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The Time Traveler's Wife

By: Audrey Niffenegger
Narrated by: Fred Berman, Phoebe Strole
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Publisher's summary

Clare and Henry have known each other since Clare was six and Henry was 36. They were married when Clare was 23 and Henry was 31. 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 misplaced in time, pulled to moments of emotional gravity from his life, past and future. His disappearances are spontaneous, his experiences unpredictable, alternately harrowing and amusing.

Clare and Henry's story unfolds from both points of view, depicting the effects of time travel on their marriage and their passionate love for each other. They attempt to live normal lives, pursuing familiar goals: steady jobs, good friends, children of their own. All of this is threatened by something they can neither prevent nor control, making their story intensely moving and entirely unforgettable.

©2003 Audrey Niffenegger; 2005 HighBridge Company (P)2003 BBC Audiobooks Ltd.

Critic reviews

  • Alex Award Winner, 2004

"Highly original first novel....Niffenegger has written a soaring love story illuminated by dozens of finely observed details and scenes....It is a fair tribute to her skill and sensibility to say that the book leaves a reader with the impression of life's riches and strangeness rather than of easy thrills." (Publishers Weekly)

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About time traveling, but not

I was initially reluctant to try out this book. I’m not into sci-fi or fantasy. This, to me, seemed to be more of a literary novel, with time travel more of a device through which to tell the story of Claire and Henry. The prose was beautiful throughout, the stories within the stories told with great care and eventually crafted into the larger story of the intricate intertwining of their lives. The narrators were amazing. From the moment they began speaking, they were Henry and Claire to me.

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A true love story

I absolutely love this piece of art. it is a great love story, but at the same time it is thrilling and surprising, which you do not find in love stories usually. the storyline is a masterpiece.

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In and out of consciousness

This is a meandering, pleasant title with no real motive. The narration is excellent and engaging. I shall hold the story in my mind for all of two seconds.

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Drew me into familiar places and times

This story is a different kind of beautiful. It's not science fiction, it's a special kind of magic where the how isn't as important as the when and the where. No spoilers, but the special bonds throughout are inspiring and a joy to behold.

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Interesting story with fantastic narration

My husband and I listened to this book while traveling. We absolutely loved it. The two people who read the book are FANTASTIC. Their narration added to the quality of the story.

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Interesting concept

I thought the language was a little over the top. I did enjoy the quotes from various authors. The narration and pro invitation was awesome!

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Love story worth the read!

Although the book requires a lot of concentration to follow the changes in time, it was a wonderful story of love, devotion, and life.

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Extraordinary

This novel is beautifully written and perfectly narrated. I did not want it to end.

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Here and Gone

Parts of this I liked and parts I didn't. It's an interesting story but repetitive in places. Sometimes it's confusing. Parts of it were heart wrenching, others uplifting.

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I love Time Travel Books

This is the ultimate time travel story. It doesn't follow the traditional guidelines, and that makes it more interesting. I still loved it.

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