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Deja Vu
Alternate cover edition of ASIN B01B1T70VK
What if you could relive your life, from the age of sixteen?
Rose wakes up two weeks after her sixteenth birthday in a hospital. She doesn't remember anything from her past, or the circumstances that brought her there. Her family and friends surround her with love, helping her to recover and return to her life. But, for Rose, life has begun at the age of sixteen; she doesn't remember her childhood, her parents, nor David, her childhood sweetheart.
The years pass. Rose's life turns boring as hell. She knows something had gone wrong, but what? She can't tell, and sadly watches her youth fade away. At the age of thirty-two, she wakes up in the hospital...
She is sixteen again.
Can she change her fate?
What if you could relive your life, from the age of sixteen?
Rose wakes up two weeks after her sixteenth birthday in a hospital. She doesn't remember anything from her past, or the circumstances that brought her there. Her family and friends surround her with love, helping her to recover and return to her life. But, for Rose, life has begun at the age of sixteen; she doesn't remember her childhood, her parents, nor David, her childhood sweetheart.
The years pass. Rose's life turns boring as hell. She knows something had gone wrong, but what? She can't tell, and sadly watches her youth fade away. At the age of thirty-two, she wakes up in the hospital...
She is sixteen again.
Can she change her fate?
- GenresTime TravelFiction
183 pages, ebook
Published January 24, 2016
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May 8, 2021
Interesting story
This was a really good read. A bit different. I got annoyed several times with the main female character. She was just never happy and when she was, it seemed she looked for flaws. But the story.was great and I really enjoyed the book
This was a really good read. A bit different. I got annoyed several times with the main female character. She was just never happy and when she was, it seemed she looked for flaws. But the story.was great and I really enjoyed the book
March 17, 2017
Every character in this book was with that bullsh*t. Not one person had genuine love,loyalty, and real interest in the others livelihood. It was all about status and motherhood, what a pity to be any of them. To be honest it didn't matter if she lived two lifetimes Rose was still a selfish self-centered woman. Nothing would've changed Rose's fate, and she's trifling for not telling her husband the paternity of his child too. If they both are cheaters,they both should be open and honest about their dirty deeds. All that talk of love and soulmates is foolery when y'all being deceitful. The book wasn't exciting but very insightful. That whole déjà vu circle of friends were all a pure mess!
November 29, 2018
I'm giving Deja Vu four stars as I thought it an intriguing story which made me want to keep reading. At first I was puzzled in what country the story was set. I thought it America, but when military service was mentioned and I discovered it was Israel this enhanced the narrative. Except for Bible stories I don't think I've ever read a book set in Israel, although I've read many involving the Jewish faith.
It was obvious what was going to happen when Rose reached the age of 32 (16 years after her accident), but that didn't spoil the story for me as I was eager to find out how her life would be. I thought it very clever the way the relationships were manipulated.
I think a tiny amount of editing needs to be done as I discovered some blank pages and there was one chapter that had lost all its indents.
There was a moral to the story in that there are times when we envy another person's life or good fortune. But the other man's grass is not necessarily always greener. Was Rose any happier in her second life than in her first? I don't know if many readers picked up on this point, but for me, I got the message.
An interesting time slip story.
It was obvious what was going to happen when Rose reached the age of 32 (16 years after her accident), but that didn't spoil the story for me as I was eager to find out how her life would be. I thought it very clever the way the relationships were manipulated.
I think a tiny amount of editing needs to be done as I discovered some blank pages and there was one chapter that had lost all its indents.
There was a moral to the story in that there are times when we envy another person's life or good fortune. But the other man's grass is not necessarily always greener. Was Rose any happier in her second life than in her first? I don't know if many readers picked up on this point, but for me, I got the message.
An interesting time slip story.
January 12, 2018
I considered dropping (if it wasn't an e-book I may have thrown it across the room) this book many times but continued for two reasons: 1. It's a fairly short book so I could stick it out 2. In hopes that someone in this story redeems themselves and realizes how selfish and obnoxious they are being and actually improves. Jealousy and ambition flood this book and it's really disgusting. Everyone is jealous of each other and Rose is jealous of EVERYONE. I'd hoped when Rose got her new chance that she'd wake up a better person but nope, she's just as ugly as before. Ugh. My main reaction is that she created her own unhappiness and it was well deserved. I'm not a reader who needs a happy ending but seriously, put this character out of her misery.
The writing was only ok with some repeating and paragraphs I ended up skimming because I didn't care to know how the office ran in her previous existence because we already read it, but I'm stunned this won an award. I'm also surprised by the positive reviews on Goodreads but that just shows how polarizing tastes can be.
