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"A striking, powerful, and moving love story following an ambitious lawyer who experiences an astonishing vision that could change her life forever"--Book Synopsis
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A Good Morning America, FabFitFun, and Marie Claire Book Club Pick "In Five Years is as clever as it is moving, the rare read-in-one-sitting novel you won't forget." --Chloe Benjamin, New York Times bestselling author of The Immortalists Perfect for fans of Me Before You and One Day--a striking, powerful, and moving love story following an ambitious lawyer who experiences an astonishing vision that could change her life forever. Where do you see yourself in five years? Dannie Kohan lives her life by the numbers. She is nothing like her lifelong best friend--the wild, whimsical, believes-in-fate Bella. Her meticulous planning seems to have paid off after she nails the most important job interview of her career and accepts her boyfriend's marriage proposal in one fell swoop, falling asleep completely content. But when she awakens, she's suddenly in a different apartment, with a different ring on her finger, and beside a very different man. Dannie spends one hour exactly five years in the future before she wakes again in her own home on the brink of midnight--but it is one hour she cannot shake. In Five Years is an unforgettable love story, but it is not the one you're expecting.Review Quotes
Praise for In Five Years: "What would you do if you glimpsed your life five years from now--and found that it was different, in every way, from what you hoped for and expected? Rebecca Serle pairs this inspired premise with deft, propulsive prose and characters who feel as real as friends. In Five Years is as clever as it is moving, the rare read-in-one-sitting novel you won't forget." --CHLOE BENJAMIN, New York Times bestselling author of The Immortalists "In Five Years is more than just a love story; it's a half dozen of them, none quite what you expect. Heartwarming, heartbreaking, and hard to put down, it's a novel about romance, friendship, the magic of good bagels, and what happens after you get everything you always wanted." --LAURIE FRANKEL, author of New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Hello Sunshine pick This Is How It Always Is-- "Good Morning America" "A heartwarming portrait of a broken heart finding a little healing magic." --Kirkus Reviews-- "Good Morning America" "Heartbreaking, redemptive, and authentic in all the ways that make a book impossible to put down, I fell in love with this story. In five years, I will still be thinking about this beautiful novel." --JAMIE FORD, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet-- "Good Morning America" "I adored In Five Years, it's so poignant and tender. It broke my heart, such an unusual idea executed brilliantly, I didn't see that twist coming! I'm a sucker for great love stories, and this one is just lovely. A keeper on my shelf!" --JOSIE SILVER, author of #1 New York Times bestseller and Reese's Book Club pick One Day in December-- "Good Morning America" "I just finished In Five Years and--my heart--oh! What a clever, beautiful, special book. The writing is stunning, the concept is so original--it just has everything going for it. I loved every page." --BETH O'LEARY, author of The Flatshare-- "Good Morning America" "I read it in one late night. Very, very clever. And lovely. The end is EXACTLY what it should be." --ANSTEY HARRIS, author of Goodbye, Paris-- "Good Morning America" "Serle's whimsical tale is book club catnip." --Publishers Weekly-- "Good Morning America" "The novel is about the real meaning of love and friendship and the bonds that tie us all together."-- "Good Morning America" "When smart, thoughtful writing pairs with a compelling, ingenious plot I am hooked and so very happy. It's been a long time since I read a novel in two sittings, but as soon as I started In Five Years, I was a goner. Loved it! Brava, Rebecca Serle." --ELINOR LIPMAN, author of Good Riddance-- "Good Morning America" "With masterful storytelling and all the ingredients of a romantic comedy, Rebecca Serle weaves a story far deeper than the genre typically dares to go. In Five Years isn't simply a book you will read, it is a book that will change you." --JENNY MOLLEN, New York Times bestselling author of I Like You Just the Way I Am-- "Good Morning America" "Serle takes a fairly generic rom-com setup and turns it into something much deeper in this captivating exploration of friendship, loss, and love." --BooklistDimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.8 Inch (W) x 1 Inch (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 272
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Women
Publisher: Atria Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: Rebecca Serle
Language: English
Street Date: March 10, 2020
TCIN: 77395649
UPC: 9781982137441
Item Number (DPCI): 059-01-9422
Origin: Made in the USA
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4.1 out of 5 stars with 161 reviews
67% would recommend
37 recommendations
Meh
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Kgx - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Disappointed in the ending. I feel like all the characters needed to be more in depth. Chemistry would start to be building then it just poof fizzled out. Had the potential to be a good book but everything needed to be expanded upon more.
