Liane Moriarty's "Here One Moment" is an engrossing and thought-provoking novel that captures the complexities of human relationships and the impact of fleeting moments on our lives. Known for her keen insight into everyday dynamics, Moriarty once again delivers a story that is both relatable and emotionally resonant.

The book centers around a seemingly ordinary event that ripples through the lives of several characters, each grappling with their own secrets and struggles. Moriarty’s ability to delve into the psyches of her characters is impressive, making them feel authentic and multidimensional. Their interactions are depicted with a delicate balance of humor, tension, and poignancy.

One of the standout features of "Here One Moment" is its exploration of themes like regret, forgiveness, and the passage of time. Moriarty's writing is sharp and engaging, with moments of profound insight that encourage readers to reflect on their own lives. The pacing is well-managed, maintaining a steady build-up of suspense and curiosity.

However, the novel isn't without its flaws. At times, the intertwining plotlines can feel a bit convoluted, and some resolutions may come across as overly convenient. Additionally, while most characters are well-developed, a few secondary ones could have benefited from more depth and nuance.

Despite these minor shortcomings, "Here One Moment" is a captivating read that will keep you hooked from beginning to end. Moriarty's talent for crafting compelling narratives with emotional weight shines through, making this book a worthy addition to her impressive repertoire.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me the chance to preview Here One Moment by Liana Moriarty. It took me a while to connect with this story, but I am so happy I stuck it out. I ended up falling in love with many of the characters and became highly invested in their individual journeys. I also shed a few tears at the end.

Sometimes stories with so many characters are tough to follow, but Moriarty is skilled at developing her characters and giving them unique voices. Each of her characters feels like a real person with flaws and complicated lives below the surface. You really get to know their interior selves as they navigate life after encountering "The Death Lady" on a fateful flight.

Overall, I highly recommend Here One Moment to anyone who enjoys character driven stories, particularly those with complex female characters.

Thank you to Crown Publishing for the gifted copy!

This book is an absolute masterpiece from page 1. I was immediately hooked and did not want to put it down. It is the highest of praise when I say this book did not feel <i>at all</i> like it was almost 500 pages.

Moriarty is back with a vengeance with Here One Moment, it is a master class in writing. This will be in my top 5 of 2024 without question. It will be on bookshelves in the US on September 10.

I really enjoy Liane Moriarty's stories. She captures the essences of her characters so beautifully, presenting quirks and foibles as part and parcel of what it means to be human and live in this complicated world. Add that to her knack for crafting original and clever plot lines that are familiar yet also just to the left of what you expect, and the result is wonderful entertainment that feels engaging and fresh and thoughtful at the same time. There's magic here, but it's not the magic you expect when you first start reading - and that, to me, is the most marvelous element of a Moriarty story. She tugs on your heartstrings, but not in predictable ways - and it's that very unpredictability that keeps me reading. The setup here is brilliant and so evocative, and the way it plays out takes you on a winding twisting path of never knowing quite what's coming next. It makes for a delightful read!

Imagine if you were told the exact cause of death and at what age it would happen. Would you go about life differently? Would knowing that information effect the chooses you made?

In Here One Moment, Liane Moriarty , takes us on a wild ride. A plane ride changes passengers lives forever when one passenger begins to give everyone a prediction of how and when they will die. Was she right? Is she in fact a credible fortune teller? Things get real when her predictions start coming true.

A great story. Humorous, thought provoking, and compelling. I didn't know how it would end but was pleasantly surprised.

Thank you to Crown Publishing and Netgalley for an ARC.

"Here One Moment" by Liane Moriarty is another captivating addition to her impressive body of work. True to her style, Moriarty crafts a compelling narrative with a rich cast of well-developed characters. Each character feels distinct and fully realized, making the reader invested invested in the storyline.

The book is engaging from start to finish, filled with Moriarty's signature blend of wit, drama, and emotional depth. As always, her ability to weave multiple perspectives into a cohesive and thrilling plot keeps the reader hooked. Fans of her previous works will not be disappointed, as "Here One Moment" delivers the same high-quality storytelling that Moriarty is known for.

Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a well-written, character-driven story. Moriarty has once again proven her talent for creating engrossing and memorable novels.

Pulled into the lives of many characters, the essence of all is their frailty in life. Love, loss, friendships, and challenges all circle round this story. As usual, Moriarity has a way of making the reader feel fully invested in her characters. So much rings true of life and her words bring the points home time and time again.

Can fate be fought? That’s the question with this novel. I really liked this and couldn’t stop reading.

4.9⭐️

I’m a big fan of Liane Moriarty’s writing and this one did not disappoint. Elderly woman on a plane tells passengers when she expects they will die and at what age. Chapters alternate between the “Death Lady” and a select few passengers. Enjoyed all of the characters and could not get enough. Not a full five stars because the ending fell a bit flat. Regardless, I really, really enjoyed this and would definitely recommend.


A VERY big thank you to the author, Crown Publishing, and NetGalley for a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

The short flight from Hobart to Sidney wasn’t meant to be anything spectacular, but when an older tiny woman, begins to walk the isles setting out the fates of the passengers they collectively didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “The Death Lady” as she became known strolled through the cabin and relayed to each person the age and cause of their death. Some people laughed with aplomb - Old Age, 103! - while others that will apparently expire at any moment in a tragic accident became extremely distraught. Since people naturally find comfort in numbers a handful of these people reconnect after the flight to determine who this fortune teller was and why would she randomly set out all of these predictions. When a few deaths become reality a social media page is created and the race in on to find this woman called Cherry and change fate before they are added to the growing list. In her easy, breezy Australian style, author Liane Moriarty gives the reader a peek into each of their lives and Cherry’s mysterious past. Although most believe - what will be, will be - the small changes they make in their daily lives to avoid her terrifying predictions can eventually affect the outcome - chaos theory, butterfly effect etc. This fascinating saga is filled with both statistical consequences and the mystery of life. Although this novel is possibly a bit too long and at times confusing with the many points of view (you just have to roll with it!) it comes together nicely and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

This was pretty slow-going for me but I really enjoyed it by the end. My favorite thing about Moriarty’s books is the characters and all their connections. The plot is almost irrelevant to me. I don’t think this quite had the charm that her earlier books had, but I still liked it.

