Friday, August 16, 2013

The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells/ Andrew Sean Greer/ 304 pages

After her brother succumbs to AIDS and her long time partner leaves, Greta Wells falls into a deep depression.  When all other treatments fail, Greta begins a series of 25 treatments by electric shock therapy.  Unexpectedly, the treatments transport Greta and her life into 1918 and 1941.  In each year Greta encounters her brother Felix, her partner Nathan, and her dear Aunt Rose.  While Greta visits the other years, Greta 1918 and Greta 1941 visit her era, 1985.  What happens when they visit 1985?  Once the Gretas figure out how to control the time jumps, where will everyone be for the final treatment?
While not at the same level as The Time Travelers Wife, Greta's time travels are an interesting, easy read.   

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