Forever, Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a heart-wrenching tale of love and loss. The story follows Elsie Porter, who meets and quickly falls in love with Ben Ross. Their whirlwind romance leads to a marriage cut tragically short when Ben dies in a sudden accident, leaving Elsie a widow after just nine days of marriage. The novel explores Elsie's journey through grief and healing, as well as her unexpected bond with Ben's mother, Susan. Through alternating timelines, the reader witnesses the intense love shared between Elsie and Ben, the devastation of his death, and the healing process that follows.
Taylor Jenkins Reid's writing style in Forever, Interrupted is emotionally intense and raw, delving deep into the complex emotions that come with loss. The narrative skillfully portrays the stages of grief, from initial shock and denial to anger and eventually acceptance. The author weaves a poignant story of love, heartache, and learning to live again, with a focus on the profound impact of losing a loved one in a short span of time.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book features high content warnings for grief, loss of a loved one, emotional trauma, and themes related to widowhood.
Has Romance?
The book features a medium level of romance focused on the poignant relationship between the main characters, Elsie and Ben.
From The Publisher:
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
" Touching and powerful...Reid masterfully grabs hold of the heartstrings and doesn't let go. A stunning first novel." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Have you ever heard of supernovas? They shine brighter than anything else in the sky and then fade out really quickly, a short burst of extraordinary energy. I like to think you and Ben were like that . . . in that short time, you had more passion than some people have in a lifetime."
Elsie Porter is an average twentysomething and yet what happens to her is anything but ordinary. On a rainy New Year's Day, she heads out to pick up a pizza for one. She isn't expecting to see anyone else in the shop, much less the adorable and charming Ben Ross. Their chemistry is instant and electric. Ben cannot even wait twenty-four hours before asking to see her again. Within weeks, the two are head over heels in love. By May, they've eloped.
Only nine days later, Ben is out riding his bike when he is hit by a truck and killed on impact. Elsie hears the sirens outside her apartment, but by the time she gets downstairs, he has already been whisked off to the emergency room. At the hospital, she must face Susan, the mother-in-law she has never met-and who doesn't even know Elsie exists.
Interweaving Elsie and Ben's charmed romance with Elsie and Susan's healing process, Forever, Interrupted will remind you that there's more than one way to find a happy ending.
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2 comment(s)
5/5⭐️
TJR does it every time. She’s so good. This was so good. everyone needs to read this. Stop what you’re doing. Read it right now!!!
SYNOPSIS:
The book starts with Ben dying.
Ben & Elsie have known each other for 6 months. They had a whirlwind romance, and they eloped about a week prior to Ben’s death.
The book alternates between present day & their romance.
MY THOUGHTS
I didn’t realize this was TJR’s debut novel. I’ve read several of her books, and I think I have rated them all 4s or 5s. It is cool to see she has grown a lot as a writer, and it makes sense to me that this was her debut.
I didn’t find Elsie or Ben likable.
I wish we could have gotten to know Ben a bit in the “now” times. Since the book starts with his death, there’s no time to get to know him & no connection to the character.
I didn’t admire Elsie or Ben’s relationship, and I really wasn’t sold on it. It was giving me sooo many red flags. They really didn’t know each other. I kept agreeing with the side characters that were telling Elsie that she had only been married like a week & they had only met 6 months ago. Their relationship felt immature to me, and it wasn’t really built on much of a foundation.
TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Meh, just okay. I know, pains me to 3 star TJR.
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Forever, Interrupted?
About the Author:
Taylor Jenkins Reid lives in Los Angeles and is the acclaimed author of Malibu Rising, Daisy Jones & the Six, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, One True Loves, Maybe in Another Life, After I Do, and Forever, Interrupted. To learn more, visit TaylorJenkinsReid.com.
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