The Time Traveler’s Wife
by Audrey Niffenegger
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 746.3K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 500 pages.
About The Time Traveler's Wife
A funny, often poignant tale of boy meets girl with a twist: what if one of them couldn't stop slipping in and out of time? Highly original and imaginative, this debut novel raises questions about life, love, and the effects of time on relationships.Audrey Niffenegger’s innovative debut, The Time Traveler’s 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 thirty-six, and were married when Clare was twenty-three and Henry thirty-one. 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 misplaced in time, pulled to moments of emotional gravity in his life, past and future. His disappearances are spontaneous, his experiences unpredictable, alternately harrowing and amusing. The Time Traveler’s Wife depicts the effects of time travel on Henry and Clare’s 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 goals—steady jobs, good friends, children of their own. All of this is threatened by something they can neither prevent nor control, making their story intensely moving and entirely unforgettable.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Audrey Niffenegger |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 500 |
| Genres | Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.95 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 746,287 |
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What genre is The Time Traveler's Wife?
The Time Traveler's Wife is categorized as Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Time Traveler's Wife worth reading?
Based on 746.3K reader ratings, The Time Traveler's Wife has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Time Traveler's Wife?
The Time Traveler's Wife has 500 pages.
Who wrote The Time Traveler's Wife?
The Time Traveler's Wife was written by Audrey Niffenegger. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for The Time Traveler's Wife?
The ISBN-13 for The Time Traveler's Wife is 9780965818670.0.
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