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The Time Traveler's Wife

The time-altering love story behind the major new TV series
By Audrey Niffenegger
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The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger is a poignant tale of Henry, a man with a genetic condition that causes him to involuntarily travel through time, and Clare, the woman he loves. Their relationship spans decades, exploring themes of love, fate, and the passage of time, as they navigate life's unpredictable challenges. Against a backdrop of richly woven narrative, the novel delves into the complexities of time and the enduring nature of love.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy intricate love stories blending elements of time travel and romance. It weaves the tale of a unique relationship tested by unpredictable time shifts and explores themes of love, loss, and fate, making it a compelling read for those who appreciate emotionally resonant narratives with a touch of science fiction.

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This is the extraordinary love story of Clare and Henry who met when Clare was six and Henry was thirty-six, and were married when Clare was twenty-two and Henry thirty. In the face of this force they can neither prevent nor control, Henry and Clare's struggle to lead normal lives is both intensely moving and entirely unforgettable.

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This extraordinary, magical novel is the story of Clare and Henry, who have known each other since Clare was six and Henry was thirty-six, and were married when Clare was twenty-two and Henry thirty.

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 pulled suddenly into his past or future. His disappearances are spontaneous, and his experiences are alternately harrowing and amusing.

The Time Traveler's Wife depicts the effects of time travel on Henry and Clare's passionate love for each other with grace and humour. Their struggle to lead normal lives in the face of a force they can neither prevent nor control is intensely moving and entirely unforgettable.

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The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger has been lauded for its originality and emotional depth. Critics praise its compelling love story, described as both magical and heart-wrenching. The novel is noted for its clever construction, blending fantasy with real-life challenges, capturing readers with its poignancy and wit. It's considered a beautifully written tale that explores themes of love and loss with sensitivity and imagination.

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ISBN: 9780099464464

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 366g

Pages: 528

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About the Author

Audrey Niffenegger is a visual artist and writer who lives mostly in Chicago and occasionally in London. She has published six books, including the novels The Time Traveler's Wife and Her Fearful Symmetry. She helped to found the Columbia College Chicago Center for Book and Paper Arts. Her art has been exhibited by Printworks Gallery in Chicago since 1986. She is a Professor in the Fiction Department of Columbia College. Her recent projects include a ballet, Raven Girl, in collaboration with Wayne McGregor for the Royal Opera House Ballet.

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