suvata's review
5.0
This book is probably not for everyone but it was definitely for me. Two of the major themes are reincarnation (which I tend to believe in) and aphasia (which I struggled back from after having a massive stroke). So, as you can see, I could fully relate to most, if not all, of the story. It touched me on so many levels and so deeply that I’m pretty sure I will never forget this book. I read this on my Kindle but I must buy a hardcopy to include in my library.
kavyajanani's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a fascinating read! Unputdownable. I was drawn to the beautiful narration the entire time. Apart from some grammatical inconsistencies, too much description towards the end (I had to skip a few paragraphs), and a temporary lull in between, this was a richly-crafted novel.
wordsbetweenlines's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
mandyherbet's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the concept behind this but it seemed to peter out somewhat and I totally lost interest once it became a bit a of whodunit. I'd love to read more "previous life" type books despite it though.
bibliotequeish's review against another edition
4.0
After reading War and Peace I needed to give my brain a break.
The forgetting time is the perfect fluffy book. It was an interesting book, where two mysteries come together in a quick and easy read. I thought the premise was fresh and original, definitely the kind of book you can read in an afternoon.
The forgetting time is the perfect fluffy book. It was an interesting book, where two mysteries come together in a quick and easy read. I thought the premise was fresh and original, definitely the kind of book you can read in an afternoon.
tehlanna's review against another edition
4.0
Suspend belief
Most of this book was only average for me; entertaining and page-turning, but sort of mindless. Toward the end, the writer explored the depths of our connectedness with others, forgiveness and the opportunity for redemption, and the nature of scientific love and curiosity. This combination will get me every time. Worth reading.
Most of this book was only average for me; entertaining and page-turning, but sort of mindless. Toward the end, the writer explored the depths of our connectedness with others, forgiveness and the opportunity for redemption, and the nature of scientific love and curiosity. This combination will get me every time. Worth reading.
floralxfantasy's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
I've always loved books about time travel or reincarnation. So this book definitely peaked my interest because it follows a mom and her 4 year old son, Noah, who is exhibiting strange behavior. He talks about people he's never met before and always asks when his real mom is coming back. At a loss for what else to do, his mother contracts the help of a professor with a rare neurological disease to help her figure out what's happening to Noah.
I actually tried to read this book a few years ago and marked it as DNF. I decided to give it another try this year as I hate giving up on books without finishing. I realized for me, this book moves really, really slow. And there are a lot of dead ends that I felt made the book irritating at times. But overall, it was a really interesting and creative read. And I really enjoyed the various points of view. I think one of the strongest themes is maternal love and going to the furthest reaches for your child or loved one.
Overall, this was a fairly enjoyable read, and I'm glad I pushed myself to give it a second chance!
I actually tried to read this book a few years ago and marked it as DNF. I decided to give it another try this year as I hate giving up on books without finishing. I realized for me, this book moves really, really slow. And there are a lot of dead ends that I felt made the book irritating at times. But overall, it was a really interesting and creative read. And I really enjoyed the various points of view. I think one of the strongest themes is maternal love and going to the furthest reaches for your child or loved one.
Overall, this was a fairly enjoyable read, and I'm glad I pushed myself to give it a second chance!
connieaw's review against another edition
4.0
I found this book super interesting because my daughter has always known things from a young age that she couldn't possibly be told. When she was 3 and learning her numbers, she would always skip 13 and when she got to 19 and 20, would repeat 1920 over and over. Add that to her fear of elevators and we were convinced she'd lived a past life as an elevator operator in the 1920's.
This is a great read that keeps you on the edge of your seat (or bed, if you are reading late at night) once you get past the first few chapters.
This is a great read that keeps you on the edge of your seat (or bed, if you are reading late at night) once you get past the first few chapters.
jennkrenn's review against another edition
5.0
Another wonderfully written book with a unique and interesting topic. I was so eager for Noah to resolve Tommy's story, and hearing the excerpts from Jim B. Tucker's "Life Before Life" was fascinating.