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An enjoyable book with a variety of interesting characters. As I had a preview copy of this book it's likely there will be further editing before publishing as I found it a little confusing as it went from one character to the next without a clear page break or starting a new chapter. I did get used to it though and as I learned more about each character they were more easily identifiable.
I liked the plot of the book and it kept me guessing what would happen next throughout.
I loved this book! A flight from Hobart to Sydney is delayed. Tempers are frayed. When they eventually become airborne, an elderly lady stands up and starts walking around the cabin telling people when and how they are going to die. Obviously this causes a big reaction. What follows is the story of the repercussions of these predictions. This is a real character based story and is a thoroughly good read!
Thanks to NetGalley for a preview copy.
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This was a clever concept and the characters were all well developed and pretty likeable. I don’t think I would have been very happy on that flight and can understand the panic and upset many of the characters were going through. I liked hearing what happened from the main protagonist’s view and it made sense completely once you heard what had happened to her. A really enjoyable read.
I think this might just be my book of the year so far. I have been fan of Liane Moriarty for some time and this book has me gripped to the point that I finished it in 2 days.
On an internal flight in Australia, a lady tells the passengers their age and cause of death. Unsurprisingly, this unsettles the passengers and becomes more shocking when the predictions start to come true.
Throughout the book, we discover glimpses of her past, and what led to the behaviour on the plane. We also re-visit different passengers as they try to move on with the predictions hanging over their heads. A gripping book, I loved it.
This was such an easy book to read. I was immediately engrossed in the storyline on board the aeroplane, and I couldn't put it down! Who was the old lady on the plane? Was she genuinely able to predict the passengers' futures and the date of their deaths?
I love the way Lianne Moriaty writes and find it full of humour.
There were such a great cast of well developed characters, and I enjoyed following their journey from the plane to find out how the premonition would affect each of their lives. I also found the life of Cherry (the old lady who had made the predictions)fascinating. Half of the book is narrated by Cherry, and we find out about her life from childhood to the aeroplane episode.
This was a brilliant, slow burn, character driven story. I haven't read any other books by Lianne Moriaty, but I definitely want to now!
Clever, complex and surprising this novel winds together multiple strands which come together in a wholly satisfying way. Liane Moriarty is always original in her writing and this is no exception. Beautifully written and well observed, I loved it.
This is classic Liane Moriarty, exactly what it says on the tin. It is hugely enjoyable and twisty, with all the turns she is so good at. I don’t know that this will convert any new readers, but existing fans like me will get a kick out of it.
A solid story with a great premise that didn’t quite hit the mark for me. I’ve read several of this author’s previous novels and loved them. This feels like it was written by someone else.
The characters are well developed and the hook is good but for me it’s missing the warmth I drew from her earlier books.
Thank you to NetGalley and Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House for the ARC.
I really enjoyed this book, although it did make me question my own mortality which was a bit uncomfortable.
On a domestic flight in Australia, a very nondescript woman walks down the aisle and predicts the cause of death and age of death of every passenger on the flight. Initially she is dismissed as someone with mental health issues but when some of the deaths start coming true it impacts on the other passengers lives.
The book flits from the past to present in the woman's life, explaining how she got to be on the plane and her actions, and also looks at several passengers in the aftermath of the flight.
It was so different, I really enjoyed this book! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
This wasn't my favourite Moriarty novel however that's simply because there are so many brilliant ones to choose from.
This was a really good read with an exciting premise, guaranteed to keep you turning those pages
On a flight to Hobart, a passenger called Cherry starts predicting the future of a select few passengers. It’s alarming because she predicts the age that they will die and cause of death. Telling a new mum that her baby son will die from drowning when he is seven, a new groom will severely assault and kill his wife within a year. and others equally harrowing details. The book follows the journey of Cherry and the passengers she had traumatised.
It’s a gripping read and I enjoyed every page right until the last.
Excellent.
A wonderful tapestry of family drama, suspense and mystery. Beautifully written with themes of loss, grief and love. I was fully invested in the character's stories and fell in love with Cherry. Such a wild, emotional ride with an unexpted but believable ending. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Not for me. Several times I wanted to give up reading this book as it was not just slow.., it was v-e-r-y slow. And not being able-bodied myself, I practically felt like screaming at the screen of the e-reader 'go to the cinema' when Leo preferred to sulk over his lack of productivity and stay home.
