This extraordinary, magical novel is the story of Clare and Henry who have known each other since Clare was six and Henry was thirty-six, and were married when Clare was twenty-two and Henry thirty. Impossible but true, because Henry is one of the first people diagnosed with Chrono-Displacement Disorder: periodically his genetic clock resets and he finds himself pulled suddenly into his past or future. His disappearances are spontaneous and his experiences are alternately harrowing and amusing. The Time Traveler's Wife depicts the effects of time travel on Henry and Clare's passionate love for each other with grace and humour. Their struggle to lead normal lives in the face of a force they can neither prevent nor control is intensely moving and entirely unforgettable.
About the Author
Audrey Niffenegger is in her thirties and lives in Chicago. She teaches full-time at the Columbia College Chicago Center for Book and Paper Arts.
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Reviews
– Customer review on 05/07/2007
Definitley one of the best books I have read. As someone who would love to believe in time travel and yet knows this is not possible, this book almost had me believing it might just be true. The characters are well rounded,the story entertaining and a generally "unputdownable" book.
Fantastic book!
It will stay with you long after you've finished the last page. This is an original and very unique story, where the science fiction elements (very interesting and well done in themselves) are really secondary to a beautiful and moving love story between Henry and Clare.
I highly recommend this novel to anyone who loves great fiction. The characters are all very real and the story is riveting.
This book is in my all time top ten favourites, I hope we see more great things from this author.
This is the only book that has ever made me cry. [ with the exception of Harry Potter :) ]
Truly genius book. The abstract concept first appealed to me and persuaded me to purchase it. Upon reading it, the persuasive writing made me believe that this story was somewhat realistic in its own way. It is such a sweet story. The different perspectives through differences in time periods truly make you wonder about fate, and destiny. The ending is superb although you cant help but wonder.. 'what if..'
What can I say that hasn't already been said about this book? It's truly a fantastic read. Very clever and entertaining. the title makes it sound science fiction but it is actually a love story that spans the ages, literally. Don't delay, put this one on the top of your 'to read' list.
One of the best books I have read, and re-read, and re-read…. In a long time! Niffenegger has such a remarkable and individual style, and although I constantly found myself returning to the start of each chapter to discover where in time I was reading, this didn’t detract at all from the story. Not much can make me cry, but “The Time Travelers Wife” did it. A truly unique and enjoyable book – “Feel good story of the year”!
An utterly compelling and beautiful read - highly recommended. However, if you are easily confused by a plot that jumps around in time (as my mother was - she couldn't get into the book at all) you might want to give it a wide berth. For the rest - compulsory reading.
An amazingly beautiful story that will stay with you for a long time. I found the structure and changing in time easy to follow and that the story was intricately woven together to create so much more than a simple chronological account.
This is one of those books that has a lasting impact. It makes you think outside the box as it defies all logical thought processes. Being a stickler for logic, I found it a little confusing to start with, but once I let my mind go I was transported to a whole new parallel world in which anything was possible. An exhilerating yet deeply touching read. I defy anybody to not be hooked by this story.
the time traveler's wife is a very interesting read, even if you have never had a specific interest in time travel. It gives a unique and some what quirky approach to the subject of time travel it makes it really interesting. I actually couldnt put this book down once i had started it. a great read!
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