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The Time Traveler's Wife (Alex Awards (Awards)) (Hardcover)

by Audrey Niffenegger (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (890 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 525 pages
  • Publisher: MacAdam/Cage Publishing, Incorporated (1 Sep 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1931561648
  • ISBN-13: 978-1931561648
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 16.3 x 5.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (890 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 110,387 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Every once in a blue moon a novel turns up which has a magic all of its own. Such a book was In the Place of Fallen Leaves by Tim Pears back in 1993; and now here is another heralded by Dan Franklin, publishing director of Cape, as a book "everyone falls in love with". How right he is. It's the story of Henry and Claire, who meet when Claire is aged six and Henry in his 30s. They were married when Claire was 20 and Henry 28, which is possible because Henry can time travel. It is not science fiction, but a love story with a difference - a wonderful, strange and original novel which is both moving and funny - you must get a copy and read it. I can't praise it too highly. Film rights bought by New Line Cinema in association with Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

You magazine, Mail on Sunday, 21st December 2003
'A magical debut novel' --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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116 of 124 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, moving, original, 16 Jul 2004
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This review is from: The Time Traveler's Wife (Paperback)
Bought this after browsing through people's book lists on this site (a great place to find new books!) and finally started reading it yesterday. And finished reading it. It's a massive book so that should give an indication of how much I enjoyed it!

Reading other reviews here should have already given you an idea of the story's content, so I suggest you do what I did and just buy it. I tried not to let myself be too influenced by the reviews here, other than by being convinced that I would enjoy it - and I was right. I really, really enjoyed it and read it on the outward and return journeys on the train (3 hours each way).

The story is highly original and told from the points of view of Clare and Henry at different points in their lives. This is quite confusing at times but you soon get used to it. What's different and intricate is that you're reading the story out of synch, because Henry can exist in different times as he time travels through his own history. This in itself makes for an intriguing read.

But for me - the crux of the story is about love. Call me an old (young actually) romantic but I just loved this aspect of the story. Before you assume anything, I'm not your typical chick-lit reader - in fact I avoid it like the plague - but this is not typical chick-lit. It's so moving and beautifully told that I had to try not to cry on the train, and spent a long time thinking about it after I'd finished.

I know this review doesn't really say much about the plot but that's because I really think you should buy it and read it with an open mind. Prepare to be entertained - you'll laugh, wonder, and probably cry.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars will change your life, 8 Aug 2005
This review is from: The Time Traveler's Wife (Paperback)
I was a student of literature, so always try and read things with a critical eye. I couln't fault this novel. It actually left me shaken. It was so powerful and original that I had to go back and reread it to make sure I hadn't missed something. The imagery and form were superb. It's hard to believe this was a first novel. The characters are solid and emotional and grow before your eyes and the poetic voice worked like a song through the book, staying with you for days afterwards. It made a science fiction-like subject seem incredibly real, a hard thing to do. The work was strong and poignant at the same time.

I can't wait to read her new work, but its a tough act to follow.

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125 of 135 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Time Traveler's Wife, 2 Jun 2005
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I fell so deeply in love with the main character, Henry DeTamble that I was actually depressed for days after finishing this book! It is very rare that you read a book that totally immerses you. Audrey has developed characters that are so real in an emotional sense that they pull you on the journey they go through. I really felt the highs and lows that Henry experienced particularly the loneliness and isolation he often felt when 'leaping' through his own past and future. The relationships in the book are beautifully written and it is impossible not to connect with them. I loved the way that Audrey explored the different levels of Henry's relationship with Claire from guardian and father figure in her early childhood to lover and husband in her adult life. The beginning of the book was a bit complex but towards the end of it you wonder at the simplicity of it. I have found myself since finishing the book imagining and wondering what will become of the characters and implore Audrey to write a follow up.
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