Faye Faraway : Book Review


Book Review

Title: Faye Faraway
Author :Helen Fisher 
Genre: Time travel fiction 

What if you get a chance to travel back in time and redeem the past?  Faye Faraway explores this phenomenon of time travel along with many other themes. 

Faye was seven when her mother passed away. At thirty six she is happily married to Eddie and blessed with two daughters. When she stumbles upon an old box that a space hopper toy arrived in, It leads to a series of events. Faye suddenly finds herself in 1977 and gets a chance to reconnect with her mother and her younger self. Her mother does not recognize her but eventually forms a bond with her. This rapport unveils a lot of secrets and it remains to be seen of Faye chooses to stay in the past or will she eventually return to her family. 

Set in London, the story is narrated in first person from the point of view of Faye. It gives the feeling that she is in direct conversation with the readers, taking them along her journey. She is emotional, funny and philosophical at times. You sense her pain, grief and loss- the main themes that are touched upon by the author. The language is beautiful and lyrical. 

The story also deals with Faye’s relationship with Eddie and the implications of time travel on a woman’s life and her marriage. The author explores the nuances of God, religion, faith and trust. She explains the consequences of dwelling on the past which prohibits you from living in the present or moving on with your life. And yet it’s important to get closure. 

Faye Faraway is definitely an emotional read. For those who have loved this concept in The Time travelers wife and Outlander are bound to enjoy this one as well.
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