This was lacking the magic of Life After Life, and it plodded along for more than half the (nearly 500 page) book. Things jump back and forth in time quite a bit, which I suppose is to be expected with a companion book of Life After Life. But, it was in more of a haphazard way, not at all like Ursula's story. Once I started reading about Teddy as a grandfather, which was so dear and compelling, I became sucked in to his story and felt bereft at the end. I kind of saw it coming, but it still took my breath away and I'm glad I read it.