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dianacarmel's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I read this for a reading challenge but would otherwise not recommend it. It starts with a naked adult man befriending a six year old girl and doesn’t improve from there.
mdevlin923's review against another edition
2.0
Follows the romance between Henry and Clare. Henry sporadically and (sometimes) unwillingly time-travels to his past and future. This has been happening to him since he was a child, but as an adult he time travels to meet his future wife when she is a child. They form a relationship and begin their relationship.
It was a really interesting concept...somebody who time travels back and forth visiting his loved ones (and even himself). But the idea of him visiting his wife as a child and "molding" her into the person she becomes is a very weird. Additionally, the fact that Clare feels the need to save herself for basically her whole life when Henry visits her in the future before he dies. It's kind of creepy.
That being said, I was totally hooked and wanted to keep reading it.
It was a really interesting concept...somebody who time travels back and forth visiting his loved ones (and even himself). But the idea of him visiting his wife as a child and "molding" her into the person she becomes is a very weird. Additionally, the fact that Clare feels the need to save herself for basically her whole life when Henry visits her in the future before he dies. It's kind of creepy.
That being said, I was totally hooked and wanted to keep reading it.
taibell07's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Disappointed. This is the first time that I enjoyed the movie and tv show more than the book. The love that they had for each other, did not justify the pedophilia, the love did not justify how they treated the people that loved them, and the way other races were depicted seemed a little off for me.
ehsan1358's review against another edition
1.0
Even a chimp knows time travelling has nothing to do with genetic disorder!
Beside its pseudo sci-fi time travelling theme, the book is nothing but a 2nd hand vulgar love story with a vomiting dose of sex, church, and obsession for making baby. A recipe for a soap opera.
I picked it up as it was shortlisted for Arthur C. Clarke award and also a person I followed gave it 5 stars. I was wrong, not following her anymore.
Beside its pseudo sci-fi time travelling theme, the book is nothing but a 2nd hand vulgar love story with a vomiting dose of sex, church, and obsession for making baby. A recipe for a soap opera.
I picked it up as it was shortlisted for Arthur C. Clarke award and also a person I followed gave it 5 stars. I was wrong, not following her anymore.
patriciahanna's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I really liked the back and forth in time and seeing the changes in Henry and Claire throughout their relationship
bored_chloe's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I found this book average. I don't understand all the love, though there were plenty of parts I liked.
However, I hated how Henry met Clare when he was an adult and she was a child. It could have easily been Henry travelling as a boy meeting a young Clare instead for the most part, and that would make Clare's crush on Henry more reasonable and Henry's thoughts on young Clare was less creepy.
I also thought the last part dragged a lot until the very last thirty or so pages where it was good again. overall, I liked it but I probably won't want to reread it any time soon.
However, I hated how Henry met Clare when he was an adult and she was a child. It could have easily been Henry travelling as a boy meeting a young Clare instead for the most part, and that would make Clare's crush on Henry more reasonable and Henry's thoughts on young Clare was less creepy.
I also thought the last part dragged a lot until the very last thirty or so pages where it was good again. overall, I liked it but I probably won't want to reread it any time soon.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicide
ltulisiak's review against another edition
dark
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kari_coz's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVE THIS BOOK. I just can't put it down, and I don't want it to end. I have to give this book five stars. The writing style, character point of view changes, and imagery is awesome. I have to recommend this book to every girl, it's probably the best love story I've ever read. I think the main point of the book is to love your partner in the here and now. I've tried to learn from this and stop worrying about our long term relationship needs like marriage and babies and crap, and focus on ensuring Ben and I show our love to each other everyday, every chance we get.