The Time Traveler's Wife (Copy 1)
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This clever and inventive tale works on three levels: as an intriguing science fiction concept, a realistic character study and a touching love story. Henry De Tamble is a Chicago librarian with "Chrono Displacement" disorder; at random times, he suddenly disappears without warning and finds himself in the past or future, usually at a time or place of importance in his life. This leads to some wonderful paradoxes. From his point of view, he first met his wife, Clare, when he was 28 and she was 20. She ran up to him exclaiming that she'd known him all her life. He, however, had never seen her before. But when he reaches his 40s, already married to Clare, he suddenly finds himself time travelling to Clare's childhood and meeting her as a 6-year-old. The book alternates between Henry and Clare's points of view, and so does the narration. Reed ably expresses the longing of the one always left behind, the frustrations of their unusual lifestyle, and above all, her overriding love for Henry. Likewise, Burns evokes the fear of a man who never knows where or when he'll turn up, and his gratitude at having Clare, whose love is his anchor. The expressive, evocative performances of both actors convey the protagonists' intense relationship, their personal quirks and their reminiscences, making this a fascinating book.
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An extra copy for wild release.
This clever and inventive tale works on three levels: as an intriguing science fiction concept, a realistic character study and a touching love story. Henry De Tamble is a Chicago librarian with "Chrono Displacement" disorder; at random times, he suddenly disappears without warning and finds himself in the past or future, usually at a time or place of importance in his life. This leads to some wonderful paradoxes. From his point of view, he first met his wife, Clare, when he was 28 and she was 20. She ran up to him exclaiming that she'd known him all her life. He, however, had never seen her before. But when he reaches his 40s, already married to Clare, he suddenly finds himself time travelling to Clare's childhood and meeting her as a 6-year-old. The book alternates between Henry and Clare's points of view, and so does the narration. Reed ably expresses the longing of the one always left behind, the frustrations of their unusual lifestyle, and above all, her overriding love for Henry. Likewise, Burns evokes the fear of a man who never knows where or when he'll turn up, and his gratitude at having Clare, whose love is his anchor. The expressive, evocative performances of both actors convey the protagonists' intense relationship, their personal quirks and their reminiscences, making this a fascinating book.
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An extra copy for wild release.
Journal Entry 2 by tobysrus at Book Relay in Book Relay, A Book Relay -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, November 1, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (11/1/2005 UTC) at Book Relay in Book Relay, A Book Relay -- Controlled Releases
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
RELEASE NOTES:
On its way to morsecode as part of the Cliff1976 Wish List reverse book relay. Enjoy!
On its way to morsecode as part of the Cliff1976 Wish List reverse book relay. Enjoy!
Ooooh! This arrived today and it is in wonderful condition. Thank you so much!
What a wonderful book! I was afraid that this might be one of those books that just doesn't live up to the hype, but I was not disappointed.
A love story, an interesting premise, and well-developed, sympathetic characters... what more could you want?
tobysrus, thank you so much for sharing this book with me.
I offered the book yesterday in the Almost Live Swap and I'll be send it along shortly to BountifulPots who is the lucky recipient.
A love story, an interesting premise, and well-developed, sympathetic characters... what more could you want?
tobysrus, thank you so much for sharing this book with me.
I offered the book yesterday in the Almost Live Swap and I'll be send it along shortly to BountifulPots who is the lucky recipient.
Yay! Got this one in a swap on the relay. Thanks morsie!
Arrived here today!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Oh my goodness, this was the best book I've read in a long time!!! I loved it, couldn't put it down, what fantastic writing! So few books make me cry, so I know the ones that do are truly wonderful!!!
Sending along to a potential new bookcrosser via bookmooch.com!
Sending along to a potential new bookcrosser via bookmooch.com!
Arrived today from Breeze in Ontario via Bookmooch! I'm looking forward to reading it and passing it on.
CAUGHT IN SANTA ROSA CA U.S.A.
CAUGHT IN SANTA ROSA CA U.S.A.
Joined Bookcrossing to report--have read and re-listed on BookMooch.
It's not a book I'd read again, but I could hardly put it down once I'd started. Very well told and witty, with the expected pathos. I think I expected too much. Good reading and clever. I wish I'd read it when I was younger and less cynical.
It's not a book I'd read again, but I could hardly put it down once I'd started. Very well told and witty, with the expected pathos. I think I expected too much. Good reading and clever. I wish I'd read it when I was younger and less cynical.
