edition
2.0
I really, really enjoyed the story but really, really disliked a lot of the characters (including Henry). Also, I can't be the only one who was suuuuper weirded out by some of Clare and Henry's interactions when he was an adult and she was still a minor.