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Maybe in Another Life

By: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
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One choice. Two different paths - with stunningly different results. From the bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.

At the age of 29, Hannah Martin still has no idea what she wants to do with her life. She has lived in six different cities and held countless meaningless jobs since graduating college. On the heels of leaving yet another city, Hannah moves back to her hometown of Los Angeles and takes up residence in her best friend Gabby’s guestroom. Shortly after getting back to town, Hannah goes out to a bar one night with her friend Gabby and meets up with her high school boyfriend, Ethan.

Just after midnight, Gabby asks Hannah if she’s ready to go. A moment later, Ethan offers to give her a ride later if she wants to stay. Hannah hesitates. What happens if she leaves with Gabby? What happens if she leaves with Ethan?

In concurrent storylines, Hannah lives out the effects of each decision. Quickly, these parallel universes develop into radically different stories with large-scale consequences for Hannah, as well as the people around her. As the two alternate realities run their course, Maybe in Another Life raises questions about fate and love: Is anything meant to be? How much in our life is determined by chance? And perhaps, most compellingly: Is there such a thing as a soul mate?

Hannah believes there is. And, in both worlds, she believes she’s found him.

"Entertaining and unpredictable; Reid makes a compelling argument for happiness in every life." Kirkus (starred review)

©2015 Taylor Jenkins Reid (P)2021 Simon & Schuster Australia

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I absolutely loved this book

Taylor Jenkins Reid is now one of my favourite authors. I only came across her in January this year when I listened to Daisy Jones and the Six and I’ve now listened to 3 more of her books - all of them great. She has a way of creating real characters who are flawed and likeable. Her stories are believable and deeply romantic at the same time. I can’t recommend her writing enough.

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Can’t listen another second. Want a refund

Love the writer, but after 1 hour and 43 mins in, I can’t listen to another word of the female voice pretending to do a male voice. Making them sound like a drop out surfer/drunk/80 year old… it’s cringey. Just don’t do it. I would be addressing your publisher about how they approved this and still took a paycheck.

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Disappointing

I’m a big fan of this author but can’t understand where this book came from. I found it difficult to believe she wrote it. It was so dull I literally ripped my head phones out of my ears because I couldn’t take another second of it. The narrators voice was grinding and made the men sound so insipid it was nearly laughable . I get the concept and it was a good one but the content of that concept was nothing short of boring . Sorry to be harsh but definitely not for me.

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Loved this book!

What clever and imaginative writing by this talented author. I adore her books and wonder why it took me so long to 'read' this one. A brilliant insight into the 'what ifs' of life. A kind of 'sliding doors' take on what could have been if we chose differently at any given point in time. I loved the ending too which has a particular line of dialogue that made me tear up and rewind a few times over, it's that good. You'll know what I mean when you hear it. No spoilers here. Didn't want this one to end as usual, but I always feel that way about Taylor Jenkins Reid's books, and Julia Whelan's narration. Her voice is addictive!

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this book is amazing

it us so easy to get lost in both of Hannah's stories and at times you truly don't know which one you wish she was actually in, but one thing is for sure, the relationship between her and Gabby is the real love story. Gabbys Dad is pretty special too

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Like the concept

Liked the concept of the book but it didn’t grab me the way I wish it had. I love time jumping books so the split perspective storyline was interesting. I think I had just too higher hopes for it after seeing recommendations. Overall cute and sweet but not a book that stays with you.

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good but not great

This was my least favourite Taylor Jenkins Reid book. I didn't think I'd ever rate one of her books a 3 stars but here we are. It just didn't hold my attention like the others have and I didn't like the main character that much.
I did like the ending, not as predictable as I thought it would be. I wasn't sure what guy I was rooting for - Ethan or Henry - and it turned out ok.

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Loved this!

Easy listening and an enjoyable “sliding doors” style story. Perfect escapism. Narration and story were great.

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Julia Whelan is Phenomenal

I’m not usually into sugary love stories, but this one just made me smile so many times and left me on a high.
And cmon, is there anyone with a more fabulous voice than Julia Whelan? She’s just incredible

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Wonderful story.

Loved this book, engaging and easy to listen to and just wonderful. My only negative was I feel it could have been longer and towards the end it felt a little rushed.

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