A deep and compelling romance. Jack and Ruthy were not to be missed. I normally don't like sci-fi or fantasy but this was a notable exception. ( )

5 amazing stars! :-)))))

Brilliant book! Loved it very much :-)
The fairy tale in modern fairy tale.

Even than I am not a big fan of fantasy, I liked the second part of the story, as well as the ending.
What is especially charming and appreciated in creative and easy-to-read writing of Jonathan Dunne is a great sense of humor of the author (and, of cause, the main character Jack). I enjoyed the multiplicity of funny dialogues on almost every page.

At the same time, the story is very philosophical (and sophisticated). And sometimes it's very sad.
Worth re-reading, I would say one of the best intellectual book, henceforth it's in my favorite shelf))).

Highly recommended to all book-lovers! ( )

I have previously read some of Dunne's novels and in one way or another, he knew how to touch me in his own quirky way. I didn't think he could sweep me of my feet again like he did with Hide the Elephant, yet he did! Not only was I pleasantly surprised to meet certain characters again, merely did I know that - with Hearts Anonymous - he would rip my heart out, place it in front of me on the table and force me to face the battles I still seem to fight within myself.

Even though it seems I'm a air-hostess in this novel, I am actually Jack: When I lost my son, my whole world came crashing down. I doubted myself, wondered if I could or should have done things differently. How many times I wished I could turn back time!? Everybody had moved on, but I stayed behind and even though my daughter kept me going, time stood still. What if I had known about the clockmaker and his daughter? Would I've gone out there to track down the Count and his time machine?

Either way, just like in this beautiful story about loss, fate, destiny and love; where reality and a fairy-tale marvelously merge into one, there is no such thing as coincidence. Life can be a rollercoaster, but everything happens for a reason. It is written in the stars; you just gotta read them.

I'm very grateful, Jonathan, you believed enough in me and let me proofread this pearl, allowed me to travel to unexpected destinations AND for the kind reminder I obviously needed! Thank you! ( )