Forever, Interrupted - Taylor Jenkins Reid

Forever, Interrupted

By Taylor Jenkins Reid

  • Release Date: 2013-07-09
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature
Score: 4
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From 1,295 Ratings

Description

Soon to be a Netflix limited series!

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo—"Reid is seriously a genius when it comes to stories about life and love" (Redbook). "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.

Reviews

  • Life, love and grief

    4
    By Pookie1321
    A story about a whirlwind romance and the grief that comes when it’s taken from you too soon. Also about friendships and chosen family, those that help you through hard times. Told in flashbacks to see the beginnings of the love to present day, dealing with the sadness and despair of losing someone you love. A great story to show complex feelings.
  • Cute

    4
    By adip2017
    There’s nothing quite like a quick TJR read. I found this post to be simply adorable! While the subject matter is serious, the author finds a way to keep the story, uplifting and entertaining. There are so many cute, personal touch the author throws in that you can’t help but smile even in a book about grief and death. Another good one by TJR!
  • 5/5

    5
    By fossyandgogo
    Very sad starting out but such a good story about grieving and over coming!
  • Can’t get into it

    1
    By txreader01
    I hate not completing books but i has to stop this book. Was too slow and honestly bore me
  • Forever interrupted

    1
    By Csteff88
    I don’t usually write reviews, but I feel like I should warn the next reader. Don’t. Just don’t. This is the most depressing book I’ve ever read. I felt like it was never going to end. I only finished it because I can’t stand not to once I start. 1 star because I couldn’t give it a 0.
  • Emotional and Wonderful Story

    5
    By JenxK22
    I loved this book so much, and connected with the characters. Was such an inspirational story about resilience and lost love. I just loved it & read it in two days!! TJR IS BECOMING MY NEW FAVORITE WRITER!
  • Not what I thought…

    2
    By Gems Books
    It honestly took me way too long to finish. At first it was promising, but there was just a huge lull throughout the whole book that had me wanting more. I get the premise of the book. I understand the point but it just felt like a monotonous feeling through the entire book. Wish it would have lived up to the hype.
  • Amazing

    5
    By Katiuszka30
    The author has an incredible way of describing feelings. Loved the book so much that I have already bought several other books from this author.
  • Original story

    3
    By litabitme
    Nice enjoyable read even though the subject was sad.
  • Did not like the way it ended

    3
    By Debdarling5
    The book was amazing, but the ending was abrupt. It felt like there should have been more to it.