3.25 stars

The concept of reliving the same life over and over is certainly an interesting one, but I became skeptical when it's shared that if one of these types of people is prevented from being born (parents are killed before conception, abortion is carried out, mother & unborn baby are killed), then the person will never again be born, not in this life or the next one. There was never any explanation for why this is the case, and it clearly makes no sense; so it's purely a plot device. The ending was predictable, of course; how could it not be given the illogical parameters of this special ability to live life repeatedly? Sadly, the second half dragged and I just wanted it to end.

There's a fair bit of profanity, especially the f-word and God's name used in vain.

I would have liked to see more involvement with female characters, or to explore Harry's relationships with his adoptive family more, perhaps showcasing differences in each life.

An okay read, but disappointing at the same time. ( )

A slow build but very worth it. ( )

I finished listening to this book a couple of weeks ago and really enjoyed it. The idea of circular lives was fascinating and I am still thinking about that idea. And the plot of this book...the cataclysm and Harry's attempt to correct it.....was very riveting. I enjoyed following Harry through his many lives and will look forward to other books by this author! ( )

I wish Harry had figured out the origin story, instead of being told.

Interesting premise. Great narrative, bringing all the side stories into place. Kind of like Scott Lynch (is that the guy who wrote Lies of Locke Lamora? If not, that'll be super-embarrassing, because I'm on a site where I could easily look up authors and books.) ( )

This is one of the best books I have read in a long time. Intricate plot, with a new twist on time travel. Loved it. I hope to see the Next Fifteen Lives of Harry August.
Harry is reborn into the same body after his deaths.But, he knows everything that happened in his previous lives.He discovers there are more people like him and that the world is being destroyed. Of course, it becomes his job to save it. Very clever book. I hate to say more.
I have read that Claire North is a pseudonym. Would love to know the real author's name. ( )