The writing was only ok with some repeating and paragraphs I ended up skimming because I didn't care to know how the office ran in her previous existence because we already read it, but I'm stunned this won an award. I'm also surprised by the positive reviews on Goodreads but that just shows how polarizing tastes can be.
March 25, 2019
Very interesting...I liked it
It took me awhile to warm up to this book. To me, it read like a report. It’s mostly plot, and the author imparts “what happened “, “what I thought,” and dispassionately describes “what I felt.” True, the main character is a very cerebral person talking in first person, and the first life of this woman is meant to be “incredibly boring.”
I’m not sure at what point the story took off, but I’m glad I stuck with it. Some incredible truths were revealed about human nature and life itself. These truths are worth pondering over, and I will probably reflect on them for awhile now, after finishing the book.
The book is well edited and reads at a fast clip. The fast clip isn’t marred with typos, bad grammar, or sloppy punctuation. That is very important to me as a reader. I also enjoyed the author’s note at the end of the book.
It took me awhile to warm up to this book. To me, it read like a report. It’s mostly plot, and the author imparts “what happened “, “what I thought,” and dispassionately describes “what I felt.” True, the main character is a very cerebral person talking in first person, and the first life of this woman is meant to be “incredibly boring.”
I’m not sure at what point the story took off, but I’m glad I stuck with it. Some incredible truths were revealed about human nature and life itself. These truths are worth pondering over, and I will probably reflect on them for awhile now, after finishing the book.
The book is well edited and reads at a fast clip. The fast clip isn’t marred with typos, bad grammar, or sloppy punctuation. That is very important to me as a reader. I also enjoyed the author’s note at the end of the book.
January 27, 2023
I was pulled into the story enough that I almost felt Rose’s bitterness over her unhappiness. I found her friendship with her two classmates from kindergarten interesting. I’m not sure how her friends liked her, but not really each other very much. Since I knew she would travel back in time, I was anxiously awaiting that event. I think the timing was perfect. I was waiting to see if Rose’s second life would be any happier. I was slightly disappointed that there was no summation of “lessons learned” after experiencing two lives, or a “moral lesson,” as in Aesop’s fables. But I very much enjoyed this book, and recommend reading it.
November 22, 2017
Very interesting. Not what I expected
From the description, I thought this would be more of a sci-fi novel. It definitely isn't. It's more of s philosophical look at the choices we make and how they affect our lives. Watching Rose live two very different lives was interesting. I'ts more about character than plot.
It was also interesting reading a book set so casually in Israel. As someone in the US, I'm used to the majority of books being set here. It was refreshing to read about someplace else.
From the description, I thought this would be more of a sci-fi novel. It definitely isn't. It's more of s philosophical look at the choices we make and how they affect our lives. Watching Rose live two very different lives was interesting. I'ts more about character than plot.
It was also interesting reading a book set so casually in Israel. As someone in the US, I'm used to the majority of books being set here. It was refreshing to read about someplace else.
February 14, 2023
Unusual plot with philosophical leanings
It took awhile to become engaged with this book for two reasons. First the author did a lot of factual telling instead of showing the reader through action or dialogue. Second the main character was jealous and bitter and not likeable. When the second life line began and we started to be able to see the results of different life choices it became much more interesting. In the end it was a fascinating exploration of the realities of relationships, choices and regrets. Well done.
It took awhile to become engaged with this book for two reasons. First the author did a lot of factual telling instead of showing the reader through action or dialogue. Second the main character was jealous and bitter and not likeable. When the second life line began and we started to be able to see the results of different life choices it became much more interesting. In the end it was a fascinating exploration of the realities of relationships, choices and regrets. Well done.
September 25, 2023
Not clean
Yes, this is an interesting, albeit strange, story. The MFC is not a very likeable person and remains rather selfish throughout the story. She never does seem to learn to be thankful and to give thanks. There are no descriptive sex scenes; just mention of having sex. There is some swearing, including the f-bomb. Sadly, this author also blasphemes God, including using the Name of Jesus, as an expletive. I cannot therefore recommend her work.
Yes, this is an interesting, albeit strange, story. The MFC is not a very likeable person and remains rather selfish throughout the story. She never does seem to learn to be thankful and to give thanks. There are no descriptive sex scenes; just mention of having sex. There is some swearing, including the f-bomb. Sadly, this author also blasphemes God, including using the Name of Jesus, as an expletive. I cannot therefore recommend her work.
