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Maybe in Another Life

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Taylor Jenkins Reid

Maybe in Another Life

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

342

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid, 29-year-old Hannah Martin moves back to Los Angeles and, at a homecoming party, faces a pivotal choice: go home with her best friend Gabby or with her high school sweetheart Ethan. This decision leads to two parallel storylines exploring the different outcomes of Hannah's life based on her choice. The book addresses accidents and relationship struggles.

Emotional

Romantic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.9

323,618 ratings

66%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid offers an engaging exploration of the butterfly effect through parallel narratives. Positive reviews highlight its captivating premise and emotional depth, while some critique the predictability and the protagonist's lack of development. Overall, it provides thought-provoking entertainment that resonates well with fans of contemporary fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Maybe in Another Life?

Fans of complex emotional narratives and parallel universe themes will relish Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Ideal for readers who enjoyed The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, this novel appeals to those intrigued by the impact of life choices on destiny. Perfect for contemporary fiction lovers seeking introspective and thought-provoking tales.

3.9

323,618 ratings

66%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

342

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Los Angeles, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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