At the end of the book, i found myself wishing for a followup book, called the time travelers daughter exploring albas life. The book is told from both henry and clares perspectives. The more im thinking about it, the more issues im having with it. Sep 24, 20 the time travelers wife was released for the first time in e book format on sept. I love this so much but the book ending was o much sadder for me as she did spend her whloe life waiting for him. Time travelers wife sequel from niffenegger the bookseller. It is a love story about a man with a genetic disorder that causes him to time travel unpredictably, and about his wife, an artist, who has to cope with his frequent absences and dangerous experiences. The real book ending of audrey niffeneggers the time travelers wife 2003. The concluding epigraph from homers odyssey in book 3 sums up this book perfectly. The time travelers wife turns a really far out concept into a completely normal and rational idea, and thats what makes the story relatable and the ending so touching. Differences between the time travelers wife book vs movie. The time travelers wife book by audrey niffenegger.
The time travelers wife kindle edition by mcgee, c. We kept the book club blog separate so that we dont post any spoilers over here. The time traveler s wife follows the love story of claire, an art student, and henry, a librarian with the unique ability to unexpectedly travel in time. It was such a good book, but the ending seemed super rushed. I just finished the time traveler s wife by audrey niffenegger. The time traveler s wife is a 2009 american romantic science fiction drama film based on audrey niffenegger s 2003 novel of the same name. Differences between the time travelers wife book vs movie page 3. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the time travelers wife. The time travelers wife follows the love story of claire, an art student, and henry, a librarian with the unique ability to unexpectedly travel in time. The time travelers wife the book spoiler for the book. Adapting a novel with complex elements and undertones to the silver screen is a daunting task and director robert schwentke struggled to compromise between satisfying readers of the novel and making the movie. Reading guide for the time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger. Oct 03, 2010 the exclusive hd scene from the 2009 movie the time traveler s wife.
Why the ending of the time travelers wife changed syfy. Henry leaves a letter for clare after his death letter her know that they will see each other one more time when clare is old. Please cite examples and compare the time travelers wife to the ones with which you are familiar. The time travelers wife was released for the first time in e book format on sept. This unique tale of love tests the boundaries and constraints of love, the time traveler s wife, is an exceptionally heartwarming and endearing book that portrays the feelings and emotions of both henry and clare throughout their lifetime. The title the time travelers wife suggests that clare is the main character in the story. As for the movie version which is inevitable, given the cinematic qualities of the book i for one am appalled by the prospect of a time travelers wife featuring brad pitt and jennifer aniston or brad pitt as. Impossible but true, because henry is one of the first people diagnosed with chronodisplacement. The time travelers wife by readbook 12 august 2017 this is the extraordinary love story of clare and henry who met when clare was six and henry was thirtysix, and were married when clare was twentytwo and henry thirty. Ending spoiler for the time travelers wife 2009, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more. I know im a little late to the party but i wanted to see if anyone else felt the same way i did. The time travelers wife is a story that feels interesting in a sense that it will hold onto its romance and uniqueness of it. Jun 20, 2009 this book is one of my favorites, and im glad that you enjoy it.
Clare and henry are blissfully, wonderfully, almost sickeningly happy for years. Dec 04, 2012 the time travelers wife turns a really far out concept into a completely normal and rational idea, and thats what makes the story relatable and the ending so touching. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Reading guide for the time travelers wife by audrey. Audrey niffenegger on finishing the sequel to the time. Ending spoiler for the time traveler s wife 2009, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more. Audrey niffeneggers literary love story, the time travelers wife, has sold over seven million copies worldwide. Using alternating firstperson perspectives, the novel tells the stories of henry detamble born 1963, a. Henry as you can guess from the movies title is a time traveler. This makes it seem that there are 2 henrys traveling at different times. This book is one of my favorites, and im glad that you enjoy it.
The time travelers wife is one of my favorite books. The time travelers wife was the ending of the book or. The novel opens just as joe is about to receive a prestigious international award, the helsinki prize, to honor his career as one of americas preeminent novelists. The time travelers wife was the ending of the book or the movie. Thats the thing about the time travellers wife that i think youre missing. The time traveler s wife is the debut novel of american author audrey niffenegger, published in 2003. The book spoiler for the book the time travelers wife.
