Laurie Frankel is the author of one previous novel, The Atlas of Love. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband, son, and border collie.
Praise for Laurie Frankel's Goodbye for Now:
“Frankel’s clever and well-considered second novel extends the
reach of technology just beyond our fingertips, where it feels
possible.”
—The New York Times
“Clever, funny, moving, intelligent, Goodbye For Now is about love
and loss, real live emotions and human relationships in a cyber
world taken to its extreme. Will Laurie Frankel’s wonderful book
capture your heart and imagination? Absolutely. You will laugh; you
will cry. And you will probably start video chatting with your
loved ones daily, just in case an inspired computer genius jumps on
Frankel’s idea.”
—Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain
“It’s a book that will grip you, make you laugh and possibly cry,
and make you think. . . . Frankel spins a story of a brilliant
software genius who invents an algorithm that resurrects the image,
voice and words of his grieving girlfriend’s dead grandmother. . .
. These are characters worth reading about: the two quirky,
sweet-natured principals are surrounded by colorful people. . . .
Let it just be said that the events unleash enough tears to rival
Seattle’s annual rainfall. And yet, Goodbye for Now is still
hopeful and thoughtful and securely rooted in a belief in the
essential goodness of which people are capable.”
—The Seattle Times
“The Social Network meets One Day in an attractive love-and-loss
story that applies new technology to the job of soothing broken
hearts.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“If you like your love stories modern, clever, and a little weepy
(think One Day), you will adore this.”
—Redbook
“Computer science flirts with sci-fi when a programmer creates
software that (almost) lets the living talk with the departed.”
—Sacramento Bee
“Goodbye For Now is a fabulous, original read—very funny, yet so
sad and thought-provoking too. I couldn’t put it down.”
—Liane Moriarty, bestselling author of What Alice Forgot
“Somewhere in the middle of Goodbye For Now, I found myself getting
angry at Laurie Frankel for moving so seamlessly between hilarious
and devastating, and for making me feel so deeply for her
characters. I offer this as both recommendation and warning: this
book will engross you and affect you, and you should know that you
won’t be putting it down unchanged.”
—Carolyn Parkhurst, New York Times bestselling author of The Dogs
of Babel and The Nobodies Album
“A smart, engaging novel that will make even the most skeptical
online dating holdout reconsider. That's because Seattle-based
author Laurie Frankel has written a love story featuring loveable
characters and a premise so intriguing you hope someone will
actually invent the computer program at the heart of this tale.. .
. . The strength of Frankel’s story is that she tackles big
questions surrounding grief. . . . A perfect end-of-summer cottage
read. As a writer, Frankel is literate, funny and at times
poignant.”
—Toronto Star
“There’s no denying Frankel’s warmth, wit and ingenuity in this
cleverly conceived charmer.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Frankel tells a touching story of how this young couple deals with
a new love in a world full of loss and sadness. Her first novel,
The Atlas of Love, was a wonderful, heartfelt read, and while this
book has a completely different story line, it retains that
emotional core. Frankel is an author to watch and definitely to
keep in stock.”
—Library Journal (starred review)
“Frankel addresses thorny questions with thought and care.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Frankel presents a fascinating concept as she keenly and
sensitively explores themes of love and loss in this tearjerker
centered on technology that pushes the boundaries of artificial
intelligence. A compelling novel that tugs at the heartstrings;
keep tissues handy.”
—Booklist (starred review)
“An ingenious emotional riptide of a story that leaves your heart
drifting in the gulf between losing a loved one and actually
letting them go.”
—Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the
Corner of Bitter and Sweet
“Frankel is unafraid to take on big questions as she weaves
together her entertaining and thought-provoking story. The result
is an imaginative tale that explores life, love and what
lasts.”
—BookPage
“Brilliantly unsettling. . . . This is an unforgettable,
heartbreaking novel about love after death, and is impossible to
put down.”
—Image (UK)
“A thought-provoking 2012 love story well-told.”
—Company (UK)
“Beautifully written . . . brilliant.”
—Heat (UK), 5 stars
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