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I Think We've Been Here Before
by Suzy Krause
"You think things like this are going to change you into someone else, but generally they make you more of who you already are."
I Think We've Been Here Before is a charming, lyrical, quirky story about the end of the world. It most closely follows Nora, a young woman who has just moved to Berlin, and her parents Hilda and Marlen in Saskatchewan. These characters cope with an unimaginable disaster not with heroism or insanity but by becoming ever more human, their shortened lifespan intensifying their longing for both independence and connection, their desire to find hope in the future and their need to cling to the past.
I absolutely loved this book. I loved the way the author used a somewhat bizarre premise to illuminate characters and feelings that felt fully grounded. I loved the moments of stark insight, funny and tragic and everything in between, and the lyrical turns of phrase. I loved how every time I got caught in the sadness of the story's premise the book offered a sweet moment or charming detail, not negating the sadness but offering an upbeat counterpoint.
Even though it had a totally different premise and characters, the vibe of this book reminded me of [b:Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow|58784475|Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow|Gabrielle Zevin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1636978687l/58784475._SY75_.jpg|89167797]. 5+ stars.
[I received a complimentary ARC from NetGalley and the publisher. Opinions are my own.]
Update, 3 weeks later: I'm still thinking about this book.
I Think We've Been Here Before is a charming, lyrical, quirky story about the end of the world. It most closely follows Nora, a young woman who has just moved to Berlin, and her parents Hilda and Marlen in Saskatchewan. These characters cope with an unimaginable disaster not with heroism or insanity but by becoming ever more human, their shortened lifespan intensifying their longing for both independence and connection, their desire to find hope in the future and their need to cling to the past.
I absolutely loved this book. I loved the way the author used a somewhat bizarre premise to illuminate characters and feelings that felt fully grounded. I loved the moments of stark insight, funny and tragic and everything in between, and the lyrical turns of phrase. I loved how every time I got caught in the sadness of the story's premise the book offered a sweet moment or charming detail, not negating the sadness but offering an upbeat counterpoint.
Even though it had a totally different premise and characters, the vibe of this book reminded me of [b:Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow|58784475|Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow|Gabrielle Zevin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1636978687l/58784475._SY75_.jpg|89167797]. 5+ stars.
[I received a complimentary ARC from NetGalley and the publisher. Opinions are my own.]
Update, 3 weeks later: I'm still thinking about this book.