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The Time Traveler's Wife

Written by: Audrey Niffenegger
Narrated by: Fred Berman, Phoebe Strole
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Publisher's Summary

Clare and Henry have known each other since Clare was six and Henry was 36. They were married when Clare was 23 and Henry was 31. Impossible but true, because Henry is one of the first people diagnosed with Chrono-Displacement Disorder: periodically his genetic clock resets and he finds himself misplaced in time, pulled to moments of emotional gravity from his life, past and future. His disappearances are spontaneous, his experiences unpredictable, alternately harrowing and amusing.

Clare and Henry's story unfolds from both points of view, depicting the effects of time travel on their marriage and their passionate love for each other. They attempt to live normal lives, pursuing familiar goals: steady jobs, good friends, children of their own. All of this is threatened by something they can neither prevent nor control, making their story intensely moving and entirely unforgettable.

©2003 Audrey Niffenegger; 2005 HighBridge Company (P)2003 BBC Audiobooks Ltd.

What the critics say

  • Alex Award Winner, 2004

"Highly original first novel....Niffenegger has written a soaring love story illuminated by dozens of finely observed details and scenes....It is a fair tribute to her skill and sensibility to say that the book leaves a reader with the impression of life's riches and strangeness rather than of easy thrills." (Publishers Weekly)

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fantastic book

it was a fantastic book. it keeps you on your toes and has unexpected twists and turns. highly recommend.

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thought provoking

What is time but a human construct or is it Devine. Time will tell if there is enough time.

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Enjoyed every moment

I read this book many times years ago , and the audio book did not disappoint. The narration was really well done and added to the story . Highly recommend.

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Lovely

Lovely story. Was very drawn in, the beginning was hard to wrap my head around, but once I got the direction of the story, it made sense.

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Such a beautiful story.

This book will open your eyes to a whole new world and makes you wonder the possibilities... Beautifully written.

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Good performance of a too-long story

I listened while working on mundane projects at work, and sometimes my mind wandered due to the long, drawn-outedness of this story. As someone who also experienced a fertility struggle, I was surprised I didn't really feel emotional about that part. I think it just too long to get to that bit and I wasn't very invested. It was an okay story, glad it was free in the Audible library and I can send my hard copy off to the thrift shop.

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so beautiful and heart wrenching

The story and performance were perfect! It broke my heart, even as it filled me with joy.

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A must read!

I loved it and could hardly put it down. took me a little bit to follow the transitions but then it just got better and better.

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The way she was devoted to him as such an early age

I enjoy the concept of the story, but at some point it became a little tedious to read and repetitive. Other than that I enjoyed the story and it’s ending.

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Pretty good plot by too many detailed descriptions

I guess it’s just not my style. In essence the story is great, but I felt like forced to read and remember terms and conditions to get to and understand the next revelation of the story.

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