I really enjoyed this book, although it did make me question my own mortality which was a bit uncomfortable.

On a domestic flight in Australia, a very nondescript woman walks down the aisle and predicts the cause of death and age of death of every passenger on the flight. Initially she is dismissed as someone with mental health issues but when some of the deaths start coming true it impacts on the other passengers lives.

The book flits from the past to present in the woman's life, explaining how she got to be on the plane and her actions, and also looks at several passengers in the aftermath of the flight.

It was so different, I really enjoyed this book! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This wasn't my favourite Moriarty novel however that's simply because there are so many brilliant ones to choose from.

This was a really good read with an exciting premise, guaranteed to keep you turning those pages

On a flight to Hobart, a passenger called Cherry starts predicting the future of a select few passengers. It’s alarming because she predicts the age that they will die and cause of death. Telling a new mum that her baby son will die from drowning when he is seven, a new groom will severely assault and kill his wife within a year. and others equally harrowing details. The book follows the journey of Cherry and the passengers she had traumatised.
It’s a gripping read and I enjoyed every page right until the last.
Excellent.

A wonderful tapestry of family drama, suspense and mystery. Beautifully written with themes of loss, grief and love. I was fully invested in the character's stories and fell in love with Cherry. Such a wild, emotional ride with an unexpted but believable ending. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Not for me. Several times I wanted to give up reading this book as it was not just slow.., it was v-e-r-y slow. And not being able-bodied myself, I practically felt like screaming at the screen of the e-reader 'go to the cinema' when Leo preferred to sulk over his lack of productivity and stay home.
Sure, there were things that seemed thoughtful or well-written, making me plod on hoping for an ending that would knock me off my socks, but I gave up at 36% and DNF.

I have read and enjoyed most Leanne Moriarty’s books, so was looking forward to her latest one, Here One Moment. Unfortunately, it ended up being a disappointment for me. The story started off strong, with an exciting and intriguing premise, but as it progressed, reading it became more of a chore. By the end, I found myself skimming through the pages. Even though I usually, enjoy books with multiple points of view and timelines, this one didn’t work for me. The narrative felt confusing and repetitive at times, and many of the characters seemed one-dimensional. There were a few storylines I enjoyed, but overall, the book lacked the memorable and special qualities I’ve come to expect from this author.

I was thrilled to get this ARC, so a big thank you to Ellie at Penguin Random House.

Liane Moriarty's books are always enjoyable, with a plethora of characters that stay distinct and memorable. She skillfully intertwines their stories in a way that keeps readers engaged.

The story kicks off on a plane, where an elderly woman eerily predicts the cause and date of death for her fellow passengers. We then learn about some of the other passengers' stories and how these predictions impact their lives, Cherry's story serves as the central thread connecting them.

Cherry is a fantastic character, quirky, funny, and an endearing narrator. The other characters are well-rounded and distinctive, adding depth to the story.

Liane Moriarty has done it again—another must-read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the ARC.

I've read 8 of Liane Moriarty's books over the years and enjoyed them all. Some of them I loved, some of them not so much. Here One Moment falls somewhere in the middle.

A flight from Hobart to Sydney is slightly delayed and the passengers are not impressed. When the plane finally takes off, an older lady who nobody noticed until this point, gets up from her seat and starts telling everyone onboard their cause of death and the age of death. Even though her predictions unsettle a few people, nobody takes her seriously... but then a couple of months later, a person dies exactly as predicted.

I thought this was quite an intriguing premise, touching upon the belief that 'fate can't be fought'. As I said above, this is not my favourite Moriorty, but there are plenty of interesting characters to root for. I personally loved the backstories of the different passengers, especially the newly wed couple.

[Posted on Goodreads on 7 Aug]

I love Liane Moriarty's work. Each book is just so different and this one is no exception. Such an interesting premise to the storyline and the writer takes you on a journey where you just don't know where you will end up. Fabulous!

I loved this book! Liane Moriarty is one of my favourite authors and I’ve read all of her books, but this is definitely her best one yet.
I finished this book last week, however it’s stuck with me. The plot is unique and the book is beautifully written. It’s one of my favourites this year.