February 2, 2018
Confused
I didn’t think I liked the story until the second accident. It was hard to follow the characters. As time went on it go some what easier. It wasn’t bad just different. That’s what makes it a four.
I didn’t think I liked the story until the second accident. It was hard to follow the characters. As time went on it go some what easier. It wasn’t bad just different. That’s what makes it a four.
April 16, 2018
Very enjoyable
Not at all what I expected and I really enjoyed it.
I expected more of a Science Fiction edge.
I found it very interesting how Rose was able to correct what she thought was wrong in her life.
Not at all what I expected and I really enjoyed it.
I expected more of a Science Fiction edge.
I found it very interesting how Rose was able to correct what she thought was wrong in her life.
May 1, 2018
Just couldn't even get to half way. Not enough dialogue, I was so confused as to where this story is taking place. The characters were kind of robotic. I really wanted to know what happens with her second chance, but honestly, I'd rather read something else.
May 2, 2018
Intriguing concept
This was an enjoyable read and an intriguing concept. For most of the book I really didn't care for the main character- she was never happy or satisfied with her life. She let jealousy and envy shape her until the very end, which redeemed her character at last.
This was an enjoyable read and an intriguing concept. For most of the book I really didn't care for the main character- she was never happy or satisfied with her life. She let jealousy and envy shape her until the very end, which redeemed her character at last.
October 19, 2019
This was the most longest ,boring book I have ever read. And of review.
Long,boring, too mondane. I couldn't even read to the end.
The character were unclear,story line continuous.
I wonder how one becomes an author.
Long,boring, too mondane. I couldn't even read to the end.
The character were unclear,story line continuous.
I wonder how one becomes an author.
June 18, 2023
The first part felt rushed as I felt more time could have been spent on how it felt to have amnesia after an accident. The second part was very intriguing. But I didn't feel like I connected with the main character very much.
February 17, 2019
Good ending
I felt like the whiny first part of this book dragged on, do I skipped forward. The second half a as good
I felt like the whiny first part of this book dragged on, do I skipped forward. The second half a as good
February 5, 2023
quick read
I read this book in one day. It was an interesting topic and I feel everyone can relate in someway. Gives a person something to really think about.
I read this book in one day. It was an interesting topic and I feel everyone can relate in someway. Gives a person something to really think about.
February 10, 2023
The main character was not very likable. She was better the second time around but still not great. It was an interesting idea though.
August 18, 2023
Too bland , it goes on and on about much of nothing. Feelings, thoughts, hopes, pregnancies,salaries, etc. Not my cup of tea. Sorry, I quit after the second pregnancy. 2
October 7, 2024
Very good
I love this book. I could not put it down. I learned a lot about the author. I will start reading her books.
I love this book. I could not put it down. I learned a lot about the author. I will start reading her books.
April 27, 2018
הספר מתחיל מתאונה, בעצם, הוא מתחיל ב"יום שאחרי" התאונה. ורד, בת השש עשרה, מתעוררת בבית החולים והיא לא זוכרת כלום. היא לא מזהה את הוריה, אחיותיה וחבריה. היא יודעת קרוא וכתוב ולפתור בעיות מתמטיות אבל אין לה שום זכרון מהחיים שלה לפני התאונה.
אני חייבת להודות שבשליש הראשון של הספר הוא בעיקר זרם לי והיה קולח, אבל הוא גם בעיקר נקרא לי כמו סיפור בנאלי של חיים של בחורה רגילה, טיפה מעל הממוצע, ותהיתי לאן כל זה מוביל.
ואז הספר תפס אותי חזק ובחצי יום הוא גם נגמר לי בסערה.
אז כמה החלטות שאנחנו עושים ונראות לנו זניחות משפיעות על מסלול חיינו? האם בעצם הכל מכתוב? האם הדשא של השכן באמת ירוק יותר? ואיך חיים עם כל החרטות והשגיאות שלנו?
הספר הזה והקריאה בו הרגישו לי, החל מהשליש השני שלו, כמו רכבת הרים מטורפת של רגשות. הוא כל כך כן ואמיתי, והרטשטיין פשוט מספרת לנו סיפור מופלא בצורה קולחת שלא נותנת לך את היכולת להתנתק ממנו. הקונספט מאחורי הסיפור הפתיע אותי בייחודו ובביצוע.
