The Time Traveler's Wife Reviews

I thoroughly enjoyed "The Time Traveler's Wife" because it was such an unconventional twist to a traditional love story.  The book follows the life span of both the Time Traveler (Henry) and his wife (Clare)...as he goes back and forth in time, while she stays grounded to the present world.  The two are able to meet a happy medium only at the mid-point of their lives, but their time together as a socially acceptable couple is short-lived at best.  The book explores the disadvantages, for example, of being a young girl hanging around with a much older… read full review »

This book has a very creative storyline.  You must be open-minded.  I listened to it in my car during my commute to work.  On several occassions, I did not want to get out of my car because I was enjoying the book so much!  — Due to the nature of the storyline, I would highly recommend this book for discussion among book clubs.  I have suggested this book to several friends (I am not a book club member).  —… read full review »

It's been almost three years since I read The Time Traveler's Wife, and the story has stayed with me all that time.  Considering I've read nearly 400 books since reading it (and have a terrible memory), that's really saying something! — I don't know that I would have chosen this book on my own (I seldom read books that aren't in the mystery/suspense genre), but when it was chosen as the book of the month for an on-line book club, I was willing to give it a try, and I'm very glad that I did. — I'm not afraid to confess that I was confused at first, very confused (it's… read full review »

If you or your gift recipient love great love stories, this is one, for sure. It is a soaring, larger-than-life love story. It's unusual, interesting and different. It's impossible to put down. I couldn't help but cry at the end, and I am not the type to completely dissolve in tears at any tear-jerker. I don't like any kind of media that just jerk at the heart for cheap thrills, and this one doesn't do that. It doesn't use the standard ol' devices for poignancy. But it does lay it on thick in terms of the sexual scenes. This couple has way more sex than any normal married couple does. And… read full review »

I don't have much time to sit down with a book and read, so it took me about a year to get around to reading this book. A friend originally recommended it, I forgot about it, and then she gave me a copy of the book to read while I was on vacation. And boy, am I glad that she forced it upon me! This has become one of my favorite books of all time, and I am absolutely certain that it will be regarded as a classic of early 21st century American literature. Some people will look at this and immediately say, "I don't read sci-fi," or, "I hate love stories." Well, to them, I say, "You should give… read full review »

I have always been fascinated by time travel and have found it difficult to find quality books on the subject.  I was spoiled by Jack Finney and his time travel classics, "Time and Again", etc., but I have once again found a book that rises to his level.  Not only does this novel present a mind-boggling journey through time, but it also encompasses the subject of love and commitment.  Without overly-romantic nuances, the story gives a moving account of the difficulties every couple face as they get to know and love one another.  You do not have to be a time travel fan to… read full review »

This was one of the most entertaining books on time travel I've ever read, and I've read plenty (starting with the graddad of them all, H.G. Wells' "The Time Traveler").  It had well developed and sympathetic characters, enough twists to keep it interesting and came off as really beliveable, not easy with such a cliched foundation.  I have and continue to recommend this book to others that I know enjoy this genre.  One of the things I liked best is how it could easily be adapted into a screenplay (John Cusack or Jamie Foxx as the lead and Kyra Knightly as the title character)… read full review »

The Time Traveler's Wife tells the story of a married couple where the husband has chronic displacement disorder--he cannot stay in one place in time, but randomly jumps around to other points in his life.  You've read love stories and you've read books about time travel, but this book brings the two together in an entirely new way and manages to be sweet without being sappy, and clever without being too much science fiction. — — If you like TV shows like Quantum Leap or Journeyman, you have to read The Time Traveler's Wife! —… read full review »

I love this book. This book came to me from my sister. She gave me a quick summary of the plot and I was hooked. I couldn't put down the book once I started it. When I was a kid, I loved science fiction books, fantasy books, "wrinkle in time", etc. This is like a grown up fairy tale, without being too strange. It has the perfect mix of fantasy, romance, character development, while being able to keep the story moving at a good pace. I can't wait for her next… read full review »

I loved this story, but it is not for everyone.  You really have to pay attention to the dates because the story jumps around a lot.  It was a poignant love story that I didn't want to end.  When the story did end I was disappointed in the ending.  I cried.  If you are looking for a happily ever after don't read this book.  The other problem that I had with it is the story about the main character's daughter was left open. —… read full review »

This book really sucked me in. The main character isn't perfect- sometimes he steals or lies, but considering the circumstances I can't say I really blame him. The author does a very good job of making you love the characters just enough to be able to wrench your heart out at the things that happen. Imagine time-travel as a chronic, disabling disease- and then compound that with falling completely in love with someone you can't take with you. — —… read full review »

I read this as a book club selection, always excited to read books that others pick out, as they are often not something I would choose myself.  I consider myself to be somewhat intelligent, but I had such a hard time keeping track of the dates and time periods in this book.  I also didn't find it to be the love story that my fellow book club members did...  I think it was well written, perhaps just not my cup of tea. … read full review »

This has been my favorite book that I've ever read.  I got it on my first day of college and have reread it every summer since.  You cant help but get sucked into the plotline and the ending makes me cry every time.  The characters are written in such a way that it becomes very easy to be connected to them.  It's also very original, I've never read another book like it at all.  It's a hard book to put down. … read full review »