by Liane Moriarty
Published
September 10, 2024
Pages
512 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Crown
Kindle
$14.99
Hardcover
$20.20
Paperback
$28.80
Audiobook
$0.00
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the beloved author of Big Little Lies, Apples Never Fall, and The Husband’s Secret comes a moving novel of love, marriage, family, and trying to find certainty in a fragile world. “A riveting story so wild you don’t know how she’ll land it, and then she does, on a dime.”—Anne Lamott Life is full of twists and turns you never see coming. But what if you did?
The plane is jam-packed. Every seat is taken. So of course the flight is delayed!
Flight attendant Allegra Patel likes her job—she’s generally happy with her life, even if she can’t figure out why she hooks up with a man she barely speaks to—but today is her twenty-eighth birthday. She can think of plenty of things she’d rather be doing than placating a bunch of grumpy passengers. There’s the well-dressed man in seat 4C who is compulsively checking his watch, desperate not to miss his eleven-year-old daughter’s musical.
Further back, a mother of two is frantically trying to keep her toddler entertained and her infant son quiet. How did she ever think being a stay-at-home mom would be easier than being a lawyer? Ethan is lost in thought; he’s flying back from his first funeral.
A young couple has just gotten married; she’s still wearing her wedding dress. An emergency room nurse is looking forward to traveling the world once she retires in a few years, it’s going to be so much fun! If they ever get off the tarmac.
. . .
Suddenly a woman none of them know stands up. She makes predictions about how and when everyone on board will die. Some dismiss her.
Others will do everything they can to make sure her prophecies do not come to pass. All of them will be forever changed. How would you live your life if you thought you knew how it would end?
Would you love who you love or try to love someone else? Would you stay married? Would you stop drinking?
Would you call up your ex-best friend you haven’t spoken to in years? Would you quit your job? Intricately plotted, with the wonderful wit Liane Moriarty has become famous for, Here One Moment brilliantly looks at friends, lovers, and family and how we manage to hold onto them in our harried modern lives.
In the heart of a bustling city, amid the noise and chaos, true connections flicker like fireflies on a summer night. "Here One Moment" captures the transient beauty of encounters that last a heartbeat yet leave a lifetime of impact. The narrative follows a diverse group of individuals whose paths intertwine unexpectedly, revealing the extraordinary in the ordinary.
As lives intersect in unpredictable ways, the story explores themes of love, loss, and the impermanence that stitches every moment together.
Here One Moment" crafts a poignant narrative about the fleeting yet profound connections encountered in life. Explores themes of love loss and the transformative power of seemingly ordinary moments. Highlights the diversity of human experience through interconnected stories of relatable characters.
Here One Moment" is an exquisite tapestry of narrative threads woven with moments that define and redefine the lives of its characters. Set against the vibrant backdrop of a city teeming with life the story unspools through the random intersections of complete strangers. These encounters lead to surprising revelations about themselves and each other.
As the characters navigate their personal journeys each fleeting connection serves as a catalyst for self-discovery and change. The author masterfully captures the evocative essence of transient moments which though brief leave indelible marks. This exploration of time and human connection unfolds with elegance.
Readers are invited to reflect on their own lives recognizing the beauty in the brief encounters that often go unnoticed. The book draws readers into a world where each passing glance and echoing laughter holds a wealth of potential and transformation. With lyrical prose and vivid imagery it paints a picture of life's ephemeral nature.
Here One Moment is more than just a collection of stories about happenstance connections; it is a philosophical journey that challenges readers to consider the impact of each moment. Through its richly developed characters and compelling narrative arcs the book leaves a lasting impression urging readers to appreciate life’s unpredictable beauty. In weaving together the tales of love loss and renewal the author reminds us that sometimes the most significant experiences come from the most unexpected places.
Each character's evolution is a testament to the power of serendipity and the unseen connections that bind us all.
The book's unique strength lies in its ability to transform everyday interactions into profound storytelling that resonates on a universal level Its vividly depicted characters are crafted with authenticity inviting readers to see the world through multiple perspectives that enrich their own understanding The eloquence of the prose not only captivates but also challenges readers to find deeper meaning in their own fleeting moments sprinkled throughout life.
0593798600
978-0593798607
6.41 x 1.55 x 9.55 inches
1.61 pounds
Based on 1070 ratings
I love Liane’s books - but this one is as important as it is entertaining. A stranger on a plane predicts most of the passengers age and matter of death. For everyone it’s unnerving. When predictions come true that reminder of life’s fragility causes serious reexamination of how we spend our time and how we treat otters. It’s really good!
Boy this one is going to linger. I found myself in so many characters - OCD, borderline autism married to ADHD (if you know you know), young and optimistic getting a financial reality check, and more. The spiritual aspect of this reminds me of The Hypnotist’s Love Story. I greatly appreciated the take on how you can handle fate. There were many characters, yes, but it was written in a way that made them easy to follow. It ended kinda fast but not everything had a fully explained resolution, which was realistic to me. The underlying message of live everyday as if its your last, and some of the strategies for dealing with OCD, will stay with me for quite a while. Great return to form for Liane Moriarty.
Fun, life affirming, quick read. It was a bit confusing at times with too many characters and shifting POV, but still very enjoyable.
I love most of her books, but not this one. The premise was great; however the book did not deliver. BUMMER
Cleverly interwoven stories of passengers who shared an unusual experience while flying. Each story builds on the prior one. With each new incident, the intrigue build. Be sure to read it!
The “idea” of this book was great and the reviews pulled me in. I liked the book. I didn’t love it. And yet I gave it five stars. Why? I was so impressed with Liane Moriarty’s development of the characters, and how many important life lessons she managed to spell out. The main character, Cherry, was delightful, ordinary, and yet not at all ordinary, as none of us are ordinary. We each have a story, quirks, talents, and we live out our life in an ordinary way that in the end may seem extraordinary. That’s kind of how all of her characters seemed in the end, the sum total of this book was perhaps extraordinary. Thank you Liane Moriarty.
Wow! Great book with so much to say about life, love, memories and fate. Such a truly original concept and the ending...amazing.
Based on experience, I will like any Liane Moriarty book. My prediction was not wrong because once again she under-promises and over-delivers. I flew through the 500 pages in 3 days and plan to re-read it soon. Suffice to say she deals with a deep topic (what does it mean to face our mortality?) but does it in a wonderful, heartfelt, often hilarious way. My personal favorite parts of her books are the wry asides she builds in about the nature of work, careers, and family perceptions about careers. You can see her consulting background! Anyway, read this if you want a guaranteed delight that will keep you thinking. (Also, to the big algorithm out there: I wrote this ALL BY MYSELF without recourse to the amazon AI prompts. Literary Luddite here.)