The Time Keeper by, Mitch Albom narrated by, Dan Stevens
I haven’t read Mitch Albom’s other books, they aren’t in a
genre I usually read but after seeing the great write up this audiobook got in
Audiofile magazine this one sounded like something I would like, and I wasn’t
wrong!
This book is very relevant to the world we live in because
it seems everyone is in a rush to get where they are going and wanting more
time to get it done, but be careful what you wish for. As Dor found out the
hard way, 100’s of centuries ago he designed the first clock but God (or some
such person) is not happy with him for this and banishes him to a cave for
centuries where he becomes Father Time. Now centuries later God (or some such
person) has a deal for him if he can save 2 people he can have his freedom. The
2 people he chooses are a teenage girl, Sarah, who wants to give up her time
because she has gotten her heart broken and an old man, Victor, in kidney
failure who wants more time, can he save these two people and in turn save himself?
“When you are measuring time you are not living it.” So very
true! A very well written cautionary tale about time and not taking it for
granted or wasting it, loved the epilogue. Actually I just really liked this
whole book. I have seen some reviews saying this book was choppy but I never
got that feeling at all and that may be because I listened to it on audio. I thought
the story was great and felt like any “choppiness” just made me feel more of
what Dor was feeling being in this new world and to really explore it he had to
slow time because our world moves so fast. I think this book will appeal to a
different audience than Albom’s previous books, yes people who liked his past
books will probably like this one but because of the fantasy element of Father
Time I think this will appeal to people who read fantasy or enjoy fairytales
re-told.
Dan Stevens narration of this book is fabulous! Every voice is spot on, you never question who is talking
each voice has its own inflection and tone. I see why this performance has won
a well-deserved earphones award and would not be at all surprised if this one
wins big at the Audies too! I just can’t say enough about how great the narration
of this book is. If you are thinking of reading this one I highly recommend it
on audio! Dan Stevens will be a narrator to look for in the future!
4 ½ Stars
5+++ Stars for the narration
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Elizabeth
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