43 pages 1 hour read

Rebecca Serle

In Five Years

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Before You Read

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In Five Years by Rebecca Serle follows Dannie Kohan, a corporate lawyer, whose life is meticulously planned until a brief vision of the future shows her with another man, unsettling her. When this man, Aaron Gregory, appears four and a half years later as her best friend Bella's boyfriend, Dannie grapples with her premonition and the complexities of her relationships and future. The novel addresses the impact of grief and illness.

Reviews & Readership

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Rebecca Serle's In Five Years offers a gripping blend of romance, friendship, and introspective growth. Readers praise its imaginative premise and emotional depth, though some find the ending divisive and certain character arcs underdeveloped. Overall, it captivates with unexpected twists and heartfelt moments, making it a compelling read despite occasional criticisms.

Who should read this

Who Should Read In Five Years?

Readers who will enjoy Rebecca Serle's In Five Years are those who appreciate emotional, thought-provoking stories about life, love, and destiny. Fans of Jojo Moyes' Me Before You and Taylor Jenkins Reid's Maybe in Another Life will find themselves captivated by the novel's blend of romance and introspection.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Romance

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction

Themes

Values/Ideas: Fate

Emotions/Behavior: Grief

Relationships: Friendship