The time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger alibris. Passionately in love, clare and henry vow to hold onto each other and their marriage as they struggle with the effects of chronodisplacement disorder. The time travelers wife depicts the effects of time travel on henry and clares marriage and their passionate love for each other as the story unfolds from both points of view. If you love tv shows like outlander, timeless, doctor who or quantum leap, then this list of the best time. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the time travelers wife by aubrey niffenegger. I am reading her fearful symmetry by the same author of time travelers wife. Audrey niffenegger is writing a followup to the time travelers wife, which is exciting news for fans. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. It is interesting how the books that defy confinement to a single genre provide the most intriging premises.
Handpicked recommendations to other books that have a similar writing style or theme to the time travelers wife. The time travelers wife is an undeniably sexy book, so full of love and longing that i felt. Nov 19, 2017 niffeneggers debut novel, the time travelers wife 2003, was a national bestseller. The time travelers wife quotes by audrey niffenegger. This study guide consists of approximately 90 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the time traveler s wife. Similar books like the time travelers wife tastedive. While the many iterations and loops here are intricately woven, the plot, proper, is fairly simple. A complicated space time frame similar in some aspects to the one used in bones of the earth, may dishearten some readers. The sequel is one of two books the author is currently working on, she revealed on. To say nothing of the dog is a good one to start with time travel, humour and pg wodehouse like situations.
In henry and clares universe, love is a huge virtue. The time travelers wife came to me at the right time in my life. The time travelers wife book by audrey niffenegger. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Audrey niffenegger imagines this story of an accidental time traveler and the love of his life with grace and humanity. Try jack finneys time and again, a great time travel novel.
In the time traveler s wife, the love between henry and clare is expressed in a variety of ways. The time traveler s wife depicts the effects of time travel on henry and clares marriage and their passionate love for each other as the story unfolds from both points of view. Clare and henry attempt to live normal lives, pursuing familiar goals, steady jobs, good friends, children of their own. The ideal relationship according to the time travelers. Audrey niffenegger is writing a sequel to her bestselling debut novel the time travelers wife vintage. This unique tale of love tests the boundaries and constraints of love, the time traveler s wife, is an. Apr 14, 20 normally, i try my very best not to reread books. The time traveler s wife is a real treat for time travel genre lovers. What speaks for the book as being mainly clares story, however, is that the narration follows her chronological timeline, which.
Normally i dont like books that are slightly science fictional but i liked this because of the love story. The ideal relationship according to the time travelers wife. Has anyone got any recommendations for something similar. Time traveler wife by niffenegger, first edition abebooks. The time travelers wife is audrey niffeneggers second novel.
Books by audrey niffenegger author of the time travelers. Seductive and shapely but natural at the same time. Or you could think of it as a crazy story about a stalker who. The time traveler s wife is the debut novel of american author audrey niffenegger, published in 2003. Sep 09, 2003 the trips, triggered by stress, are unpredictable, and his destination is usually connected to an important event in his life, like his mothers death. The time travelers wife is neither romance, nor science fiction, nor pure fantasy. Yet the narration seems to devote equal attention to clare and henry. Niffeneggers debut novel, the time travelers wife 2003, was a national bestseller. Well, at least not for a few good years, because as time passes, perspective changes, and new lessons are learnt. The time travelers wife is an unconventional love story that centers on a man with a strange genetic disorder that causes him to unpredictably timetravel and his wife, an artist, who has to cope with his constant absence.
Connie willis has some interesting books about time travel, that to me, were quite novel. I fell in love with the novel and i was wondering if there are novels similar to it. The trips, triggered by stress, are unpredictable, and his destination is usually connected to an important event in his life, like. Henry has a genetic condition that causes him to time travel. Rather like alice sebolds the lovely bones, in which a girl looks down from heaven after her death and even manages to intervene in the lives of those left behind, the time traveler s wife sets. I dont think id truly understood the nature of heartbreak in anything else id read previously, as i hadnt personally experienced it. If you liked the time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger, here are some books like this. Audrey niffenegger has 39 books on goodreads with 2593694 ratings. Blink of an eye by ted dekker is faced pace, with similar characters as time travlers wife. The time travelers wife audiobook by audrey niffenegger.
The time travelers wife other books for lovers of the time. I give the time traveler s wife by audrey niffenegger a 35 stars. The time traveler s wife by audrey niffenegger currently reading this. See more ideas about the time traveler s wife, time travel and wife movies. Books similar to the time travelers wife goodreads. Does anyone know of books that are similar to the time traveler s wife by audrey niffengger.
