16 January 2025
Over the last couple of years I have enjoyed discovering the novels of the Australian author, Liane Moriarty, including 'Apples May Fall' (reviewed here in September 2022), 'The Husband's Secret' (reviewed here in September 2023) and 'The Hypnotist's Love Story'. Her latest novel, 'Here One Moment', published in August of last year, is an easy and enjoyable read with interesting structure and a surprisingly life-affirming perspective on mortality. 'Here One Moment' brings together a diverse group of characters on a flight from Tasmania to Sydney. When a woman on the flight announces when and how each of the other passengers is going to die this shocking news is the catalyst for a series of short stories, each focusing on the individual reactions of the characters to their impending deaths. This feels like the start of a supernatural ghost story, but Liane Moriarty cleverly shifts the focus to the human experience, offering a charming and surprisingly optimistic take on a serious subject.
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