I like the movie ending but the books ending is so much more touching. Really, how many times does the switching identities have to be a plot point in a book about twins. Do you think the ending of the novel is satisfactory. Rachel mcadams 10 best movies according to imdb henry gives the doctor a sealed envelope and tells him not to open it until kendricks wife gives birth. Directed by robert schwentke, the film stars eric bana, rachel mcadams, and ron livingston. After messaging one another to say that we had each completed the book, this happened. The beloved, mega bestselling first novel from audrey niffenegger, a soaring celebration of the victory of love over time chicago tribune. But the struggle of this movie lies within its dialogues and not holding onto its precious moments between henry and clare. Although one of my favorite passages in the book was henry s letter, im not sure that i liked that he told her he would see her again and exactly when, although i like the element of hope that it gave her. The time travelers wife is a houdini box of a novel, filled with spring latches and trap doors. Ngs nuanced debut novel begins with the death of a teenage girl and then uses the mysterious circumstances of her drowning as a springboard to dive into the troubled waters beneath the calm surface of her chineseamerican family. He visits alba several times and then sees clare at. Aug 12, 2017 the time travelers wife by readbook 12 august 2017 this is the extraordinary love story of clare and henry who met when clare was six and henry was thirtysix, and were married when clare was twentytwo and henry thirty. The book in question is the other husband, the longawaited sequel to the time traveler s wife, which niffenegger embarked on in 20 but readers shouldnt expect to see copies in the shops in.
Hmm not sure how i feel about the ending or the last quarter of the book at all e. Niffenegger, frustrated in love when she began the work, wrote the story as a metaphor for. Though history there have been dozens of mediums used for time travel in literature. There is a ton of interesting books to read and enjoy but this one i. Invision employees share their remote work secrets. In the film, henry tells kendrick that kendrick will win the berger grant that he plans to apply for, but in the book, his time travel proof is a little different. Henry suffers from chronodisplacement order, a disease that is constantly whisking him away from his life to deposit him in the past and future without a moments notice or control. Her fearful symmetry by audrey niffenegger how about. The alternating firstperson perspectives set a precedent for the rest of the story, which largely follows the chronology of clare s life but also takes us along. The time traveler s wife begins with a prologue in which the main characters, henry and clare, introduce the nature of their relationship as a time traveler and a time traveler s wife. A most untraditional love story, this is the celebrated tale of henry detamble, a dashing, adventuresome librarian who inadvertently travels through time, and clare abshire, an artist whose life takes a natural sequential course. The time travelers wife is a romantic drama directed by robert schwentke, adapted from audrey niffeneggers bestseller of the same name. The sequel is one of two books the author is currently working on, she revealed on.
Henry and clares love affair zigs and zags across decades at times touching, childish, sexy, tragic but always true. In brief a dazzling novel in the most untraditional fashion, this is the remarkable story of henry detamble, a dashing, adventuresome librarian who travels involuntarily through time, and clare abshire, an artist whose life takes a natural sequential course. Aug 28, 2009 we kept the book club blog separate so that we dont post any spoilers over here. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
I recently read the time travelers wife and adored it, then i re watched the movie, and im torn between. Audrey niffenegger is writing a sequel to her bestselling debut novel the time travelers wife vintage. Maybe when im reading fiction im looking for a happy escape. Today ill be looking at the 2003 novel the time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger and its film adaptation the time travelers wife starring rachel mcadams and eric bana released in 2009.
In the mean time, here are some book club questions for you to muse over. Heather of heathers reading hideaway and i recently buddyread the time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger. The time travelers wife begins with a prologue in which the main characters, henry and clare, introduce the nature of their relationship as a time traveler and a time travelers wife. He visits alba several times and then sees clare at the end when she is 82 and henry is 43. As for the movie version which is inevitable, given the cinematic qualities of the book i for one am appalled by the prospect of a time traveler s wife featuring brad pitt and jennifer aniston or brad pitt as. Its a bittersweet ending because we know that this longanticipated reunion wont last. The time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger, paperback. The alternating firstperson perspectives set a precedent for the rest of the story, which largely follows the chronology of clares life but also takes us along for some of. Its just that, true to the themes of the book, it happens out of order. Now, on the 10th anniversary of its publication, zola books has issued the firstever digital edition. Aug 18, 2014 audrey niffenegger is writing a sequel to her bestselling debut novel the time travelers wife vintage.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the time traveler s wife. Hmm not sure how i feel about the ending or the last quarter of the book at all. Audrey niffeneggers innovative debut, the time travelers wife, is the story of clare, a beautiful art student, and henry, an adventuresome librarian, who have known each other since clare was six and henry was thirtysix, and were married when clare was twentythree and henry thirtyone. Mar 10, 2017 the real book ending of audrey niffenegger s the time traveler s wife 2003. Born in 1975, henry teaches himself the skills he will need to survive as he travels through time, unable to change events he sees those he loves suffer. Despite the improbability of the situation, we can empathise with the story, the characters and the feelings evoked in each and every scene.
