#23 The Time Traveler's Wife

[desideratum]

So, what is it about this book that causes people to tear through it? I read it in three days. Doppleganger at 50 Books did the same. tabloidman read it in a weekend, and dobledorje read it in a handful of days as well. I guess it's just that the story moves along at a pretty good clip, and even though the book is a hefty 536 pages, you don't feel as though you're

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[thespos]

If you're still in a sci-fi time travel kind of mood, I just finished The Man Who Folded Himself - and I did it in one sitting (short book). It was fantastic. It was originally written in 1972, and the author updated and revised it in 2003. :-)

[desideratum]

Because it wasn't good enough the first time? I am wary of rewrites after the fact. Why to authors doubt themselves?

[desideratum]

Ugh. Do, not to. I'll give it a look though.

[thespos]

Actually, I think the intent was to include additional historical references that occurred between 1972 and 2003, like 9/11, things like that. The actual structure of the story didn't change, only the addition of historical events.

[amanda_mary]

Ooh -- The Age of Innocence is a pretty big downer, and the main character is pretty unlikeable. But it's a really engaging story nonetheless.

I'll cop to liking the movie version of The Notebook, too. I challenge even the hardest hearted person not to tear up a little at the end!

[desideratum]

Yeah, I'm not sure I'm in the mood for The Age of Innocence just now. Maybe later.

And total word to your comment about The Notebook. It's too sweet not to get a little misty at the end.

If you haven't read The Time Traveller's Wife, give it a chance. I think you might like it a lot. Especially in light of your pregnantness and whatnot.

[bibliophile]

Awww...The Age of Innocence is so great though! Although House of Mirth is by far the superior if comparing the two. Poor Lily.

[desideratum]

I didn't say I was never going to read it. Just you know, not right now.

[tabloidman]

I'm glad you enjoyed the book. I know it's not of the greatest pieces of literature of all time, but I know that for a romance story, it was honestly one of the best stories I've read in awhile--and it didn't even really feel like a romance story. Like I said before, I recommend it to all my customers that are looking for a good, solid fiction read; I don't know many people who haven't enjoyed that book and its tale.

I never really was able to picture anyone in specific in my head for Henry, but for Clare, I think I ended up using Kirsten Dunst for some reason. She just seemed to fit the role right.

[desideratum]

Yeah, I dug up Doppleganger's post on the subject, and I saw that you'd said that there. Makes sense, especially for the younger versions.^^;

I think it's a nice, solid read. Not too deep or taxing. It left me with a good feeling.

[doctor_ricey]

The other day I went to the bookstore to pick up the final volume to my manga, Ceres, when I noticed The Time Traveller's Wife. I wanted to take a look at it, but I had to run and didn't get the chance. I'm glad you kind of reviewed it though-- it makes me really want to check it out now ^.^

I wanted too see the movie House of Mirth too, but I can't find ot anywhere. Boo-urns.