In five years
3 out of 5 stars
izzy44 - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
It was a slow read if you like that. I kept waiting for a romantic climax but I felt like I never got one. The ending disappointed me:(
The love story you aren't expecting <3
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
ks924 - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
“You mistake love. You think it has to have a future in order to matter, but it doesn’t. It’s the only thing that does not need to become at all. It matters only insofar as it exists. Here. Now. Love doesn’t require a future.” Speechless & in my feelings is how I feel after this one. It’s a love story, but not the one you’ll expect. I’m not going to say much about anything that happens, because I think you should go into this one as blindly as you can. My thoughts after processing this book: Curveballs can be an unfortunate circumstance of life. How they throw you off kilter, how you can have every aspect of your life planned out, but that doesn’t mean it’s how it’s going to go. This book was a reminder that you can make all the plans for your future, but there’s no guarantee. Chase your dreams & make plans; but remember to also live fiercely & never settle. Be present & hold space for things to change, because life is far too short to always live in the future✨
They put that this book was on my package with 6 other books
1 out of 5 stars
Happyplanner16 - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
They told on the package that this book was with my 6 other books and other items ordered. It did come on Monday 15 of April and I was really looking forward to this book and my orders. I would really want a copy of this book! And I also am grateful that they gave me my refund for the missing item Book. On top of that a book was a little damaged pages because of transit. It would be wonderful if target can send me a copy of this book because my book was missing!
Hated this book
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Maria - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
Probably the worst book I’ve read in a while. It felt like such a waste of time. Characters fell flat, poorly written, wouldn’t read anything by this author ever again.
BORING
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
T - 10 months ago
One of the most boring books I’ve ever read. I started to skim through starting around page 150 just to get it over with. 😂 The ending was TRASH. :/// The story was tooooo drawn out🤷🏽♀️
HATE The ending
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Emma T - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
I loved the book, all the way up until the ending. I didn’t dislike the ending by any means (other than making me ugly cry), but I don’t like how we don’t know who Dannie ends up with, if anyone. One more chapter wrapping it up. Having some more clarity on the vision/jump to the future would’ve left me feeling more whole.
Not worth keeping
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Kassy - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
The story line was not the worst but just not what I was expecting. I thought It would have me feeling like November 9 but it did not this book didn’t catch my attention for long and so I had to skip to the end and realize it was sad but the middle was just very boring. I’m someone who like to read books from Colleen Hoover , Rebecca Yarros, Tessa Bailey , Ana huang , and tillie Cole
Must Read
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Maddy - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
It was not at all what I was expecting, but I couldn’t put it down. It’s not light-hearted, but I couldn’t stop thinking about it after I finished it.
Easy Read
5 out of 5 stars
AG - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
This is not a super exciting/suspensful story, which it is not intended to be. It held my attention though and takes you through a lot of emotions. It is an easy read and not too long. I really enjoyed it but I could see some may think it's boring. Not really too much happens in the book. You really just read the main characters dialogue in her head. Again, I really enjoyed readying this book and liked the authors writing style.
Beautiful read
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Jess - 2 years ago
Was looking back into reading and I am so glad I picked up this book. It had me hooked the first couple pages. It takes you throw such an emotional rollercoasters. It is full of shocking surprises. Definitely worth the read. It’s a book that follows a journey of two best friends and it’s beautiful.