The time travelers wife depicts the effects of time travel on henry and clares marriage and their passionate love for each other, as the story unfolds from both points of view. Clare and henry attempt to live normal lives, pursuing familiar goalssteady jobs, good friends, children of their own. The new ending of the film version of the time travelers wife is very. The wife is the story of the long and stormy marriage between a worldfamous novelist, joe castleman, and his wife joan, and the secret theyve kept for decades. Having loved the time travelers wife i was incredibly disappointed by her fearful symmetry. This unique tale of love tests the boundaries and constraints of love, the time travelers wife, is an exceptionally heartwarming and endearing book that portrays the feelings and emotions of both henry and clare throughout their lifetime. I just finished it a few days ago and i absolutely loved it. The book in question is the other husband, the longawaited sequel to the time travelers wife, which niffenegger embarked on in 20 but readers shouldnt expect to see copies in the shops in. I havent read the book two years, but i will tell you what i know i have read the book twice, haha. The time travelers wife was the ending of the book or the. Claire and henry actually met back when claire was just six years old, and henry, then 36, accidentally dropped into the field she was in on one of his many unexpected and unsolicited travels. Jan 30, 2004 the time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger 532pp, jonathan cape. The time travelers wife audrey niffenegger, 2004 houghton mifflin harcourt 546 pp.
The time travelers wife by audrey niffenegger about the book audrey niffeneggers innovative debut,the time travelers wife, is the story of clare, a beautiful art student, and henry, an adventuresome librarian, who have known each other since clare was six and henry was 36, and were married when clare was 23 and henry 31. I recently read the time traveler s wife and adored it, then i rewatched the movie, and im torn between the two endings. The story follows henry detamble bana, a chicago librarian with a paranormal genetic disorder that causes him to randomly time travel as he tries to build a. The time travelers wife depicts the effects of time travel on henry and clares marriage and their passionate love for each other as the story unfolds from both points of view. What speaks for the book as being mainly clares story, however, is that the narration follows her chronological timeline, which. Clare and henry attempt to live normal lives, pursuing familiar goals steady jobs, good friends, children of their own. Henry suffers from chronodisplacement order, a disease that is constantly whisking him away from his life to deposit him in the past and future without a moment s notice or control. Thats not to say that its perfect or a work of fiction that will change the face of american literature, but i found it very engaging and hard to put down. Claire and henry actually met back when claire was just six years old, and henry, then 36, accidentally dropped into the field she. Although one of my favorite passages in the book was henrys letter, im not sure that i liked that he told her he would see her again and exactly when, although i like the element of hope that it gave her. The time traveler s wife kindle edition by mcgee, c. Yet the narration seems to devote equal attention to clare and henry.
Oct 14, 20 audrey niffeneggers literary love story, the time travelers wife, has sold over seven million copies worldwide. Whats more, the drmfree e book contains a 25page excerpt from a sequel niffenegger is writing. There is a new years eve party at henryclare s house, and it is about to become the year 2007. Born in 1975, henry teaches himself the skills he will need to survive as he travels through time, unable.
At the end of the book, i found myself wishing for a followup book, called the time traveler s daughter exploring alba s life. The time travelers wife audiobook by audrey niffenegger. The time travelers wife 2009 questions movie mistakes. The time travelers wife book summary and study guide. The time travelers wife is the debut novel of american author audrey niffenegger, published in 2003. Audrey niffenegger throws you into a pretty perplexing scenario at the start of the time travelers wife. The title the time traveler s wife suggests that clare is the main character in the story.
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