This book started off a little slow but once it got going it was hard to put down. I liked that each chapter was a different character and view it kept my interest. Not sure if it was the best book to read right before getting on a plane!

Liane Moriarty is a must-read author for me. I was so excited to get an ARC of this novel. The premise: While on a plane, a psychic (death lady) on board begins to predicts the "age and cause of death" for all of the other passengers. Do the passengers believe her? Change their lives? Fight fate? An interesting premise.

Positive:
I enjoyed reading the stories of the main characters whose fates were predicted (Leo, Ethan, Paula, Sue, Allegra, and Eve).
The premise was very interesting and remided me of the book The Measure.
Some interesting underlying themes and messages

Negatives:
The book was very long. Cherry (psychic lady's) background was very drawn out.
The book was choppy because of so many characters vying for storyline development and Cherry's was interspersed every other chapter.

This was not my favorite Liane Moriarity book, but I am sure there are others who will enjoy it more.

Cherry, not Cheryl, is a fascinating MC. The story grabbed me early on and didn't let up. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book

This is one of my favorite Liane Moriarity works. She continues to make her characters interesting and three-dimensional; and her stories are all so diverse and interesting.

Liane Moriarty is the queen of character! She captures people in a way that no other author does and this book is the perfect showcase of that skill.

A random flight and all of the sudden this lady gets up and tells everyone when and how they will die. Cause of death. Age of death. Now is this lady psychic or just old and confused? We follow some of the passengers and the death lady herself for the couple months after the flight. Everybody reacts differently and Liane Moriarty lets us see in their head how they are dealing with this new information.

There is a wide of circumstances, families, health situations and jumping from character to character is so rewarding. I loved the different topics we got to explore with the overarching idea of fate and agency.

I really enjoyed this and connected to the characters. All of them in different ways and it kept me engaged. The death lady chapters could have been edited down a bit, but overall this was very good. Very character driven and the small line between realty and magical realism was beautifully explored.

Well done!

Thanks for netgalley, the publisher and the author for an advanced readers copy!

For someone as obsessed and afraid of death as I am, I can’t believe how much I loved this book. I would definitely not want this to happen on my next flight though. With each chapter I found myself craving more information on each of these characters. I felt so engrossed in their lives. This was truly a beautiful book.

This was a great book, and despite its length I never felt like the reading was a slog. The premise is essentially that people are on a plain and a relatively unassuming woman predicts when these people will die and how; some predicted deaths are soon and others are much later. As it turns out, her predictions start to come true. This was just a great read for the variety of characters, but also the author's writing. A book about, essentially, death seems like it would be too heavy, but it is delivered in a way that the reader doesn't feel brought down by that topic. Instead, we get to focus on how the characters react to this revelation and what they do afterward. As an aside, it was nice to be able to get the story of the "psychic" who made those predictions, as well.

Thank you to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

this book, ultimately, was very interesting in terms of the plot and everything.

her writing style and the plot lowkey seem familiar to me even though i’ve read nothing like this sort of plot, from what i remember. for some reason, as well, i’m getting fredrik backman vibes ?

i feel like i didn’t connect with the character of “the death lady,” like i just ended up skipping a bunch of the chapters that focused on her, which, eventually, there was a lot more.

allegra and eve were the characters that i was most interested and cared about also paula w/ timothy and ethan was pretty cool, too.

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing me an ARC of this book !! i was honestly so excited and thrilled to receive it since i own big little lies and have read it and the show is one of my favorite shows ever !!

Liane Moriarty has another hit on her hands. I had to really pay attention with all the characters in this book and all the different storylines. It got confusing sometimes but the book had a very good message to the reader.

Fate can't be fought. Or can it?

I really enjoyed this character study by Liane Moriarty. I laughed, I cried, and I fretted for the fates of the characters. I genuinely wanted to see how everyone's life turned out, I enjoyed the narrative of our psychic, and I was relieved when not all of her predictions came true.

Despite the mystical elements, I felt this was missing a bit of the magic that's in some of her other books. Although there was definitely a poignant life lesson (just live your life) there was no gut-wrenching twist that I have come to expect from her novels.

4.5 stars

Many thanks to Netgalley, Crown publishing, and the author for the ARC.

This was a thought-provoking book from a beloved author. I have loved many of Liane Moriarty’s novels and this one is definitely in the top of the list. In this book, we meet a cast of characters on a delayed flight waiting for takeoff, on which one of the passengers begins to give out life expectancy and cause of death of each person. The book toggles back and forth between the lady’s life and the lives of those on the plane who now have this date/cause of death hanging over their every decision moving forward. Fascinating way the author weaves this story together and allows the reader to know the characters and relate to their plight. I really enjoyed this book!!

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an ARC.

Here One Moment is an extraordinary novel full of brilliant characters and a story line that is beyond entertaining. It's a hefty read coming in at over 500 pages but each page is worth the time and energy you'll put into reading this fantastic book. In fact time will fly as you go on this mind bending journey.

Imagine for a second you are on a flight and a woman starts walking around giving predictions on each person's death day and cause of death. A few people take what the woman says to heart and a few others like yourself blow it off or at least try to. Then one prediction after another starts to come to fruition. This causes you to pause and consider your own prediction, your own mortality and that of others. Do you continue to live you life as normal or take precautions in an attempt to change future outcomes. Do you try to beat the odds or is the reaper nipping at your feet?

This book left me contemplating my own life and that of my loved ones. The chapters are short and flow right into each other. I found that myself genuinely caring about the characters and full of emotions. This is one book you won't want to miss.