חייה של ורד פשוט ריתקו אותי, מערכת היחסים שלה עם חברות הילדות שלה, ענבל ודריה, עם בני הזוג שלה ושלהן, עם המשפחה, העבודה והקריירה, החלטות שקיבלה או כאלה שויתרה עליהן. הרגשתי לכמה שעות שאני חלק מהחיים של ורד ושאני לא רוצה להפסיק. הרגשתי שאני יושבת איתה ועם החברים שלה לצפות בזיקוקים של יום העצמאות ושאני שותפה ללבטים שלה, לאושר ולעצב שלה, לקנאה ולאהבה שלה ובאופן כללי שאני והדמות הראשית בעצם מחוברות כל עוד אני קוראת בספר.
היו קטעים שהזדהתי עם ורד כי דברים שעברה בקריירה שלה מאוד השיקו לדברים שעברתי בשלי לפני מספר שנים, כולל תסכולים דומים ומחשבות מרגיזות שכשקראתי אותן בספר קצת נדהמתי איך מישהי שלא מכירה אותי כתבה את מחשבותיי.
זה הספר הראשון של מיכל הרשטשטיין שיש לי הכבוד לקרוא ואני שמחה שגיליתי אותה ואת הספר במקרה דרך פרסום שלה בפייסבוק של גיוס פרוייקט הדסטארט (בו תמכתי אבל לצערי הוא לא הצליח). הבטחתי למיכל לרכוש את ספרייה גם אם הפרוייקט לא ייצא לפועל, קיימתי את הבטחתי ואני שמחה על כך. אם ספרייה אחרים מעולים כמו "דז'ה וו", הרווחתי סופרת מעולה.
רוצו לקרוא!
אני חייבת להודות שבשליש הראשון של הספר הוא בעיקר זרם לי והיה קולח, אבל הוא גם בעיקר נקרא לי כמו סיפור בנאלי של חיים של בחורה רגילה, טיפה מעל הממוצע, ותהיתי לאן כל זה מוביל.
ואז הספר תפס אותי חזק ובחצי יום הוא גם נגמר לי בסערה.
אז כמה החלטות שאנחנו עושים ונראות לנו זניחות משפיעות על מסלול חיינו? האם בעצם הכל מכתוב? האם הדשא של השכן באמת ירוק יותר? ואיך חיים עם כל החרטות והשגיאות שלנו?
הספר הזה והקריאה בו הרגישו לי, החל מהשליש השני שלו, כמו רכבת הרים מטורפת של רגשות. הוא כל כך כן ואמיתי, והרטשטיין פשוט מספרת לנו סיפור מופלא בצורה קולחת שלא נותנת לך את היכולת להתנתק ממנו. הקונספט מאחורי הסיפור הפתיע אותי בייחודו ובביצוע.
חייה של ורד פשוט ריתקו אותי, מערכת היחסים שלה עם חברות הילדות שלה, ענבל ודריה, עם בני הזוג שלה ושלהן, עם המשפחה, העבודה והקריירה, החלטות שקיבלה או כאלה שויתרה עליהן. הרגשתי לכמה שעות שאני חלק מהחיים של ורד ושאני לא רוצה להפסיק. הרגשתי שאני יושבת איתה ועם החברים שלה לצפות בזיקוקים של יום העצמאות ושאני שותפה ללבטים שלה, לאושר ולעצב שלה, לקנאה ולאהבה שלה ובאופן כללי שאני והדמות הראשית בעצם מחוברות כל עוד אני קוראת בספר.
היו קטעים שהזדהתי עם ורד כי דברים שעברה בקריירה שלה מאוד השיקו לדברים שעברתי בשלי לפני מספר שנים, כולל תסכולים דומים ומחשבות מרגיזות שכשקראתי אותן בספר קצת נדהמתי איך מישהי שלא מכירה אותי כתבה את מחשבותיי.
זה הספר הראשון של מיכל הרשטשטיין שיש לי הכבוד לקרוא ואני שמחה שגיליתי אותה ואת הספר במקרה דרך פרסום שלה בפייסבוק של גיוס פרוייקט הדסטארט (בו תמכתי אבל לצערי הוא לא הצליח). הבטחתי למיכל לרכוש את ספרייה גם אם הפרוייקט לא ייצא לפועל, קיימתי את הבטחתי ואני שמחה על כך. אם ספרייה אחרים מעולים כמו "דז'ה וו", הרווחתי סופרת מעולה.
רוצו לקרוא!
November 18, 2016
Daria (Rose’s BFF), & Asi (bald guy) got married.
Inbal & David then got married.
Corporal Amir Yanku (computer genius) married Rose (27, nee Lerner, narrator, U of Tel Aviv, accounting degree, CPA).
Rose (32) was now in the hospital from a serious accident.
