`The Time Traveler’s Wife’: Confusing Lives for Characters, But Not for the Reader
Who would have thought that a graphic novelist would go on to write an intriguing, intricate, bestselling love story?
But that is Audrey Niffenegger’s exact path. In the late ’80s Audrey created a handful of visual books and stories such as 
The Spinster (1986). Then she wrote The Time Traveler’s Wife (2004).
Henry can time travel - but not at will. He has no control over his disorder as he pops in and out of his future wife Clare’s life over a span of decades. With her carefully thought out details and timing, Niffenegger managed to keep the reader from becoming confused, despite the characters’ confusing lives. The novel takes you through Clare and Henry’s unique romance, as Henry gets to know Clare as a child, a teenager, and an adult - all at once.
The Time Traveler’s Wife is perhaps the only fiction book that can enthrall three generations of readers: myself, my mother, and my grandfather. It’s not really a book that can be explained; however, you have to just read this one. But know this: I hate science fiction, and I love this novel. So don’t be scared off by the time traveling subject.
Audrey Niffenegger has said that she is currently working on her second full-length novel, set to titled Her Fearful Symmetry. The Time Traveler’s Wife was picked up for a big screen transition before it was even finished. The film is expected to release this year with Rachel McAdams is starring as adult Clare, and Eric Bana plays Henry. Brad Pitt is a producer … will we get a screen shot of Mr. Jolie?
September 2nd, 2008 at 2:31 pm
[...] science fiction, when it is nicely blended with romance, action, and a hint of tragedy - as with Audrey Niffenegger’s The Time Traveler’s Wife - I am thoroughly content as a reader. Did You Enjoy this Post? Subscribe to Genre Fiction. It’s [...]