Sure, there were things that seemed thoughtful or well-written, making me plod on hoping for an ending that would knock me off my socks, but I gave up at 36% and DNF.
I have read and enjoyed most Leanne Moriarty’s books, so was looking forward to her latest one, Here One Moment. Unfortunately, it ended up being a disappointment for me. The story started off strong, with an exciting and intriguing premise, but as it progressed, reading it became more of a chore. By the end, I found myself skimming through the pages. Even though I usually, enjoy books with multiple points of view and timelines, this one didn’t work for me. The narrative felt confusing and repetitive at times, and many of the characters seemed one-dimensional. There were a few storylines I enjoyed, but overall, the book lacked the memorable and special qualities I’ve come to expect from this author.
I was thrilled to get this ARC, so a big thank you to Ellie at Penguin Random House.
Liane Moriarty's books are always enjoyable, with a plethora of characters that stay distinct and memorable. She skillfully intertwines their stories in a way that keeps readers engaged.
The story kicks off on a plane, where an elderly woman eerily predicts the cause and date of death for her fellow passengers. We then learn about some of the other passengers' stories and how these predictions impact their lives, Cherry's story serves as the central thread connecting them.
Cherry is a fantastic character, quirky, funny, and an endearing narrator. The other characters are well-rounded and distinctive, adding depth to the story.
Liane Moriarty has done it again—another must-read!
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the ARC.
I've read 8 of Liane Moriarty's books over the years and enjoyed them all. Some of them I loved, some of them not so much. Here One Moment falls somewhere in the middle.
A flight from Hobart to Sydney is slightly delayed and the passengers are not impressed. When the plane finally takes off, an older lady who nobody noticed until this point, gets up from her seat and starts telling everyone onboard their cause of death and the age of death. Even though her predictions unsettle a few people, nobody takes her seriously... but then a couple of months later, a person dies exactly as predicted.
I thought this was quite an intriguing premise, touching upon the belief that 'fate can't be fought'. As I said above, this is not my favourite Moriorty, but there are plenty of interesting characters to root for. I personally loved the backstories of the different passengers, especially the newly wed couple.
[Posted on Goodreads on 7 Aug]
I love Liane Moriarty's work. Each book is just so different and this one is no exception. Such an interesting premise to the storyline and the writer takes you on a journey where you just don't know where you will end up. Fabulous!
I loved this book! Liane Moriarty is one of my favourite authors and I’ve read all of her books, but this is definitely her best one yet.
I finished this book last week, however it’s stuck with me. The plot is unique and the book is beautifully written. It’s one of my favourites this year.
‘Here one moment’ by Liane Moriarty
What a book! This is exactly what I’ve come to expect from Liane Moriarty, and more - it’s an absolute cracking page turner with a rich web of characters whom you come to deeply care about.
The premise, a little old lady on a plane, ‘Cherry’, who suddenly stands up and points at individuals, declaring unsolicited expected age and cause of death to a wide variety of disarmed characters. For those of whom they are told they will live to a ripe old age, they are of course, nonchalantly unperturbed. But, for the multiple characters who are foretold their untimely imminent deaths, with claims such as ‘workplace accident’, or ‘self harm’ with fast approaching alarm, it’s hard for them to ignore. This sets the ball rolling for so many characters to readdress their lives, reconsider their futures, health and fortunes and prepare for the predictions. But surely it’s all just baloney? Many may think so … until the predictions start to come true!
I was fortunate enough to read this on my holidays, and it was a perfect read to keep me both entertained and gripped right until the very end. Highly recommended!
Big thanks to NetGalley for an ARC.
What I loved about this story... The suspense and mystery were the best parts of this story for me. I enjoyed seeing the predictions being made and seeing what happens afterwards, watching each of the characters reactions to this. Its all very mysterious and certainly kept me on my toes throughout the story wanting to know what was going to happen next.
What I didn't like about this story... Honestly, for me there were too many characters. Now this is more of a its me and not the book type of scenario. I've not read many stories where there is a whole cast of characters and I've realised after reading this one that this type of story just isn't for me.
Would I recommend... If you like stories that keep you on your toes until the very end, give this one a go. I would recommend but maybe not one for those who do not like a whole cast of characters to follow.