Replay by Ken Grimwood (English) Paperback Book

Description: Replay by Ken Grimwood One of the freshest, most engaging novels Dean Koontz FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description At forty-three Jeff Winston is tired of his low-paid, unrewarding job, tired of the long silences at the breakfast table with his wife, saddened by the thought of no children to comfort his old age. But he hopes for better things, for happiness, maybe tomorrow . . . But a sudden, fatal heart attack puts paid to that. Until Jeff wakes up in his eighteen-year-old body, all his memories of the next twenty-five years intact. If he applies those memories, he can be rich in this new chance at life and can become one of the most powerful men in America. Until he dies at forty-three and wakes up in his eighteen-year-old body again . . . Notes One of the great what if you could live your life again novels. Author Biography Ken Grimwood (1944-2003) was a radio journalist in California. He was the author of Breakthrough, Elise, The Voice Outside and Into the Deep. He won the World Fantasy Award for Replay. Review In 1986 (seven years before the release of the film Groundhog Day), Grimwood published this riveting novel about a man who dies of a heart attack and then wakes up in his college dorm room 25 years earlier. He discovers that he has the chance to live his life over again. And again. And again. This is one of the most elegant and moving time travels stories ever written. A thrilling adventure that also explores the nature of destiny and the human experience. -- Ernest Cline, author of READY PLAYER ONEI didnt just love Replay, I believed in it, I dreamed of it ... I also discovered that I wasnt only believer; at the time, there were fan sites dedicated to Replay. Hundreds of people - like the fellow replayers we never realize are out there - were all dreaming my same dream -- Brad Meltzer * You Must Read This *Powerful ... compelling ... superb! * Atlanta Journal *Ken Grimwoods Replay is one of the freshest, most engaging novels -- Dean KoontzThe story and writing are terrific and the end is a thoroughly satisfying answer to a great "what if" question -- Bari WoodI was moved by it greatly * Fantasy Review *The psychological implications ... are vividly portrayed and his characters are well drawn and sustained * Vector *Highly successful ... the heart of the tale is the swift sophistication of its unpacking of the great dream * The Encylopedia of Fantasy * Promotional 42 in the Millennium Fantasy Masterworks series, a library of the most original and influential fantasy ever written One of the great what if I could live my life again novels "The story and the writing are terrific and the end is ... thoroughly satisfying Bari Wood Theres not a false or melodramatic note in the whole thing ... Its a fantasy using the reality of our lives ...A pleasure to read .. . Fresh Baird Searles Highly successful ... the plot gradually and intricately thickens ...the heart of the tale is the swift sophistication of its unpacking of the great dream The Encyclopedia of Fantasy Winner of the World Fantasy Award Prizes Winner of World Fantasy Award 1988 (UK) Short-listed for Arthur C. Clarke Award 1988 (UK) Long Description At forty-three Jeff Winston is tired of his low-paid, unrewarding job, tired of the long silences at the breakfast table with his wife, saddened by the thought of no children to comfort his old age. But he hopes for better things, for happiness, maybe tomorrow . . . But a sudden, fatal heart attack puts paid to that. Until Jeff wakes up in his eighteen-year-old body, all his memories of the next twenty-five years intact. If he applies those memories, he can be rich in this new chance at life and can become one of the most powerful men in America. Until he dies at forty-three and wakes up in his eighteen-year-old body again . . . Review Quote In 1986 (seven years before the release of the film Groundhog Day), Grimwood published this riveting novel about a man who dies of a heart attack and then wakes up in his college dorm room 25 years earlier. He discovers that he has the chance to live his life over again. And again. And again. This is one of the most elegant and moving time travels stories ever written. A thrilling adventure that also explores the nature of destiny and the human experience. Promotional "Headline" One of the freshest, most engaging novels Dean Koontz Description for Sales People 42 in the Millennium Fantasy Masterworks series, a library of the most original and influential fantasy ever written Details ISBN0575075597 Author Ken Grimwood Pages 272 Audience Age 16-99 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2005 ISBN-10 0575075597 ISBN-13 9780575075597 Format Paperback Imprint Gollancz Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Media Book Series Fantasy Masterworks Language English Publication Date 2005-05-12 Series Number 42 UK Release Date 2005-05-12 Audience General AU Release Date 2005-07-31 NZ Release Date 2005-07-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2924574;

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