The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August

ByClaire North

Release Date: 2014-04-08
Genre: Fiction & Literature

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 479 Ratings

Description

Wildly original, funny and moving, The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August is an extraordinary story of a life lived again and again from World Fantasy Award-winning author Claire North.

Harry August is on his deathbed. Again.

No matter what he does or the decisions he makes, when death comes, Harry always returns to where he began, a child with all the knowledge of a life he has already lived a dozen times before. Nothing ever changes.

Until now.

As Harry nears the end of his eleventh life, a little girl appears at his bedside. "I nearly missed you, Doctor August," she says. "I need to send a message."

This is the story of what Harry does next, and what he did before, and how he tries to save a past he cannot change and a future he cannot allow.

Reviews

About Harry August
4
By KAITOKIDHAHAH
I really did enjoy the book from beginning to end. Claire’s story telling have become one of my personal favorites over the years and her themes on hopelessness and responsibility has me yearning for more and more of her work! truly enjoyable.
Unexpectedly Amazing
5
By Gepeto55
What i would have given for just five more pages after that abrupt ending! Still, satisfying from the first page to the last. Amazing.
Wonderful
5
By MadDash4theWin
I’ve read it dozens of times.
Wow!
5
By Reads-at-night
Could not put it down. An absolutely mesmerizing read.
So interesting and captivating
5
By Afet24
What a great read, I listened to the audio version and it was thrilling. It was interesting thinking about all the different ways one could relive their lives in different ways.
The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August
5
By Scarward
Enjoyed it very much.
Thr
5
By gf456678
The
Complex and powerful!
5
By Rachel Vanoven
I love a good story. I love a unique story. This book was such a complex read with a plot that I just haven't experienced before. I couldn't stop reading and the last chapter left me gasping for breath. I fell in love with the characters, felt their pain, joy, anger and conflicting emotions. Well done, amazing book.
Great concept.. Horrible writing
1
By Wildelmo1234
Wish I would have read a few pages before buying this book. I love the concept, but the execution is horrible. Written like it's being told by a fifth grader who should be taking ADHD medication.
The first fifteen
5
By GideonZ
This book was challenging, thrilling, epic. I recommend it highly and without reservation.