‘Here one moment’ by Liane Moriarty

What a book! This is exactly what I’ve come to expect from Liane Moriarty, and more - it’s an absolute cracking page turner with a rich web of characters whom you come to deeply care about.

The premise, a little old lady on a plane, ‘Cherry’, who suddenly stands up and points at individuals, declaring unsolicited expected age and cause of death to a wide variety of disarmed characters. For those of whom they are told they will live to a ripe old age, they are of course, nonchalantly unperturbed. But, for the multiple characters who are foretold their untimely imminent deaths, with claims such as ‘workplace accident’, or ‘self harm’ with fast approaching alarm, it’s hard for them to ignore. This sets the ball rolling for so many characters to readdress their lives, reconsider their futures, health and fortunes and prepare for the predictions. But surely it’s all just baloney? Many may think so … until the predictions start to come true!

I was fortunate enough to read this on my holidays, and it was a perfect read to keep me both entertained and gripped right until the very end. Highly recommended!

Big thanks to NetGalley for an ARC.

What I loved about this story... The suspense and mystery were the best parts of this story for me. I enjoyed seeing the predictions being made and seeing what happens afterwards, watching each of the characters reactions to this. Its all very mysterious and certainly kept me on my toes throughout the story wanting to know what was going to happen next.

What I didn't like about this story... Honestly, for me there were too many characters. Now this is more of a its me and not the book type of scenario. I've not read many stories where there is a whole cast of characters and I've realised after reading this one that this type of story just isn't for me.

Would I recommend... If you like stories that keep you on your toes until the very end, give this one a go. I would recommend but maybe not one for those who do not like a whole cast of characters to follow.

Moriarty’s writing style is so beautiful. She drags attention into each of the characters in every scene and even when they’re introduced all together, you could feel their voices separately even then and they’re actually so fleshed out, it’s so nice. However, it is an ensemble cast or characters living wildly different lives so may take some time to really feel completely immersed in the world.

Just fantastic ! Really loving this author at present. Very well written. Pacy and a gripping story. I will recommend to anyone who enjoys a great read!

This was such an original idea for a story! I was gripped from the beginning. I loved all the little subtle connections between 'the death lady' and all the passengers on the plane. Cherry's character was well written and likeable despite her little quirks. I loved that the story made me question whether she had real psychic abilities or if the passengers were falling into self fulfilled prophecies. Such an engaging story from an author whom I already loved to read. Would highly recommend!

I have to say I struggled with this, I couldn’t properly get into it, too many characters and too complex. Maybe at another time I would have breezed through it, I don’t know, that’s just a maybe, but for me right now it wasn’t to be. It’s well written of course as you’d expect but other than that disappointing.

An absolutely gorgeous, poignant, funny read about grief and the power of the mind. So incredibly well written and packed with almost poetic storytelling. Truly stunning and I would highly recommend!

Lianne Moriarty captured my attention from the start with this novel crammed full of smaller stories to entertain and enchant her readers.

On a delayed plane journey suddenly a lady rises from her seat, points to passengers in turn and pronounces the age they will be and their cause of death. Of course on a large plane some passengers believe their prediction wholeheartedly whilst others are sceptical, but I think it's safe to say each and every one of them are unsettled. The plane lands and they return to their friends, family and regular lives. It isn't long before the first prediction comes true and emotions are stirred.

The hook of the prediction is brilliant and we hear so much more from Cherry our fortune teller in every alternate chapter whilst our characters stories are told in between. All in all another winner although the sheer number of characters is a little overwhelming until you get into the swing of the book

Thoroughly enjoyable.

What would you do if you were told how & when you were going to die?

This is the basic premise of this original & very readable novel from Liane Moriarty. A group of travellers have that very thing to deal with, after a fellow passenger on their flight appears to be a psychic & foretells their remaining futures. How they deal with it & how it affects them & their families makes compelling reading. I liked each of the (many) characters & enjoyed seeing how their stories played out. The novel is well written, as you’d expect from this author & I fully expect to see a mini series with this name appearing on a screen at some point in the next couple of years. I loved it, highly recommended. Massive thanks to NetGalley for an early copy.

It's a perfect book again.
The author never disappointed me.
It's impossible to stop reading. There are just so many good things I could say about this book. I absolutely tore (pun intended) through this read . Everyone needs to go read it