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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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Loved the audio most of all

I read the book years ago, and of course own the movie, but the audio book I love most of all. Over a course of days I get to live with Claire and Henry in my head. This is the book I feel compelled to re-read at least once a year.

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Interesting Concept

Throughly enjoyable. I didn't know what to expect with this selection, but I was hooked right to the end.

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Excellent novel and audiobook

The narrators of this book do a fantastic job of fleshing out the characters -- the author does her part too! I was so very much drawn into this story and found it most difficult to realize that I was coming to its conclusion. Quite hauntingly beautiful. HIghest recommendation.

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Fascinating

I was so into this story I listened it superfast. I cry and laughed with them. I really recommend this book.

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Romance or Sci-Fi

Marvelous novel. Is it a love story or is it science fiction? I bought it as sci-fi and found myself comparing notes on time travel with other writers. But, I enjoyed it as a romance novel (oh no, a chick book).

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Complex but moving

Wonderful narrations of a complex but moving story. The movie was only a teaser for this tale of love.

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Why am I still crying

This story is so heartbreaking. I love how the characters are so flawed. Makes reading more realistic. Great book!!!

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what a tale!

knew nothing about this book. never saw the TV show/movie/whatever.

absolutely enjoy3d the entire book. what a delicious story, well read. 10/10 stars

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Don’t read this unless you want to cry

The movie does not do this book justice. The relationships between the cheaters on the screen are two 2D Henry is the bad guy but I’m the book both have their faults but everyone’s motivations are explained and canceled out. It’s so easy to become attached to these characters. You will happy cry and sad cry and bawl your eyes out.

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I wish it kept going

I wish there was a sequel....or a continuation of Albas story!! great from start to finish!

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