This was the book of the year for me in 2009, and it still holds a place in my heart today. The love story between Henry and Claire is realistic, yet fantasy, sad and beautiful. I loved Audrey's span of time and differences in characters through both Henry and Claire's voices. There were some awkward choices, when it comes to Henry/Claire meeting younger versions of him, that I felt were out of place. The film doesn't really do the book justice in terms of how detailed the story is, yet I still watch it because it's a 'watered down' story. I recommend this book to chick lit lovers, and even men who are looking for a good story.