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The Forgetting Time

Sharon Guskin
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The Forgetting Time

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

Book Brief

Sharon Guskin

The Forgetting Time

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Sharon Guskin's 2016 supernatural novel The Forgetting Time, architect Janie Zimmerman grapples with her son Noah's unsettling behavior as he exhibits memories of a past life. With the aid of child reincarnation specialist Dr. Anderson, they delve into these memories, uncovering profound truths about identity and connection. Along the way, they encounter emotional and philosophical challenges, highlighting themes of motherhood and identity continuity. Topics include child trauma, phobias, and grief.

Mysterious

Emotional

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.0

41,760 ratings

69%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Forgetting Time by Sharon Guskin offers a gripping exploration of themes like reincarnation and maternal love, engaging readers with its emotional depth and compelling narrative. Critics praise its originality and character development. However, some find the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally predictable. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking read with broad appeal.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Forgetting Time?

Readers who enjoy exploring themes of reincarnation, memory, and maternal love will be captivated by Sharon Guskin's The Forgetting Time. Fans of Mitch Albom’s The Five People You Meet in Heaven and Kate Atkinson’s Life After Life will find this novel particularly engaging.

4.0

41,760 ratings

69%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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