The Time Keeper

By: Mitch Albom

Narrated by: Dan Stevens

Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

From the author who's inspired millions worldwide with books like Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven comes his most imaginative novel yet, The Time Keeper--a compelling fable about the first man on earth to count the hours.

The man who became Father Time.

In Mitch Albom's newest work of fiction, the inventor of the world's first clock is punished for trying to measure God's greatest gift. He is banished to a cave for centuries and forced to listen to the voices of all who come after him seeking more days, more years. Eventually, with his soul nearly broken, Father Time is granted his freedom, along with a magical hourglass and a mission: a chance to redeem himself by teaching two earthly people the true meaning of time.

He returns to our world--now dominated by the hour-counting he so innocently began--and commences a journey with two unlikely partners: one a teenage girl who is about to give up on life, the other a wealthy old businessman who wants to live forever. To save himself, he must save them both. And stop the world to do so.

Told in Albom's signature spare, evocative prose, this remarkably original tale will inspire readers everywhere to reconsider their own notions of time, how they spend it and how precious it truly is.

©2012 Mitch Albom, Inc. (P)2012 Hyperion

Insightful with crisp wit

Would you listen to The Time Keeper again? Why?

Yes, this is a story that deserves a spot in anyone's library. It encourages internal and external reflections and allows for a fresh perspective with each read.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Time Keeper?

The joining of three unlikely strangers separate from the constraints of time.

Which character – as performed by Dan Stevens – was your favorite?

Dan Stevens' performance as Sarah Lemon, a lost teenage girl seeking purpose is not only believable but commendable.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, I fought the urge to rebel when the flight attendant asked for all electronics to be shut down.

Any additional comments?

Another win for Albom

love it

mitch albom is one of my favorite authors. and this is a book i'll never regret listening to.

A great read,good timing for a book about time,.

Great read and timely also. Mitch tells a story like no one else does. He keeps drawing you in . This story is a l good one too..

Another Great Book by Mitch Albom

If you could sum up The Time Keeper in three words, what would they be?

A mesmerizing read

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Time Keeper?

His trip back to earth

Which character – as performed by Dan Stevens – was your favorite?

Father Time

Who was the most memorable character of The Time Keeper and why?

Father Time-his inner thoughts were brilliant. His suffering through time was a learning experience for him and the reader.

New for Mitch Albom

Would you consider the audio edition of The Time Keeper to be better than the print version?

I really enjoy audio books especially for travelling. No books to hall around and it's more comfortable lying on the beach.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I didn't have a favourite character. Each character touched my heart.

Have you listened to any of Dan Stevens’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no. Love the accent

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I really enjoyed the way the story flowed.

Any additional comments?

Mitch Alboms story writing is unique. I feel like he is telling his life experiences very creatively. I always feel renewed after reading one of his novels

Not the usual Time Travel story

The story begins rather slowly - I considered stopping. It's well written, and makes the reader contemplate his own life choices. Many deep phrases are included that cause introspection. Over all, I'm glad I bought it. The narration was very good, although he has a bit of trouble with female voices, which could be an issue in tales with more female characters. Loosely compares to It's a Beautiful Life or A Christmas Story: not time travel.

Wow

This book is gonna keep you thinking for months after your done with it. Thought provoking and beautifully narrated. Wow!

An Excellent listen!

Loved every "MINUTE" of it! Great story! Highly recommended. Find the "TIME" to listen !

love this author

great to listen in audible. you can feel the characters and empathize with them. a great choice for leisure let listening

Fantastic Story!!!

Yesterday I had LASIK performed on my eyes and needed to keep them closed without stimulation for 24-hours. Something nearly impossible for me to do is sit still and do nothing for any length of time. I needed something that would help.

I have many books on Audible on Sales, Self-Help, PTS and more, but none of them appealed to me at the time. Fate stepped in and put this book in front of me on my scroll.

I read this book, along with all the others #mitchalbom has written when they came out many years ago, but never looked into them on Audible . Again, this was fate.

At a time when I needed time to still myself and heal, a book about time was placed in front of me. Listening to it brought back many memories, some good, some bad, but mine just the same.

If you have never read it (or listened to it) I highly encourage you to do so. It will show you what is important in life and what isn’t. I am thankful for fate stepping in to remind me at a time I not only needed the distraction, but the message as well.