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A review by mhinnen
Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
I received a surprise email that I was selected for an ARC of Liane Moriarty's upcoming book and immediately put aside the several other books I am reading. It was a slow start for me trying to figure out who all the characters are and at first not really caring about them. But about 20% of the way in, I realized the story wasn't going in the direction I expected. I couldn't put it down.
"Here One Moment" follows the lives of people on a flight who have each received an unsolicited prediction from an unassuming lady about when and how they will die. Would they change how they lived? Would they forgo medical treatment because "it was fate?" I was drawn in and felt invested in the individuals' well-being.
We get to know Cherry, the elderly woman who made the predictions and tells her story in the first person. She is a bit quirky and at first, I felt put off by her before being absolutely enchanted by her. Her clever turns of phrase, observations of those around her, and honest insecurities shine a light on the bittersweet nature of a life well lived. As the story is woven together, we delve into the complexities of life and death, relationships, grief, and joy. I laughed, gasped, and cried as predictions, expectations, and coincidences(?) fell into place.
Liane Moriarty is skilled at character development and "Here One moment" is no exception. The story is unique and heartwarming and different from the domestic thrillers like Big Little Lies (which is my favorite). Make sure to add it to your fall reading list. I expect you will not be disappointed.
"Here One Moment" follows the lives of people on a flight who have each received an unsolicited prediction from an unassuming lady about when and how they will die. Would they change how they lived? Would they forgo medical treatment because "it was fate?" I was drawn in and felt invested in the individuals' well-being.
We get to know Cherry, the elderly woman who made the predictions and tells her story in the first person. She is a bit quirky and at first, I felt put off by her before being absolutely enchanted by her. Her clever turns of phrase, observations of those around her, and honest insecurities shine a light on the bittersweet nature of a life well lived. As the story is woven together, we delve into the complexities of life and death, relationships, grief, and joy. I laughed, gasped, and cried as predictions, expectations, and coincidences(?) fell into place.
Liane Moriarty is skilled at character development and "Here One moment" is no exception. The story is unique and heartwarming and different from the domestic thrillers like Big Little Lies (which is my favorite). Make sure to add it to your fall reading list. I expect you will not be disappointed.