About the book
Book: The Time Keeper
Author: Mitch Albom
Format ebook
Description
From the author who's inspired millions worldwide with books like Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven comes his most imaginative novel yet, The Time Keeper --a compelling fable about the first man on earth to count the hours. The man who became Father Time. In Mitch Albom's newest work of fiction, the inventor of the world's first clock is punished for trying to measure God's greatest gift. He is banished to a cave for centuries and forced to listen to the voices of all who come after him seeking more days, more years. Eventually, with his soul nearly broken, Father Time is granted his freedom, along with a magical hourglass and a mission: a chance to redeem himself by teaching two earthly people the true meaning of time. He returns to our world--now dominated by the hour-counting he so innocently began--and commences a journey with two unlikely partners: one a teenage girl who is about to give up on life, the other a wealthy old businessman who wants to live forever. To save himself, he must save them both. And stop the world to do so. Told in Albom's signature spare, evocative prose, this remarkably original tale will inspire readers everywhere to reconsider their own notions of time, how they spend it and how precious it truly is.
Review
The Time Keeper is one of those books that, despite almost farcical sequences, works because of its message. Albom’s style of writing is fluent, simple and with an emphasis on brevity. It explores time from various aspects: its creation, its use and abuse and how its value varies from person to person. This story is so timely! What modern day person isn't obsessed with time. Do you count the days until vacation? Retirement? Special events? There aren't enough hours in the day and the beauty & simplicity of the moment is lost on so many of us. Father Time teaches this lesson to 2 very diverse characters and joins them in a relationship that transcends time.Mitch Albom is like a Yoda of modern literature. The book is simplistic and the concept is not new; however, he makes you become vested to his characters. An enjoyable read like his other novels, this book also makes you look at life through a different lens.
Summary
This was a wonderful book that makes you think deep about your life and has twists.A very worthwhile read again and again. In today's world the message is meaningful!
Reading level: young adult
Rating 3 stars