Not a lighthearted rom com
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Liz J - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
I got this book thinking it would be a super cute rom com vibe. It started off light hearted and fun, but took a dark turn and just was sad. I finished it because I wanted to know what would happen. It was a good story, but not at all a lighthearted rom com if that’s what you’re looking for.
Easy read, but kind of boring and depressing.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
T - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
The first half of the book mainly follows Dannie Kohen, a corporate lawyer who has an exact plan for life that has all come to fruition. I found myself waiting for something interesting to happen. 4.5 years pass in just a few paragraphs in the book. Ultimately, sad things happen and many questions are left at the end. It’s an easy read, but not a super interesting story and kind of predictable.
It’s an ok book to read.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
kitty - 2 years ago
The story line is ok. I’ll describe it as plane and simple since the main character and her bf are not interesting at all (lack of character). I didn’t enjoy the ending, the plot. A little disappointing even.
It's overhyped
3 out of 5 stars
anonymous - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
This book is short and simple, and I think the pace is effective. It was not by any means a literary masterpiece, it often lacked characterization and depth. However, the story itself was interesting and Serle does a good job of taking the reader along with the main character on her journey. I say this because I was surprised several times at the plot twists, just like she was. On this note, the author also did a good job of fitting multiple twists into only 250 pages. The ending brought lots of clarity on the beginning and it shocked me. I'd say this was a good read, I'm glad I read it, but I wouldn't read it again and I don't I'd strongly recommend it to anyone.
Great read
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Booklover - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
This was a great book!!!
Amazing book!!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Kayla - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
This book was amazing!
Small Spoiler Ahead
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
SavReadsThings - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
To be quite honest I'm not sure how I feel about this book, it's been two days and I still can't wrap my head around it all. Dannie is a controlling and (to me) annoying main character and I would have much rather followed Bella's life of love and art and European countries. The author did add a lot of depth about how Dannie fell into being a lawyer, her love for numbers, he love for a life that "fit" but that all was just not something I really related to. Plus the whole Dannie and Aaron situation didn't sit well with me when it was introduced who Aaron really was. The whole book I felt like Dannie never really had any hope, any ambition to change the image she got of the future or to embrace it. And as we got closer to the date of the vision and I realized what it actually meant I felt that maybe Dannie never really wanted Bella to get better in the first place.
In 5 Years
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Kins - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
Such a good book! Wish it had a part two, deff left me on edge of my seat at the end. Good read for women in twenties.
A story of best girlfriend friendship, not a romance
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
PhyllisE - 3 years ago
Thanks to Atria Paperback/Simon and Schuster Publishers for a gifted copy. All comments and opinions are my own. This 3.5 star book had a lot of buzz when it first came out in 2020. I received a gifted copy from the publisher in 2021 but just recently read it in May 2022. I didn’t intentionally put it off, but it took the suggestion from my friend Val that we both read it and then discuss together to make me pick it up. And it turned out to be a different type of book than I thought. No matter how others have labeled this novel, it is not a romance, but a story of friendship, best girlfriend friendship. This is about two long-time best friends who live in New York City, both single but different in so many ways. Dannie is organized and has her life planned out – her career, her boyfriend and now fiancé, her budget, and her future – including where she will be in five years. Bella is the “poor little rich girl” – wild, whimsical, impulsive, and believes in fate. After accepting her boyfriend’s marriage proposal and receiving her dream job offer both on the same day, Dannie falls asleep. When she awakens she’s with a totally different (and sexy) guy, a different apartment, a different engagement ring – and it’s five years in the future. She tells herself it’s a dream and files it away in the back of her mind. But four-and-a-half years later she meets Bella’s latest boyfriend, who is the very same guy from that long-ago premonition/vision/dream/alternate reality. That’s the set-up but it isn’t the story you’re expecting. And you’ll need tissues. Even though there are aspects of the plot and the characters I would argue with, and some things I would have changed completely, I still found myself engrossed and emotionally caught up in the story. This would make a great book group read and I’m looking forward to discussing with my friend.