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This was a great women's romance book. I loved the characters and it was written very well. The narrator was also fantastic! I definitely recommend this one. Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this audiobook to review via Netgalley. |
Audiobook Review Overall 3.5 stars Performance 5 stars Story 3 stars This was an entertaining novel, but not quite what I was expecting. From the blurb it sounded like a second chance-ish romance, but that didn't end up being the case. I think it actually falls more into the women's fiction/romantic suspense category. The story is broken into 3 parts, but each sort of felt disjointed from the others. Some parts of the novel were surprisingly very funny (lots of profanity sprinkled throughout) and there was a lot more action and suspense than I was expecting. The pacing was slow at times and then everything seemed to speed up in part 3. I'm still not entirely sure how to feel about the ending, even after suspending disbelief, but overall I found the book entertaining and enjoyable. The narration was a true highlight and Olivia Colman's performance was wonderful. She had fantastic comedic timing and gave each character (male and female) their own unique voice. I had no trouble differentiating between characters and enjoyed all of her different accents. I look forward to listening to her other titles in the future. *I voluntarily listened to an audio listening copy of this book.* |
Can you fall in love for the first time twice? A recently widowed woman is about to find out when she wakes up and finds herself eighteen again. Kate’s husband Luke, died suddenly. Since then she has pushed away her friends, lost her job and everything is starting to fall apart. One day she wakes up in the wrong room and in the wrong body. She’s back at her college room, at the day she first met Luke. Kate knows how he died and that he is already ill. If they can fall in love again and do everything exactly the same, she might be able to save him. Come Again is a beautiful story about self discovery and second chances. The story is divided in three parts, it starts with Kate grieving, then we are transported to the past, and finally come back to the present. I had so much fun reading the story but somehow the last part felt like it was another story completely and some things didn’t make sense. Overall I enjoyed this book, it was funny, original and left me with a beautiful message. Thank you Netgalley, Hachette Audio and Robert Webb for giving me a copy of this ALC in exchange for an honest review. http://www.instagram.com/booksandcoffeepleasemx |
I liked the idea of this story, and found it hilarious in places, however, there was so many problems with the new app, it spoilt the whole experience. Tracks jumping, repeating, pausing constantly. It was frustrating and took all focus from the audiobook. A shame really. I think it could be a good book. |
2 sad stars :( It breaks my heart to rate this book so low. I love Robert Webb. I love him as an actor, and as a person. I love what he stands for (feminist- hello!). But...oy...this book was not very good. I don't typically read books in this genre, but I wanted to support Robert, so I decided to read it. I think the main problem is that this book tries to do too much and ends up being so disjointed. Is it a romance novel? Time travel novel? Spy novel? Russian espionage novel? It tries to do all of the above, but doesn't do it particularly well... I was enjoying it up until part 3. Once part 3 hit, I honestly don't even know what to say about it. I listened to the audio-book of this and I will say, that Olivia Coleman gives this book life. She does a fantastic job and I want her to read all of my books forever and ever. I'm so sorry for not liking this more. It guts me and I hope Robert doesn't see this (I LOVE YOU!). A big thank you to Hachette Audio/Little, Brown and Company/NetGalley for the ARCs and wanting my honest opinion! |
When I read the description and saw that it was similar to David Nicholls I had to give it a try The narrator works wonderfully with the accent and speech. Great listen. It was definitely a cute story. I got a little notional a few times, but overall a really good story. The pacing was good and I was able to keep track of the flashbacks and all of the different moving pieces. However if you don’t pay attention you can get lost briefly. The only thing I wasn’t really sure about was the last part. It was a great story and had so much potential, but the ending took a turn that I’m still deciding on. |
I wasn’t sold on the story of this one at first, but i really connected with the desperation of kate. all she wanted was a little more time with her partner, and in a strange way, she gets just that. she goes in with a specific plan, but, not everything turns out the way we plan, right? she gets her second chance, and not everything happens exactly how she thought it was going to. Oh and then it sneakily turns into an action movie at the end. Really keeps you on your toes. A special section of this had me tearing up was the extra time she got with her dad. It was heartwarming. I have to admit, the fact that Olivia Coleman was the narrator of this one sold me on it. she could read a cereal box and i would listen. strongly recommend this one! |
this was a okay story for me. Nothins exquisite. Really limed the aidiobook. Definitely a good way to read this book . |
I love books that have an element of time travel and this did not disappoint. Well written and developed characters made this an enjoyable book to listen to. |
Come Again starts out by introducing the reader to Kate. She's deep in a pit of grief after losing the love of her life suddenly nine months before. Throughout the story, we learn more about Kate and her husband, Luke's history. Kate feels guilty for not picking up on the symptoms that she believes could have saved Luke's life. She's tortured by "what ifs" and "if onlys." All of this leads her to adopt destructive behavior where she drinks too much, eats too little, abandons her friendships and is less concerned with her job. She feels as if she has nothing left to live for. In the midst of giving up on life, Kate finds herself back in the past. She's back to the start of school when she first met Luke. It's her chance to make a difference. But how can she make him believe her? Has she really gone back in time or is it a dream? If she changes things for Luke, what else will change? I thought this was a clever premise for a book and I enjoyed it quite a bit. There were times that Kate's grief was so palpable that if was difficult for me to read. The author definitely knew how to make you feel that pain and hopelessness and gave it authenticity. There were a few things towards the end of the book that I wasn't really into. There's a whole showdown with some "bad guys" that was loosely attached to the storyline in the beginning. I could have done without this and felt that it was somewhat of a distraction. I understand what the author was trying to do, this mechanism just didn't work for me. However, other than that, I really liked the book. I listened to the audiobook version of Come Again. I really enjoyed it since it is a British book, I found it more authentic to have the accents in the narration. Personally, for me, the narration was perfect for the storyline and I highly recommend it. Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. |