The time travelers wife is an unconventional love story that centers on a man with a strange genetic disorder that causes him to unpre audrey niffenegger born june, 1963 in south haven, michigan is a writer and artist. Henry, the time traveler, is the protagonist, with time itself as the antagonist. The united states is the original publication place of the book. Click on a title, author name or category to see similar books. The time traveler s wife book cover the official front cover of the first edition of the book, published in 2003. Where were going, you dont need roadsbut you do need a fully. In fact, i would say that listening to the novel is superior to. Audrey niffeneggers most popular book is the time traveler s wife. Like many good books, some things were changed and added to the. Her next effort, the novel the time traveler s wife, catapulted her into bestseller status. Niffenegger wrote it while going through an emotionally distant and complicated relationship. Does anyone know of books that are similar to the time. First of all, what you should know about this book is that it tells the story of a love between a woman clare.
The time travelers wife was originally a book written in 2003 by audrey niffenegger. Called the great timetravel story by stephen king, time and again is. It overcomes all obstacles and even surpasses death. Fiercely inventive, slyly ambitious, and lovingly told, the time travelers wife sparkles as it fearlessly explores the delicate interplay of love and time. This is one of the best, confusing at first but that makes it even more intriguing.
Instead hes stuck in a time loop reliving not only the good moments, but the worst moments of his life over and over again from different angles. The time travelers wife depicts the effects of time travel on henry and clares marriage and their passionate love for each other, as the story unfolds from both points of view. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Dec 04, 2012 the film version of the time travelers wife is visually stunning and a wonderful adaptation. Both actors were easy to understand and read the book in an engaging way. Many of these films use either a mental ability, magical device or a time machine, some seem to have help from a higher power and sometimes the person just wakes up in a different time.
The time traveler s wife audrey niffenegger, author. But seriously, the muse of edouard manet is sublime. Niffenegger s debut novel, the time traveler s wife 2003, was a national bestseller. The time travelers wife audrey niffenegger, author. I know these books arent popular with mumsnetters but i really enjoyed them. Oct 20, 2003 henry prefers the simple things in life like a good cup of coffee, a good book, and music. If you like the time traveler s wife you might like similar books water for elephants, the help, the lovely bones, memoirs of a geisha, the secret life of bees. Niffeneggers debut novel, the time traveler s wife 2003, was a national bestseller. The book simply transports you to a magical place where the movie can not the time traveler s wife. Sep 27, 2019 with that in mind, reading a new timetravel book is like finding a whole new dimension.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Its a time travel book with great romance but not rippling abs fabio type of romance more like a true relationship, like in time travelers wife or in outlander. Audrey niffenegger finally gives goahead to time traveler. The time traveler s wife is an unconventional love story that centers on a man with a strange genetic disorder that causes him to. I like her ideas, although i find that some of her books could do with a bit of editing longer than they need to be.
A dazzling novel in the most untraditional fashion, this is the remarkable story of henry detamble, a dashing. The title the time traveler s wife suggests that clare is the main character in the story. The time traveler s wife movie poster check out the official movie poster, which primarily focuses on the two actors who play clare and henry. The time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger, paperback. The time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger audio book. I have read a load of scifi books lately and enjoyed time travel postapocalyptic type stories, like city at worlds end, sleeper awakens the door into summer, i wasnt sure what to expect from this one, but i can honestly say i have never emotionally engaged with a story in the way i have with the time traveler s wife. Highly original and imaginative, this debut novel raises questions about. Unfortunately, in condensing the novel the story loses a lot of its charm and the substance that makes it so good. The time travelers wife is a houdini box of a novel, filled with spring latches and trap doors. While it does cut a lot of the novel, obviously for time reasons, everything that is left in is a close match to the book. The time travelers wife other books for lovers of the. If you like the time travelers wife you might like similar books water for elephants, the help, the lovely bones, memoirs of a geisha, the secret life of.
We laugh and laugh, and nothing can ever be sad, no one can be lost, or dead, or far away. I finally got around to reading the time traveler s wife after it was highly recommended by both my sister, and boyfriend. Jul 05, 2004 i have read a load of scifi books lately and enjoyed time travel postapocalyptic type stories, like city at worlds end, sleeper awakens the door into summer, i wasnt sure what to expect from this one, but i can honestly say i have never emotionally engaged with a story in the way i have with the time travelers wife. But back to the time travelers wife, by audrey niffenegger. Divergent by author veronica roth is about survivors of a postapocalyptic future where people have. You could say that the time travelers wife is a sciencefictiony romance about eternal love and all that sniffy, weepy stuff. Books similar to the time traveler s wife the time traveler s wife. They captured the story, the flavor, the essence of the. Feb 16, 2020 if you like your romance in multiple installments.
