Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid
By Shelli Kauffman, Leader of the Bremen Readers Book Discussion Group
The Bremen Readers gave Maybe in Another Life by Taylor
Jenkins Reid a 3.11 in the June 21st book discussion. On the surface
the novel seemed like another quick summer love story, but the discussion
became very lively as we debated the complex themes involving personal
responsibility versus predestined fate.
Hannah Martin is the main character who has bounced around
several cities, never finding one to call home. The novel begins with her
moving back to Los Angeles to be near her best friend, Gabby. They attend a
party one night and then the book splits into two narratives. One follows
Hannah when she leaves the party with Gabby, while the other follows Hannah
when she leaves the party with her high school sweetheart, Ethan.
The author did a great job, vividly detailing a believable
life following either scenario, and it gave the reader a lot to think about
when making what seem like mundane, everyday choices. Could your entire future
really be altered by one decision? To join the Readers, stop by the Adult Desk!
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