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Replay

By: Ken Grimwood
Narrated by: William Dufris
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In 1988, 43-year-old Jeff Winston died of a heart attack. But then he awoke, and it was 1963; Jeff was 18 all over again, his memory of the next two decades intact. This time around, Jeff would gain all the power and wealth he never had before. This time around he'd know how to do it right. Until next time.
©1998 Ken Grimwood (P)2008 Tantor

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World Fantasy Award, Best Novel, 1988

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Great book!

This was a great story, beginning to end. The topic could have led to a cliche and predictable story, but it wasn't at all! The story is very deep and existential, and I especially appreciated the relational elements. Linking this book to Groundhog Day doesn't do it justice. It remains a topic of discussion between my husband and I months after"reading" it. Definitely recommend!!!

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Replay-Again

I first read this story many years ago and was fascinated by it. I have since read it three more times and recently listened to it on audible. It has been one of my top ten reads in life and I have turned many others on to it.
A simple idea of a person dying and being reborn at an earlier stage in life, with all the knowledge you had before is intriguing. Grimwood mixes the story with wonder, humor, sadness, sex, ambition, love, love lost and then hope. The story of a man trying to find his place in the world after reliving his life over and over is something that makes one think as well as be entertained. A must read.

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Brilliant!

I 1st read this book in the 90s. When I recommend it to others they usually compare it's concept to Groundhog Day. Such a comparison devalues this amazing novel. This book will haunt you. I'm trilled to experience it on audio. Outstanding!

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May have been a different experience with another narrator

I have never written a review before but just had to give a warning about the narration. Be sure you listen to a sample. I almost didn’t make it through this book solely because of the inflection the narrator used.

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A very 1980s story

It was mostly enjoyable and the end didn't suck . Could have done with fewer sex scenes though.

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Exactly My Kind of Book

I loved it. I wish I could find more like this. It has all kinds of cool stuff like time travel, gambling, sex, drugs and love & death. You really get to know the characters and I didn't want the book to end. One of the top 10 in my collection.

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A VERY GOOD TIME TRAVEL BOOM

From the beginning to the end, this held my attention & was very interesting Audiobook.

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Good story, a bit long.

Sometimes the story felt a bit slow. Narration was good. Overall a good, thought provoking story.

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once you start

it's a story I could not stop from playing. A universally understood question we have asked ourselves, here at least we can hear such a question play out.

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My Favorite Book for the past 10 years

Replay was the first book that I searched for when I joined audible. I am glad to see that it is finally available.

Replay has been my favorite book for the past 10 years. I have two hard cover copies one for my library and a second that I use as a loaner. I have lent the book out to no fewer than 10 friends. I have not gotten anything less than rave reviews from those that have read it.

The writing is excellent. Imagine if you could live your life over again. Would you end up the same person? What would you do differently? What could you do now to change your future? These are all wonderful topics that the book explores. The book also demonstrates how fleeting life is and that each moment should be savored to its fullest.

This was my third time through the book and I was so moved that I wanted to write a fan letter to the author. I was disappointed to see that he had passed away of a heart attack. One could only hope that he is Replaying his life again.

Don't just trust my opinion. Visit Amazon.com there are 313 reviews for this book and it got 4.5 stars. Enjoy.

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