Like most people faced with henrys condition, gomez has to first see henry disappear before he can believe the mans a time traveler. The 9 best answers from audrey niffeneggers reddit ama. Between the ages of 6 and 18, clare, rich, talented, and beautiful, is repeatedly visited by timetraveling henry, in his 30s and 40s. Ill say this for the audio version of the time traveler s wife the reading was excellent. Reading lists book lists reading time reading room love book this book new books books to read the time travelers wife. Jan 30, 2004 rather like alice sebolds the lovely bones, in which a girl looks down from heaven after her death and even manages to intervene in the lives of those left behind, the time travelers wife sets. It is a love story about a man with a genetic disorder that causes him to time travel unpredictably, and about his wife, an artist, who has to cope with his frequent absences and dangerous experiences. Yes i agree its a great read after you get over the confusion. Listen to time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger at. Like she could be your neighbor or teaching your kid. Clare and henry attempt to live normal lives, pursuing familiar goals steady jobs, good friends, children of their own. One of my favorite books the time traveler s wife is one of my favorite books. When i first read this unique novel about ten years ago, i laughed and cried and fell in love and immediately proclaimed it as one of my top five books of all time and my husband loved it, too.
Buy the time traveler s wife by niffenegger, audrey from amazon s fiction books store. I know films cant be like the books, so i carefully did not reread it. Im 14 and ive read books like the harry potter series, the twilight saga, and many books by nicholas sparks like the notebook. Rachel mcadams and eric bana are soulmates in stolen.
Audrey niffenegger finally gives goahead to time traveler s wife ebook. A timetravel love story par excellenceit will be a hardhearted reader who is not moved to tears by the dangers henry and clare ultimately face, and by the authors soaring celebration of the victory of love over time. Yesterday, raven girl author audrey niffenegger took to riama to talk about her classic time travel love story the time traveler s wife and her other works. A funny, often poignant tale of boy meets girl with a twist. In fact, my debut novel, hold back the stars, owes a great debt to the time travelers wife. The time traveler s wife is an unconventional love story that centers on a man with a strange genetic disorder that causes him to unpredictably time travel and his wife, an artist, who has to cope with his frequent and unpredictable absences. When one of my book groups chose the time traveler s wife by audrey neffenegger for july, i was happy to read it for a second time.
I was wondering if the time traveler s wife is really inappropriate. Houghton mifflin harcourt by audrey niffenegger and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The time traveler s wife this book is exactly what it sounds like. The time traveler s wife depicts the effects of time travel on henry and clares marriage and their passionate love for each other, as the story unfolds from both points of view. Its a time travel book with great romance but not rippling abs fabio type of romance more like a true relationship, like in time traveler s wife or in outlander which i also highly recommend. Buy the time traveler s wife by audrey niffenegger online at alibris. Feb 27, 2014 yesterday, raven girl author audrey niffenegger took to riama to talk about her classic time travel love story the time traveler s wife and her other works. Audio book superior format written by lindsay from west caldwell, nj on december 14th, 2010.
Time travelers wife sequel from niffenegger the bookseller. I have read a load of scifi books lately and enjoyed time travel postapocalyptic type stories, like city at worlds end, sleeper awakens the door into summer, i wasnt sure what to expect from this one, but i can honestly say i have never emotionally engaged with a story in the way i have with the time travelers wife. Aubrey niffeneggers debut novel the time travelers wife 2003 was a runaway bestseller and adapted to a major film in 2009. It would also be great if some of you can share what novels you recommend for me to read if you liked the time traveler s wife. Clare and henry attempt to live normal lives, pursuing familiar goalssteady jobs, good friends, children of their own. That s not to say that it s perfect or a work of fiction that will change the face of american literature, but i found it very engaging and hard to put down. Its a time travel book with great romance but not rippling abs fabio type of romance more like a true relationship, like in time travelers wife or in outlander which i also highly recommend. Mar 02, 2018 in fact, my debut novel, hold back the stars, owes a great debt to the time travelers wife. Book similar to time travellers wife and one day mumsnet. Jul 05, 2003 niffenegger s debut novel, the time traveler s wife 2003, was a national bestseller. Find books like the time travelers wife from the worlds largest community of readers. Pdf the time traveler s wife download full pdf book. Clare first meets henry when she is six years old and he suddenly appears, naked, in the meadow near her home.
It is a man versus nature story told with new ideas. I am lying on the battered chaise lounge in the backyard with books and magazines cast adrift. Handpicked recommendations to other books that have a similar writing style or theme to the time traveler s wife. There is a ton of interesting books to read and enjoy but this one i. Goodreads members who liked the time travelers wife also liked. Books similar to the time travelers wife bookbrowse.
So it seems that most peoples sense of whats real or not real depends on if they can see it or not. The time travelers wife and millions of other books are available for instant access. The time travel aspect wasnt the biggest deal for me, what i really loved was the pace of the story and the characters. Take a quantum leap with us as we explore the best time travel books you havent read, but should definitely check out. This is the story of henry detamble the time traveler and clare abshire the time travelers wife.
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