I had such high expectations for this book. The description pulled me in and made me excited about this book. Unfortunately, the book didn’t give me what I was looking for. Part one was done in such a great way. It made me excited for the rest of the book but halfway through part two, I was no longer happy with the book. It became a little boring. Then part three happened and I was so angry. After waking up from he former life with her husband I expected there to be either so type of change (recognition that the time travel happened) or an explanation on dealing with grief. This book had so much potential. |
Come Again is a cute book. The book starts with Kate's husband, Luke dying. She then wakes up the day she first met Luke. She tries to save him from dying. Can Kate save Luke? Can Kate and Luke fall in love twice even though they are both different people the second time around? Fans of The Two Lives of Lydia Bird will probably like Come Again. Olivia Coleman did a good job narrating and I loved the British accent. Her voice worked well with the story. Thank you NetGalley and Hachette Audio for this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. |
"Come Again" by Robert Webb is a novel that tells the story Kate, a woman who loses her husband to a tumor during the middle of her life. Unpredictably, she wakes up one day and through time travel sees a young version of her husband. She's taken back to the beginning of their relationship. Can she fall in love with this man again? Can she save him? This story is a familiar one, but I've never read this trope with a more mature spin. There is some adult content and themes throughout which surprised me. I didn't expect it, but I didn't hate it. It made the book feel more adult and less like a dreamy eyed novel. The opening of the book was pretty dreary and sad, which is to be expected. It takes place right after Kate loses her husband, so that darker nature is understandable. I did feel like I enjoyed the second half of the book more than the first. In terms of the narration and the actual audiobook, I enjoyed the narrator. Her voice was calm, crisp and her accent was easy to understand. I did like the British accent the narrator had and it made the book feel more authentic. The flow was good and it felt a little slower at times which made the book easy to listen to. It seemed like a natural rhythm for the story. |
As I read part 1 of this book I knew I was going to love it. The book sets out on a more depressing note with the main character dealing with grief and blaming herself for the death of her husband. I loved seeing the flashbacks of how her and her husband fell in love. I thought the most interesting thing about this book was quite unexpected for me. As she transforms into a 18 year old with a 45 year old's mind, I loved seeing the change in her perspective. A passage I loved reading about was her looking into the mirror as an 18 year old, telling herself just how beautiful she was and yelling down the dorm hall complimenting everyone. I though this book was very mature in the way it dealt with her change in how she viewing her husband and ultimately how this leads to her dealing with her grief. Normally I don't love second chance romances but this book is the exception. This book did a good job in handling the love interests and balancing them. I think I didn't mind it because the author did a good job in distinguishing between young and older Kate. I think were this book lost me was in part 3. I didn't think the turn in the book was necessarily bad, just very unexpected. This is also where it lost a star for me. Overall, I still very much enjoyed reading this and was recommend it to fans of romance and time travel. |
I thought the narration was strong, and it really tethered me to the story. It was the best aspect of the book in my opinion. I was intrigued by the premise of a husband lost to a brain tumor and left after. I enjoy stories about starting over as someone who has also faced some tough times, but this wasn’t a strong story to me. I had a hard time keeping up with the flashbacks and I did lose interest a few times. It’s a good story for those who like the flashbacks, but it deterred me from a full story immersion. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the listen now audiobook in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. |
I love most of this book. Kate has recently lost her husband and is grieving. She wishes she could warn her husband about his illness and mysteriously time travels back. I loved these parts and even when she travels back to the future... but the epilogue what was that?!? |
I'm was pretty bored listening to this audiobook. It was an interesting concept to be able to go back in time and see your love again after they have passed away though. Thank you Netgalley and Hachette Audio for my gifted copy. |
Come Again // by Robert Webb // narrated by Olivia Coleman In Come Again by Robert Webb, the main character, a somewhat recent widow, tries to do one more good thing for the world before she ends her life because she believes that going on just would not be worth it without her beloved husband. When she wakes up in her 18-year-old body though, reliving Day 0 of the 10,000 she's known him, she thinks she has a second chance to do better this time around. Everyone deserves a second chance after all. Come Again is a good mixture of romance and unexpected action, and the different components that make up this story quickly draw you in and keep you hooked. The author easily describes the feelings of the main character in a way that makes them relatable or at the least understandable, and he keeps the story moving at a good pace. This book was narrated by Olivia Coleman, who was an excellent choice. Her voice, speed, and emotions greatly added to the story and I hope I can listen to her again soon. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. |
A very sweet story. If you're looking for a story with all the feels and a wonderful narrator pick up this gem of a book. I find it really soothing having someone else tell me a story. Happy listening! |
This is the first book that I have read/listened to by Robert Webb. Olivia Colman was the narrator. I enjoyed her narration. This was a story about Kate Marsden that lost her husband Luke to a brain tumor. Kate goes back to the past to see what she can change. In the beginning of the book I seemed to get confused back and forth with what was going on. It would grab my attention and then lose my attention. There was excitement here and there. A laugh here and there. A ping of my heart and joy with the story. The story was not what I expected and ended differently than I would have predicted. I am glad I tried something different. |








