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Husnain Shafique

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2023

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Fans of modern literature must read this beautifully written examination of the human condition.

Synopsis

Have you ever wondered …

If I had met this person as who I am now, instead of who I was then, would it have changed anything?

Two people. Ten years. One winding love story.

Time, for Jolie, is the worst. It moves too slowly when she needs it to speed up; too fast when she wishes she could just bring everything to a halt. But for her and Jace, timing is everything. And they can’t seem to get it right.

Time, for Jace, is simple. The plan is obvious and the outcome is inevitable: earn a degree, get a job, make a life. All in due time. But for him and Jolie, timing is complicated. And they have a habit of falling out of sync.

As they navigate the tides of their relationship amid the uncertainties of life after graduation, Jolie and Jace enter a decade-long cycle of passion, heartbreak, bad timing, and, ultimately, self-discovery. All in pursuit of an answer to the inescapable question: Will time, for once, ever be on their side?

Time for Once is an adult coming-of-age story about love, acceptance, and the mistakes we all make in the messy but crucial process of growth.

"Time for Once" by Jes Smyth is a poignant and thought-provoking contemporary fiction novel that explores the themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. The novel follows the story of Claire, a young woman who finds herself stuck in a loveless marriage and struggling to come to terms with her past.


The novel is beautifully written, with a lyrical prose that captures the emotions and struggles of the characters. The story is told through a non-linear narrative, with flashbacks and shifting perspectives that add depth and complexity to the plot.


One of the strengths of the novel is the way it portrays the complex and nuanced relationships between the characters. Smyth does an excellent job of exploring the different facets of love and the various ways it can manifest in our lives. The characters are flawed and human, and the reader can't help but become emotionally invested in their struggles.


Overall, "Time for Once" is a captivating and deeply moving novel that will stay with readers long after they finish reading it. It's a beautifully written exploration of the human experience, and a must-read for fans of contemporary fiction.


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Jes Smyth's contemporary fiction book "Time for Once" examines the themes of love, loss, and the passing of time in a heartbreaking and thought-provoking way. The protagonist of the book is a young woman named Claire who is trapped in an unloving marriage and battling her demons.


The book has poetic wording that beautifully expresses the characters' feelings and tribulations. The narrative is non-linear, with flashbacks and varying points of view that give the tale depth and complexity.


The novel's ability to depict the multifaceted human condition is one of its qualities.

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