Me Again
Synopsis (from the back cover): Miracles can be damned inconvenient. That’s what thirty-four-year-old stroke victim Jonathan Hooper learns when he wakes up after spending six years in a coma…
First Sentence: I was born on a Tuesday morning.
Review: Me Again has an original premise that fulfills its initial promise of a light-hearted, character-driven hero’s journey. The novel opens with “I was born on a Tuesday morning. It was a difficult birth, because I was thirty-four years old.” Jonathon, the protagonist, awakes from a coma to find he suffered a stroke six years ago and has lost his memory. The reader gets to know Jonathon as he becomes reacquainted with himself — discovering that he does not now like the person he once was. In his recovery he meets a fellow stroke victim — Rebecca — who is not suffering memory loss, but is on a similar journey of identity and also decides to use the stroke as a “do over” on her life. Although the romantic aspect of this novel is evident early on, watching the two characters come together is still full of surprises.
Both of the main characters are likeable — as are most of the minor players, too. The writing is fast-paced and engrossing and the pages turn quite quickly. Cronin has a gentle sense of humor that seems effortless and helps the reader connect to Jonathon very quickly. Even the improbable coincidences and obvious plot devices are not annoying since they serve characters who are sympathetic and deserve unlikely good fortune.
So, I would recommend this novel as a wonderful companion on vacation — light, refreshing, and enjoyable (change).
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I have a thing for first sentences and this one is very interesting. Sounds like a very good novel for someone who has read some heavy non-fiction lately (me). Thanks!
Sounds interesting. It’s an unusual premise for a book. THanks for the giveaway.
This sounds like an awesome book! I would love to read it!
Sounds very real and touching. I’d like to read it.
I believe stories like these are not merely stories but a character study of sorts. I’d love to see how Jonathan xopes with his predicament, and now that he has a chance to reinvent himself, what changes does he choose to make.
Thank you for the opportunity to win this title.
light, refreshing, and enjoyable (change) – sounds like what I need! Please consider me for the giveaway. Thanks.
This sounds like a great book. Would love to read it. Please enter me. thank you for a great review.
Sounds super good!!! I’d love it!
Wow! What a great plotline! Count me in!
Light, refreshing, and yet still about coming out of a coma? Sounds great to me!
Thanks for being a part of the tour.
THis sounds like a different style book.Would love to read it.
This book sounds fascinating! Please include me in the Giveaway! Thanks!
Sounds quite different from what I have been reading. Would love to win it!
I’d love a shot at this one. Please count me in. Thanks so much!
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I am fascinated by this story and would love to take it with me on fall vacation. To re-invent yourself would be something very intriguing to think about. It would like what changes Rebecca would like to make and what he makes without knowing.
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Sounds like a good read! Thank you-
Sounds like a great read! Would love to be the winner.
Marianne
I could use something light. Thanks for the giveaway!
Would love to enjoy this light read–thank you for the giveaway!
What an amazing first line to grab the reader. I remember Nancy Pearl reading some of her favorite first lines. This would be one of mine. So intriguing! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
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