Wednesday's for Words: The Time Traveler's Wife

Time flies by when you read this particular book, but not for one of the main characters. She struggles as her hubby is travelling through time. A curious condition, resulting in a curious story by Audrey Niffenegger.

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Chronological logistics
Imagine that you're doing the dishes, and all of a sudden the love of your life - your husband - disappears. You have no idea where he went, or to when. The only thing you know is that he's suffering from a genetic disorder, chrono-displacement. That's they story of Clare, Henry's wife. Does this already dazzle you? I was a bit scared that it would, but Niffenegger did a great job here: you never lose track of the story, even though you're going back and forth in time.

Thrilling
The most surprising thing about this book was the tension. You might not expect that from a novel that leans towards the romantic side, but I found it rather thrilling. When is Henry coming back? And when he comes back, you wonder what has happened to him. The most unsettling aspect was that both he and I had a flash forward: we knew what was going to happen to him, yet Clare had no clue at all. If you want to read something extraordinary that gives you goosebumps, this is your call.

Fooled
It might sound like I'm all psyched about this book, but don't let that fool you. I found something that really annoyed me. A few times, Henry mentions some characters that are going to be very important in his future (where he already has been, obviously), yet you never read why. You expect more about those characters, but you get nothing. It's just like going to that store where you've seen those wonderful shoes, but you don't have enough money. Bummer.

Straight forward
It's also clear that sex is important (I'm going to reveal why though - that would ruin it), and luckily Niffenegger isn't prudish. Sex, cock, cunt, and other similar words are there. There's no taboo whatsoever, and I like that. Niffenegger is not as harsh as Ronald Giphart, nor is she too delicate. It's just right.

Science fiction vs. real life
So you know I like reality. Seeing that this story has something unnatural, it might surprise you to hear that I found even that realistic. I loved the fact that this story was full of problems you and I can encounter ourselves. The science-fiction touch was really just a touch rather than an overpowering element. This story could've happened in real, if you ask me.

Conclusion: read it. Make sure you don't have any obligations 'cause it will overtake you. This book even made me cry several times and it is so very well written that I would consider it a must-read. Consider? No, it is a must-read.