Forever Is the Worst Long Time

A Novel

By: Camille Pagán

Narrated by: Timothy Andrés Pabon

Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

From acclaimed author Camille Pagán comes a wry, heartfelt exploration of love and loss.

When struggling novelist James Hernandez meets poet Louisa "Lou" Bell, he's sure he's just found the love of his life. There's just one problem: she's engaged to his oldest friend, Rob. So James toasts their union and swallows his desire.

As the years pass, James's dreams always seem just out of reach - he can't finish that novel, can't mend his relationship with his father, can't fully commit to a romantic relationship. He just can't move on. But after betrayal fractures Lou's once-solid marriage, she turns to James for comfort.

When Lou and James act on their long-standing mutual attraction, the consequences are more heartbreaking - and miraculous - than either of them could have ever anticipated. Then life throws James one more curveball, and he, Rob, and Lou are forced to come to terms with the unexpected ways in which love and loss are intertwined.

©2017 Camille Pagán (P)2016 Brilliance Audio

Sad story

Not very uplifting. I wasn’t expecting the story to take such a sad turn and regretted reading it.

uninteresting, boring characters

I wouldn't have finished this book had it not been the only audio book I had queued up - and I was driving.
This story was dull as were the characters. So many times I wondered why I was putting myself through it (I had recently quit The Guest Book and I hated the idea of tossing in the towel a second time 🙄)
The story is told by one of the main characters. It is flat and lifeless - and boring. I had no investment in them whatsoever. About 3/4 in tragedy strikes but the story was so dry and the characters so uninteresting that even then I couldn't bring myself to care.
Did I mention that the book was dull? ⭐️
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Captivating Story

This is my second Pagan book via audible and I thoroughly enjoyed it and was sad when it was over. Having not read the synopsis before jumping in, I was surprised by the male narrator but soon found myself engrossed in his narrative. Pagan's character development brings you into each character's world and I feel as though their old friends. I was unsure where the story was headed and enjoyed the roller coaster of emotions. I appreciated the method of which Pagan wove the timeline and her honesty in depicting the trials of post partum and the unique circumstances in which James finds himself. I laughed, I cried, and I recommend this book.

Heartbreaking & Beautiful

It’s a bit of a giveaway from the title that it will be sad, but it still hurt. The characters are so human and it’s like having a friend tell you their story. So powerful, and so sad. Touching story to say the least.

Really good story!

I thought the narrator was very good (other than when he did Pascal’s parts- terrible accent!) and the story was very good, too. Sad for sure but I think you can kind of tell by the title of the book it would be sad so this shouldn’t be a surprise! Would recommend.

Unexpected story

Being a Michigander, the story captivated me based on it’s location. What a beautiful story of friendship and love. Prepare for tears. Lots of them.

Hard to listen

Good book but STRONGLY disliked narration - so hard to get through, enjoyed the story but the narration made it hard to appreciate

So touching

I loved it. It was so sweet and did an amazing job of navigating complicated relationships and families.

wonderful sequel

usually not my genre, but I was pleasantly surprised at how blown away I was

amazing

This book was very good. It brought out so many emotions as a good book should. I would recommend this to anyone.