I've been on a bit of a "time-loop" craze lately. I thought this was a slightly different approach to the idea of a time-loop.
The Cover:
The Cover:
My Review:
Harry August is reliving his life over and over again. He dies only to be reborn with all of his memories in the same place and time that he always is, forced to live the same time period again.
I'm not sure what to think of this book. It took some effort to get through as the story describes elements of each of Harry's fifteen lives interchangeably. Something from his tenth life will remind him of a story from his fourth that is interjected into the story before resuming at the tenth life. That makes it a little disorienting to read at times, and I had a rough time trying to find what the main plot of the story was. It took some time to finish this book, and I was a little bit bored at times. However, from about 50% through, I was hooked. The main plot line became apparent and got very exciting, and the reasons behind all of the little stories from previous lives started making sense.
This book called into question all sorts of concepts related to the self. How much do memories make up what make us ourselves? What are the effects of our actions and do we make an impact? Is living a life that makes no discernible difference fulfilling? Do your actions have consequences when they can reverted?
The ending of this book was amazing in a way that only good books can be. All of the pieces come together in an amazing way. I had to cool down a bit before posting a review so that I could be less biased by the ending. But, during that period, I keep thinking about this book and the questions that it raises. In my opinion, books should leave you with something after you finish, and this book definitely does that!
I would recommend this book if you are looking for an intellectual, exciting book and are willing to put some time into it.
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The Cover:
It shows the recursive nature of Harry August's lives. Each childhood version of himself looking through the past versions of his life.
Official Description:
Some stories cannot be told in just one lifetime. Harry August is on his deathbed. Again. No matter what he does or the decisions he makes, when death comes, Harry always returns to where he began, a child with all the knowledge of a life he has already lived a dozen times before. Nothing ever changes. Until now. As Harry nears the end of his eleventh life, a little girl appears at his bedside. "I nearly missed you, Doctor August," she says. "I need to send a message." This is the story of what Harry does next, and what he did before, and how he tries to save a past he cannot change and a future he cannot allow.
My Review:
Harry August is reliving his life over and over again. He dies only to be reborn with all of his memories in the same place and time that he always is, forced to live the same time period again.
I'm not sure what to think of this book. It took some effort to get through as the story describes elements of each of Harry's fifteen lives interchangeably. Something from his tenth life will remind him of a story from his fourth that is interjected into the story before resuming at the tenth life. That makes it a little disorienting to read at times, and I had a rough time trying to find what the main plot of the story was. It took some time to finish this book, and I was a little bit bored at times. However, from about 50% through, I was hooked. The main plot line became apparent and got very exciting, and the reasons behind all of the little stories from previous lives started making sense.
This book called into question all sorts of concepts related to the self. How much do memories make up what make us ourselves? What are the effects of our actions and do we make an impact? Is living a life that makes no discernible difference fulfilling? Do your actions have consequences when they can reverted?
The ending of this book was amazing in a way that only good books can be. All of the pieces come together in an amazing way. I had to cool down a bit before posting a review so that I could be less biased by the ending. But, during that period, I keep thinking about this book and the questions that it raises. In my opinion, books should leave you with something after you finish, and this book definitely does that!
I would recommend this book if you are looking for an intellectual, exciting book and are willing to put some time into it.
Phrase:
My "father"
If you're looking for a good book, check out my Suggestions Page!
Happy Reading!
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