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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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Would you consider the audio edition of Replay to be better than the print version?

Yes.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jeff. Very authentic.

What about William Dufris’s performance did you like?

Witty, calm, likable, charming.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

I've always been intrigued by the thought of reliving my life, knowing then what I know now. This book took me on such a journey over and over again, testing out what would happen during various scenarios. The ending was a happy and hopeful one. Can't wait to read another book by this author!

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I really enjoyed this book

Love this book! the narrator was smooth and concise, without being to wordy. Great story of something no I have never read about. And probably never will again.

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Great story, horrible narrator!

What made the experience of listening to Replay the most enjoyable?

It was a great story that kept your attention. I sat in my garage at home many times because I didn't want to stop listening.

What other book might you compare Replay to and why?

11/22/63 by Stephen King. He got his premise for his book from Replay and I can see the correlation. If you like this book, you MUST read 11/22/63!

What didn’t you like about William Dufris’s performance?

To put it nicely, I HATED his narration. Several times I thought about getting it in paperback so I could read it in a normal voice. His "female" characters voice was awful and he made the narrator sound exhausted all the time. Took away from the book for sure.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When he lost his daughter Gretchen and grieved over that, it was sad.

Any additional comments?

Get a new narrator and this would be a 5 star book easily!

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Love this book

Good story and nice performance. Makes you think, wonder what it must be like to live your life over and over again.

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Great story!

I really enjoyed the story and specially its conclusion.
Although I was really annoyed by the narrator’s voice (he sounded like he had a cold) and it took some getting used to.

*SPOILER ALERT*
I loved that the were no higher meanings to their life and they remained just as ignorant to what death means as we are. They had to figure life out, and they realized that having more chances doesn’t “really” change anything.

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Unsatisfying

I felt cheated by the conclusion. The plot was vague. Seemed like wishful thinking.

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A thoughtful, middle-aged fantasy

I remember reading this book many years ago, so listening to it brought back memories. The author does a pretty good job with his characters making decent decisions with their fore-knowledge, while experiencing the pleasures of riches. The narrator was a bit dull in delivery, but the story will keep you interested.

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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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