But I didn’t get invested until at least half way through. Because of the way it switched back and forth so often, I sometimes had a hard time keeping track of the characters or of cherry’s storyline in general.

On a routine flight, a passenger wends her way down the aisle. She is not just stretching her legs or going to the lavatory. She speaks with each person in the cabin, flight crew and passenger alike. People enjoy the parlor trick her "predictions" about how and when they'll die, until someone receives a prediction of a violent death. The passengers and crew all go their separate ways, and most forget the encounter. Then, the strange woman's predictions begin to come true. Fans of psychological suspense will enjoy this intricately woven tapestry of suspense and mystery.

Thank you NetGalley and Crown Publishing for this advance copy.
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Moriarty’s newest book begins on an airplane where a woman tells every passenger their cause and age of death whether they want to hear it or not. Is she a psychic? Is she crazy? The rest of the story follows the passengers on the plane as they deal with life after their “predictions” and also alternates with the life story of the alleged psychic. This whole set up created a huge sense of urgency and intrigue for me as the reader, making this quite the page turner for most of the book (although it slowed a bit in the second half). There is a large cast of characters here, but once I got into the story it was not a problem. Overall, I enjoyed this one even though the ending felt a little messy.

Passengers on a flight between Hobart and Sydney are given predictions of their cause of death and age of death by an older passenger, who afterwards doesn't remember doing it. When people begin to die, several passengers hunt for her in the hopes of changing their own futures.

An interesting story that focuses on the question of whether knowing your future can help you change it.

I was glued to the story.

It's an ordinary domestic flight between Australian cities. Everything seems normal -- a variety of people thrown together for a few hours -- a flight attendant, a single man coming home from a funeral, a newly married couple, a pregnant woman, a mother with small children, a working man, and an elderly woman. THEN the elderly woman begins walking the aisle telling the passengers the cause of their deaths and what age they will die.

I have mixed feelings about this book. I could not put it down, but the narrative is sometimes confusing. There are so many characters, and the story jumps from person to person and across timelines to fill in the backgrounds of each character. Sometimes it would take me a page or two at the beginning of each chapter to figure out which character was being featured. By the end, I was completely hooked, but I admit I didn't really care about any of the characters, but I was curious about how things would turn out. This would probably be good for a book club. I can see lots of great discussion coming from the idea of knowing time and manner of death. The best storyline was actually about the elderly lady -- was she clairvoyant or a scam artist or just lucky. I loved reading about her past.

I've read other books by Liane Moriarty and have loved her characters and that she keeps the reader guessing with plot twists. This is the strength of this book as well. This one, however, seems a bit of a departure from her others given the number of characters and timelines the reader has to juggle. Definitely worth the time, just know that it might take some effort to keep the stories straight.

Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this book! This is the first book I’ve read in a very long time that I’ve had to just sit there with my thoughts for awhile after reading the book. This is such an intriguing store told from multiple characters. I fell in love with all the characters and their stories. This was a lengthy book but it read pretty quickly. I would recommend this book to anyone because it was such a fantastic read.

I’ve read many books by Liane Moriarty and always enjoyed them. However, Here One Moment was a huge disappointment for me and I had to force myself to finish it. There were way too many characters plus not enough information on any of them, so you never got to know them. Perhaps if there were fewer characters and more was provided about each one of them, the story might’ve been somewhat engaging. The book centers around a woman on a plane who tells each passenger when and how they will die. It is an intriguing premise for sure, but the execution was terribly lacking.

Thank you to Net Galley and Crown Publishing for an advance reader copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I was hooked from the beginning of this story, which isn't unusual for a Liane Moriarty book. This story definitely has a little more Australian flavor than some of her other novels, and I enjoyed traveling to different parts of the country. The interwoven stories (true Moriarty fashion) are not wildly unbelievable, but the reader will find themselves wondering if the main character might have a supernatural gift. A great quick read for any one who is already a fan, or a great introduction to what her fans already love so much about her.

I love the uniqueness of this book. The character development was wonderful and the plot kept me guessing. I've already recommended this to my book loving friends.

I loved this book as it made me reflect on my own life. What would you do if you were told you were going to die soon? What would your next steps be? Would you live your life differently with that knowledge? It felt like a thought experiment inside a story.

A short flight turns into a unique experience for passengers when a fellow traveler begins to tell them their cause and age of death. Most are bewildered and brush it off, thinking it’s the ramblings of a nutty lady.

Shortly after, the predictions begin to come true and the passengers who have been told their death is around the corner start to feel increasingly concerned.

I thoroughly enjoyed the chapters with the passengers and their unique points of view. Hoping that they would beat their death predictions as I had come to grow very fond of them.

I do wish the story had been tighter and a bit shorter. Some of the chapters felt redundant and made my interest lag. Less time could have been spent at the beginning on the plane as it felt like the story took time to build its momentum.

Liane Moriarity does an incredible job writing characters. They have their own individual mannerisms and speech and are easily distinguished from one another. She also injects them with humour and insight, making you root for them and wanting them to come out of this okay.

*Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book.*