Bookclub-in-A-Box Discusses the Time Traveler's Wife : A Novel by Audrey Niffenegger

by Herbert, Marilyn

• ISBN13: 9781897082263
• ISBN10: 1897082266
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-02-01
• Publisher: Bookclub-In-A-Box

Summary

Audrey Niffenegger's romantic novel The Time Traveler's Wife tells the tender story of Henry and Clare, a married couple, whose relationship is as unique as is every love affair. Niffenegger takes the concept of time out of the linear sequence that we are familiar with, and turns it inside out and upside down. Bookclub-in-a-Box explores both inside and outside the boundaries of Niffenegger's concepts of love, relationships and time. The exploration looks at how the author's narrative structure and her symbols highlight the circular nature of time and interconnected lives. The discussion guide will also look at why this novel is often categorized as science fiction. Every Bookclub-in-a-Box discussion guide includes complete coverage of the themes and symbols, writing style and interesting background information on the novel and the author.

Author Biography

Marilyn Herbert is the creator and director of Bookclub-in-a-Box. A graduate of the University of Toronto, Canada and its Faculty of Education, Herbert has taught English language skills to students at all levels: elementary to college. Using her skills as an educator and speaker, Herbert launched the unique Bookclub-in-a-Box discussion guide series in 2002 and joined the world of contemporary literary criticism and interpretation in an unusual way. In addition, Herbert organizes and conducts literary presentations, conversations and workshops for private and public groups who share her passion for great books. Each guide in the series is a companion to an individual and specific novel intended to inform and entertain the reader, while simultaneously, encouraging new ideas and perspectives about all aspects of the book, author, writing style and other features of interest. With these guides, Herbert takes her place as a virtual discussion leader in the many rooms where fiction is talked about and enjoyed.