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A couple of months back, I watched the trailer to The Time Traveler’s Wife on the big screen. My immediate reaction at the end when Eric Bana starts to disappear in front of Rachel McAdams eyes, I thought, “I need to read this novel before the movie comes out!”
I did. I read and immersed myself in the love story between Henry DeTamble and Clare Abshaire. I must say, the author, Audrey Niffenegger is a wonderful story-teller! Not only did I leave all my other books on my bed half-read, she had left me wondering often how I’d feel if I have my own time-traveling partner to look out and wait for. Will he ever appear? Would it be a curse to meet someone like that? Would I even want to be someone like that?
Though the chemistry between the lovebirds was good, the movie was not up to my expectations – many colourful characters were missing (Ingrid, Charisse, Kimy etc) and scenes were so obviously altered from the original. Some critics said that the movie was disappointing, too much of a farce. I’d say the movie would be a good prelude to those wanting more. To those who have not read the book.
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As for me, I’m contemplating the idea of reading Niffenegger’s second novel. The one that hit the stores just a few weeks ago. The one that has a ghost. A ghost whose body has just been buried in the cemetery nearby. A ghost that haunts in Her Fearful Symmetry.
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i read the book long ago…but yet to watch the movie which it is one of most anticipated movies in my count down…
Hi Nora, you’re the first person who left a note on Book Galaxo. Thank you very much!!
I do hope that you’ll get to watch the movie soon – just a few shows left in the cinemas this week.. !