The Improbable Existence of Life After Divorce

by R.M. Snider

How Not to Die Alone meets Yesterday in this wryly charming American tale of one man's struggle to undo his worst mistake. Rife with quirky comedy and cringy contrivances, The Improbable Existence of Life After Divorce will keep you abso-bloody-lutely laughing until the curtainfall. All Russell Brown really wants is to get back the almost perfect life he had before he ruined his reputation, destroyed his career, and crushed the woman he loves. But the only thing that could salvage the wreckage of his life is a time machine, and that’s impossible . . . Or is it?“Never confuse the impossible with the utterly, thoroughly, completely, totally improbable.”—Professor Stem Bik, Russell’s best mate (de facto) and world’s most brilliant physicist (self-nomination, pending)When Russell's meager inheritance leads him to a family secret of Einsteinian proportions, the alchemy to alter his past is at last within reach. But, first, he must conceal a hoard of stolen treasures, hide a dead body, and locate the elusive part to repair the device—all before time’s up.After publishing five books, R.M. Snider finally wrote a humorous novel, proving that she is occasionally funnier than her husband (who works in insurance, so it really shouldn't be this difficult). Her kids are also funnier than she is, but she likes to think she had something to do with that (never mind that they're all adopted).

327 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 12, 2024

About the author

Rachel Snider comes from a family of writers and storytellers. While pursuing a career in commercial interior design, Rachel discovered she had a love for writing.

Her 6th novel, The Improbable Existence of Life After Divorce, is a wryly charming tale of one man’s struggle to undo his worst mistake. Rife with quirky comedy and cringy contrivances, TIE of LAD will keep you abso-bloody-lutely laughing until the curtainfall.

Her first four novels (collectively The River Series) are a historical Christian fiction quadrilogy set in Fort Smith, Arkansas in the early 1900s.

Her 5th book, Rupert of Calloway: The Good King, a medieval tale for children, was written under her penname Rachel Redins and can be found on her other website RachelRedins.com.

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Reviews

[Carissa Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn't sure about this book at first. I didn't really like it and it took about half of it to for me to really like it, but then it got much better and I ended up really liking it. I kept reading because a friend's friend wrote it and she bought it and asked me to read it, so I kept on. I'm glad I did. I ended up really enjoying it. The author is a member of the church of christ, I could tell by her writing and nods to the life of a member. It was comedy, sci-fi, suspense and heartwarming friendship.

[Larissa Branstetter · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the author's fifth book and her first comedy. It takes place in and around Searcy, Arkansas and on the Harding University campus. It's an interesting enough plot to pull me in after the first chapter or two. A few times I was a little lost because of the way she worded things. If there had been a bit more description of the character's facial expressions or body language surrounding certain dialogue I wouldn't have been confused in some areas. For the most part, I could follow the story without too much difficulty. I want to see this author create more books like this in the future.

[Ricki McCallum · Rating 5 out of 5]

This zany comedy of two best friends takes you on an emotional roller coaster. You never know what will happen next. Be prepared for anything. It is a funny, and heart-felt romantic comedy of sorts. Happy endings are always nice, but how on earth can this come true? You'll love this book, get it today!

[Michaela · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Improbable Existence of Life After Divorce by R.M. Snider is a book I did not want to put down. Each chapter left me eager for the next, curious about how things are going to turn out. The book follows Russell Brown, a victim of his own bad decisions who desperately wishes he could go back in time and change his life. Snider successfully weaved Brown’s past together with my personal concern. This connection wooed me into pondering my own life’s decisions and consequences as I sorted through these concerns for Brown. Cheering Brown on in his quest to fix his own life, I found inspiration for my own. As humans we all make mistakes and wish we could sometimes have a do over just like Brown.
The book is also funny and has a surprising sci fi twist. I found myself laughing at the funny antics and suggestions of Brown’s quirky friend Stem Bik. This lovable and loyal character is the friend we will need and want. If you have ever lived in Arkansas you will probably enjoy the many references to: Searcy, Little Rock, Judsonia, and Harding University.
I highly recommend this book as an enjoyable read but also as an unexpected probe into the importance of your next major decision.

[andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious. Painfully, hilarious. Russell Brown is an idiot. He's cheated on the love of his life, ruined his marriage and lost everything. Painful. The one thing Russell has left is his friend Stem. Together the two of them are comedy gold. Hilarious.

Left without a wife, a job or a place to live, Russ moves back into his childhood home with Meemaw. With too much time on his hands Russ (and Stem) get into some sticky situations.

As Russ uncovers a deeply hidden family secret, events begin to spiral out of his control. Will Russ be able to recover? Can he escape the increasingly ominous people circling around him? Can he win his wife back? Is there really life after divorce?

R.M. Snider's latest novel is quite funny combining well set up and believable drama with a cool sci-fi hook and humor throughout.

Thoroughly enjoyed it!

[Brett Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fun little book about a man who messes up his career and relationship with his wife in one fell swoop, and the drastic measures he will take to get things with her back to normal. It was fun to see a rare story that centers around the shenanigans of two male friends. It was also nice to find a book with no romance that just deals with the messiness of trying to salvage a broken relationship.

[Michael Cole, M.D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book!

Fabulous story from start to finish. The book was hard to put down. It evoked every emotion in a very constructive way. The "improbable" sci-fi added to the fun. The last chapter was exhilarating. The book's title was particularly appropriate after reading the epilogue at the end of the book.

[Pete Hickory · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny and engrossing. I fell in love with the characters and found myself wrapped up in their story.

[Adriane · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Improbable Existence of Life After Divorce is a well written book. The characters are well though out and relatable. The unexpected twists and turns make the book a fun read!