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Replay by Ken Grimwood is about Jeff Winston, who dies at 43 and finds himself back in his 18-year-old body with all his memories intact. He relives his life repeatedly, each time exploring new paths and choices. The story delves into the impact of these replays on his personal growth and relationships.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the idea of reliving your life with foreknowledge of events. It's a gripping exploration of second chances, love, and the choices that shape our destiny, blending science fiction with emotional depth.

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Replay

What if you could re-live your life again... and again? A superb novel of life, love and second chances - and what it means to risk everything.

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At forty-three, Jeff Winston is burdened by a low-paid, unfulfilling job, and the silence at the breakfast table with his wife echoes the sadness of their childless marriage. He yearns for happiness and holds onto the hope that it might come tomorrow. A sudden, fatal heart attack snatches away that hope. But rather than plunging into the void of death, Jeff finds himself back in his eighteen-year-old body, his memories of the next twenty-five years startlingly intact. Armed with this unexpected gift of foresight, Jeff realises he has a unique opportunity to reshape his future. He can now seize chances he missed, correct mistakes, and use his prior knowledge to amass power and wealth, becoming one of the most influential men in America. However, Jeff’s extraordinary journey is far from a simple second chance at life. He discovers that his existence is caught in a continuous twenty-five-year cycle. Every time he reaches the age of forty-three, he dies and awakens once more at the age of eighteen. This relentless loop forces Jeff to confront the profound implications of his situation. He embarks on numerous iterations of his life, striving to reclaim lost loves, build his fortune, and remedy past missteps. Each cycle presents new challenges and decisions, always shadowed by the knowledge of his inevitable rebirth. Replay is a compelling novel of adventure, romance, and speculative fiction that delves into the intricate nature of time and existence. It poses a tantalising question: "What if you could live your life over again?" With each replay, Jeff’s struggles and triumphs reveal profound truths about fate, identity, and the enduring quest for meaning in a seemingly predetermined life. This gripping narrative will captivate readers with its rich exploration of what it means to have endless chances to live and love.

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Replay by Ken Grimwood is a riveting novel about a man who repeatedly lives his life following his death from a heart attack, exploring themes of destiny and human experience. Reviewers praise it as an elegant, moving time travel story, with terrific writing and a satisfying ending, describing it as fresh and a pleasure to read. The plot is intricately developed, providing a sophisticated exploration of life's great dreams.

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ISBN: 9781473225602

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 235g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

KEN GRIMWOOD (1944-2003) was a radio journalist in California. He was the author of Breakthrough, Elise, The Voice Outside and Into the Deep. He won the World Fantasy Award for Replay.

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