Kristene T. (jazzyjo31) reviewed on 6/1/2014

If Father Time had a story to tell, this would be Mitch Albom's version of that story. Time is precious, and humanity has tainted God's precious gift of time. In this novel, it is said that God didn't intend for time to be measured by clocks or any other way - that life was designed to be enjoyed without worrying about time. However, Father Time is curious about how to measure time from sunset to sundown, and eventually is punished by God for tainting God's purpose for time. This is a fantasy fable used to remind the reader that time needs to cherished and used for those most precious in our lives. I have never read an Mitch Albom novel before - and I have heard his stories are wonderful - but this wasn't my kind of story. I stayed with the book because I really wanted to know the end of the story, but I didn't enjoy this one. I struggled with the idea that God would punish Father Time as I didn't see a reason for Father Time to be punished. I do enjoy fantasy fiction, but I had a hard time connecting with the fantasy in this book. Possibly because God was connected with the fantasy, and my mind had difficulty placing God in this kind of story (that's just me). I will definitely read another Mitch Albom novel in the future, but this one was not my favorite. It just wasn't for me. Many probably would enjoy it if they don't mind integrating God with fantasy fiction.

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