She had no clue of those who were visiting or the environment she was in.
Back to somewhat normal Rose Evrony got a law degree & started at Cohen, Lifshitz & Co. law firm (Israel).
How would Rose’s (48) life end up?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A fairly very well written book. It wasn’t very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish, but never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great Indian Culture, or mini TV series. It was difficult for me to understand the whole story content. That said I will only rate it at 3/5 stars.
Thank you for the free lisaatmanybooks; Amazon Digital Services LLC. Book.
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
Inbal & David then got married.
Corporal Amir Yanku (computer genius) married Rose (27, nee Lerner, narrator, U of Tel Aviv, accounting degree, CPA).
Rose (32) was now in the hospital from a serious accident.
She had no clue of those who were visiting or the environment she was in.
Back to somewhat normal Rose Evrony got a law degree & started at Cohen, Lifshitz & Co. law firm (Israel).
How would Rose’s (48) life end up?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A fairly very well written book. It wasn’t very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish, but never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great Indian Culture, or mini TV series. It was difficult for me to understand the whole story content. That said I will only rate it at 3/5 stars.
Thank you for the free lisaatmanybooks; Amazon Digital Services LLC. Book.
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
May 27, 2016
Wow. This book was very surprising in its gritty realism. The main character, Rose, begins the book waking up from a coma, losing all of her memories, having to remake them from the age of sixteen. As things go, life develops, as it does, and then a twist happens, allowing her to do things over, as it were. The author does a fantastic job with making the reader keep wondering what was happening, and she describes the interactions between all the characters with perfection. This book is by far a must-read, and for a free Kindle book I was more than pleasantly surprised. I look forward to whatever more this author offers.
April 11, 2016
Interesting concept. The main character, Rose, wakes up at 16 with amnesia not remembering her past, including her boyfriend or two best friends. Years later, she wakes up again at 16-and gets to live her life over again.
The book forces us to ask what we would change if we could do it all over again. Would our new decisions make us any happier?
I thought the concept was interesting, but the book could have used an editor and more character development. The main character was very unlikable and everyone else was just a caricature with no depth.
The book forces us to ask what we would change if we could do it all over again. Would our new decisions make us any happier?
I thought the concept was interesting, but the book could have used an editor and more character development. The main character was very unlikable and everyone else was just a caricature with no depth.
July 27, 2016
Three stars for the concept, but the execution is lacking. I liked the questions that reading this book brought up - and the juxtaposition of people who know their past but not their future, the people who know their present but not their past or future, and the people that know their future but not their past or present was fascinating.
This needed more character development - aside from the main character, I don't feel the other characters got their due. I didn't *like* the main character, but she was fully developed so that was OK.
This needed more character development - aside from the main character, I don't feel the other characters got their due. I didn't *like* the main character, but she was fully developed so that was OK.
June 7, 2019
The story was interesting and I usually love stories of time loop. However, this one left a rather bitter taste in my mouth. Most of the character development that could've happened were simply mentioned in the epilogue. The story was filled with negative emotions and I felt the main character did not really learn from her previous experience...she simply took advantage of her privileged knowledge. Perhaps this is more "realistic" though.
April 2, 2020
This story is really a 3 in 1 deal, dealing with the same group of people making different choices and how each of these choices is a lead in to a different life for them. Very well written. I found it an easy, fun read, that made me think back to some of the choices I made in my own life without the accidents that allowed the teller of the tales to change her life. Absolutely fascinating tale. I enjoyed the book very much and will look for more from this author.
April 3, 2016
Interesting concept of a book. The story was interesting but difficult to read as I really disliked the protagonist. She was better in the second half of the book but I still didn't like her. The concept was very interesting though. If you could start your adult life over again, would you make the same decisions.
November 2, 2016
Second Chances
I enjoyed this book with all of the ups and downs during the process of reading it. Often confusing but always enticing me onwards to discover what was going to happen to the characters and circumstances that changed like the spinning of a dime. It was never predictable but always exciting.
I enjoyed this book with all of the ups and downs during the process of reading it. Often confusing but always enticing me onwards to discover what was going to happen to the characters and circumstances that changed like the spinning of a dime. It was never predictable but always exciting.
March 27, 2016
An interesting look at another culture
This book just goes to show that women, no matter where they are from, are basically the same. I also was taken with the story line of reliving a portion of your life all over again. Getting a second chance. Interesting. Kudos.
This book just goes to show that women, no matter where they are from, are basically the same. I also was taken with the story line of reliving a portion of your life all over again. Getting a second chance. Interesting. Kudos.
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