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Forever, Interrupted

By: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
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Summary

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

"Touching and powerful...Reid masterfully grabs hold of the heartstrings and doesn't let go. A stunning first novel." Publishers Weekly

Elsie Porter is an average twentysomething and yet what happens to her is anything but ordinary. On a rainy New Year's Day, she heads out to pick up a pizza for one. She isn't expecting to see anyone else in the shop, much less the adorable and charming Ben Ross. Their chemistry is instant and electric. Ben cannot even wait twenty-four hours before asking to see her again. Within weeks, the two are head over heels in love. By May, they've eloped.

Only nine days later, Ben is out riding his bike when he is hit by a truck and killed on impact. Elsie hears the sirens outside her apartment, but by the time she gets downstairs, he has already been whisked off to the emergency room. At the hospital, she must face Susan, the mother-in-law she has never met-and who doesn't even know Elsie exists.

Interweaving Elsie and Ben's charmed romance with Elsie and Susan's healing process, Forever, Interrupted will remind you that there's more than one way to find a happy ending.
©2013 Taylor Jenkins Reid. All rights reserved. (P)2022 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Wonderful book

So powerful. A fascinating exploration of grief. I especially love the focus upon Elsie's developing relationship with Susan.

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A really enjoyable read

This is the third book I have read by TJR. It’s really worth a read. The past, and the present are beautifully interwoven and the topics of grief and hope are very intelligently discussed. I really enjoyed the relationship between mother and mother-in-law.

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Easy Listen

Not the best TJR book but still enjoyed nonetheless. An easy listen. The narrator is good, though sometimes struggled to differentiate between Susan and Elsie.

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a beautiful story, well read.

a story that is sad but gives hope did not find anything to dislike, enjoyed it all. it's sad but beautiful.

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Fantastic read

Loved this story. It addressed grief very honestly
Great narration and loved the characters warts and all

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An easy read

I expected to love this as I loved The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. I just really didn’t gel with the main characters, especially the couple.
An easy read for the most part but not a fulfilling one.

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A beautifully written book

I couldn’t put this book down as soon as I started to listen to it
The tale of love and loss and how someone’s path changes completely
Great read
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Mixed feelings

I enjoyed the story. This was a book club choice, so it's not really something I would ordinarily read.

Not 100% sure about Elsie.
The narration was great, though.

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Sensitive subject

Considering the subject matter the story could have been maudlin but wasn't! I found it a riveting read made better by the excellent narrator.

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Tissues at the ready

Do not do what I did!!

I did not read the blurb (Book club choice,)
I was beyond exhausted, hormonal and on a 135 mile drive at 7:00 in the morning when I started listening to this book .
By the time I was on the motorway, only 5 mins from the house, I could not see for the tears rolling down my face.I couldn't stop listening though, oh no, I had to hear more. I did end up pulling in to a service station and switching books for the rest of the journey.
I carried on listening when I got home and loved this book

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