Cherry. Cherry. Cherry. She is no one, a simple woman with no designated features. Possibly a loner. She seems like she wouldn’t hurt a fly; but, she hurt many people for months and months. This story will put life as a whole into perspective. There are many things you don’t ever appreciate in life that is just skated by, like breathing.
This is unlike any other book by Liane but very much enjoyed.

5/5 stars! I couldn’t put this book down and finished reading it in two days. I was hooked from the very beginning. This book is released September 10, 2024. Thank you so much to Crown Publishing, Liane Moriarty and Netgalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.

This is probably my favorite Liane Moriaty book. I was invested in each character's future and what was going to happen next. For a 500 page book, I was able to finish this in less than 48 hours. Great pacing and narration. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review!

Book 63 of 2024.
[Fiction/ARC]
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Read this if you fear the reaper, death, or the future.
Special thanks to Crown publishing for this ARC. It was a unique premise that I haven’t seen before. Fighting fate, racing the clock, & knowing how your end will come. Great read from Moriarty.

Here One Moment | Liane Moriarty

Synopsis 📚
Fate can’t be fought… or can it?
It is a normal day for the passengers on the flight from Hobart to Sydney. Sure, there is a delay, but these things happen. They all begin to relax into their seats, ready for an uneventful flight. It turns out to be everything but uneventful. A lady slowly snakes her way through every row on the plane and she tells each passenger two things: cause of death, age of death. Her voice is calm, measured, and contains not a trace of uncertainty. The passengers are all confused, some annoyed, angry, and even indignant, but they brush it off, make their way off the flight, and essentially forget the lady’s haunting words. That is until a passenger from their flight is dead… and they realize lady’s prediction was right. More passengers die and the ones who remain are absolutely terrified. They scramble to find the lady, a the Death Lady, who predicted their deaths and desperately try to sidestep their fates. But as the Death Lady said, fate cannot be fought… or can it?

Personal Thoughts 💭
One of my favorite things about this book is probably the multiple points of view from different passengers on the flights and the Death Lady! I I really very much loved seeing all these different perspectives from all these characters. And then of course, I loved the Death Lady’s POV. This was a lovely read with a wonderful mix of everything. A bit suspenseful, a tad philosophical, a smidge reflective, this book makes you wonder about free will, destiny, and really makes you question: How much control do you truly have over your life? I went into this book with a bit of expectations and had some theories about the ending and such, and I was pleasantly surprised! The book was not what I expected, but I did end up liking it! For anyone looking for something suspenseful to read that isn’t cookie cutter, this book is it!

This is one of my favorites of Lianne’s best books. I cared about the characters. They were very read. I still want to know more about what happens to them. They’re were. Very relatable.

This novel took me on an amazing ride! It felt a little bit like that feeling I have when I'm driving on the highway and there's an accident, and I don't want to look, but I can't help looking. In other words, it was a compulsive page turner and I just had to keep reading in order to find out what happened to whom, and how, and why. I love the ending, and I also loved reading the "death lady's" story interspersed among some of the passengers' stories. There is SO MUCH to think about here, about the cause and effect of other peoples' words on our lives. I hope this is made into a movie!

Thanks to Netgalley, the author, and publisher, for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley, Liane Moriarty, and Crown Publishing for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.


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I was excited to dive into Liane Moriarty's latest book, "Here One Moment." Known for her gripping thrillers, Moriarty takes a different yet equally compelling direction with this contemporary fiction piece. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint.

The story begins on what should be a routine, 90-minute domestic flight from Hobart to Sydney. The passengers are settling in, ready for an uneventful journey, but fate has other plans. Enter Cherry, a mysterious woman known as “The Death Lady.” As she makes her way down the aisle, she delivers unsettling predictions to the passengers, revealing the age and manner of their deaths. While some receive comforting news of long lives ahead, six individuals learn their demise is shockingly soon.

From this intriguing premise, Moriarty weaves a rich tapestry of interconnected lives. We follow several passengers as they grapple with Cherry's ominous prophecies. Each character's story is deeply engrossing, offering a unique perspective on the themes of mortality, fate, and the human condition.

One of the most remarkable aspects of "Here One Moment" is how Moriarty handles the multiple points of view. She seamlessly transitions between characters, each with their own distinct voice and narrative arc. Whether it’s the young mother facing an uncertain future, the elderly man contemplating the end of his days, or the career-driven professional reevaluating her priorities, every story is captivating.

Moriarty excels at delving into the psychological and emotional depths of her characters. She explores how the knowledge of one’s death can alter the course of their life, leading to profound changes in behavior, relationships, and outlook. The characters' reactions range from denial and anger to acceptance and transformation, providing a broad spectrum of human experience.

Cherry, the enigmatic “Death Lady,” is a fascinating character in her own right. As we learn about her backstory, we see the complexity of her role and the burden of her gift. Her presence on the flight acts as a catalyst, setting off a chain of events that reverberate through each passenger’s life.

The themes of grief, life, and death are handled with great sensitivity. Moriarty doesn’t shy away from the heavy topics but rather embraces them, encouraging readers to reflect on their own lives and the inevitable end we all face. The book is a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of making the most of our time.

"Here One Moment" is a beautifully written, thought-provoking novel that stays with you long after you’ve turned the last page. It’s a departure from Moriarty’s usual thrillers, but it’s every bit as thrilling in its exploration of the human psyche and the mysteries of life and death.

I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a deep, reflective read that challenges you to think about life’s big questions. Moriarty has once again proven her prowess as a storyteller, and "Here One Moment" is a testament to her versatility and talent.

Happy reading!