Faye, Faraway

By: Helen Fisher

Narrated by: Sophie Roberts

Heartfelt and irresistible—“a lovely, deeply moving story of loss and love and memory made real” (Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author)—this emotionally resonant debut novel follows a woman who is given the impossible gift of traveling back in time to reunite with the mother she lost as a child.

Every night, as Faye tucks her daughters into bed, she thinks of her own mother, Jeanie, who died when Faye was only eight years old. The grief of that loss has never faded, shaping the way Faye loves her children and the quiet fear of what might one day be taken away.

Then, inexplicably, Faye is transported back into the past—where she comes face-to-face not only with her mother, alive and vibrant, but with her own younger self. Jeanie doesn’t recognize the grown woman Faye has become, though she senses a deep familiarity. As the two form a close friendship, they share confidences and moments Faye thought were lost forever—except for the one truth Faye cannot reveal.

Torn between the life she once had and the family waiting for her in the present, Faye must decide whether telling the truth will cost her the chance to return home. As time presses in, she faces an impossible choice between the mother she lost and the children she cannot leave behind.

Heartbreaking, hopeful, and quietly enchanting, this novel explores love across time, the enduring bond between mothers and daughters, and what it means to let go.

Critic reviews

"In a British accent and friendly tone, narrator Sophie Roberts portrays Faye, who speaks directly to the listener as she chronicles her story of time travel. Faye is a happily married 30-something with two young daughters when a fall through an old box sends her back to the 1970s. There she meets her younger self and her mother, who died when she was 8 years old. Roberts's conversational tone is appropriate to the novel's first-person point of view."

Perfect Time Travel story.

Loved it!! Kept me guessing til the end! maybe sister recommended it and it did not dissapoint.

Would've been great if it hadn't involved romance.

I would give this book five stars if it hadn't included the relationship with the main characters husband. Ugh. I couldn't see past how perfect her partner was. Like be frfr. It's not a realistic marriage. Idk it just got on my nerves. If you can suspend disbelief during the interactions with her spouse, then the book is perfect.

different

I did like this story, but if you are very into time travel type stories go in without any previous expectations. Just go in fresh and take it at value. The narrator wasn't my favorite but didn't bother me enough to not continue.

I lost much sleep because I couldn’t bear to stop

This is a a charming book that draws you in pretty quickly. You must get this one!

Best book I have ever read, or listened to

I absolutely adored this book! I sincerely hope the author writes a sequel or writes another book. I will definitely be watching and waiting.