Here One Moment

by Liane Moriarty
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Good Books rating 3.0
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  • ID: 11068
  • Added: 2026-02-18
  • Updated: 2026-02-22
  • ISBN: 9798217014293
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2024-09-10
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

On her 28th birthday, flight attendant Allegra Patel finds herself dealing with a plane full of restless passengers. The tension escalates when a woman stands up and begins predicting the ages and manners of death for each passenger. Some are amused, others horrified, but when the first prediction comes true a few months later, the lives of those on board are forever changed. /n/n Liane Moriarty's Here One Moment is a brilliantly plotted novel that delves into the complexities of relationships and the unpredictability of life. With her signature wit and insight, Moriarty explores how we navigate love, family, and the unexpected twists that life throws our way.

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The Guardian · Lucy Scholes · 2024-09-12
disappointing 2.00

The book feels disappointingly orderly and lacks depth in its depiction of relationships. The frequent references to sex are never fully explored.

The reviewer found the book to be disappointingly orderly and lacking in depth. They felt that the frequent references to sex were never fully explored or depicted, which left them wanting more. The story felt predictable and missed the mark on creating a truly engaging narrative. Despite some intriguing elements, the execution fell short of expectations.

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    But Here One Moment feels disappointingly orderly.

    There are frequent references to sex (even 'astonishingly good sex') but it's never depicted.

    The book itself is a bit of a letdown.

The New York Times · Janet Maslin · 2024-09-10
mixed 3.00

The book is easy to read but misses the tension and impact of a good thriller. It feels more like a light-hearted exploration of existential questions.

The reviewer found the book to be an easy read but felt it missed the tension and impact of a good thriller. They appreciated the light-hearted exploration of existential questions but felt the narrative lacked the necessary depth and suspense. The book is enjoyable but falls short of being a truly gripping thriller. The reviewer appreciated the humor and nuanced characters but wished for a more compelling plot.

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    As easily as it goes down, though, 'Here One Moment' too often misses the tug and wallop of a good, taut thriller.

    In a way, the book itself is a bit of a letdown.

    The narrative lacks the necessary depth and suspense.

Book Club Chat · 2024-08-29
intriguing 4.00

The story is intriguing and raises thought-provoking questions about free will and destiny. It's a great fit for book clubs with much to discuss.

The reviewer found the book to be an intriguing exploration of free will and destiny. They appreciated the thought-provoking questions it raised and felt it would be a great fit for book clubs. The story is engaging and offers plenty of material for discussion. The reviewer enjoyed the nuanced characters and the way the narrative unfolds, making it a compelling read.

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    Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty is an intriguing story about free will and destiny.

    A great fit for book clubs with much to discuss.

    The story is engaging and offers plenty of material for discussion.

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