If you knew your future, would you try to fight fate?
Here One Moment begins with an ordinary domestic flight, where passengers settle in for what promises to be a routine journey. However, the arrival of an unremarkable older woman named Cherry sets in motion an extraordinary event.
Cherry disrupts the tranquillity of the flight by revealing to each passenger their predicted age and cause of death. While the majority of the passengers learn they have many years ahead—prompting laughter and disbelief—six individuals are faced with alarmingly imminent predictions.
The story unfolds from the perspectives of these passengers as they come to terms with Cherry’s unsettling prophecies and the enigmatic woman behind them. Though the initial introduction can feel somewhat abrupt, the narrative soon gains clarity and becomes deeply engaging.
Cherry’s background and the events leading up to her predictions are explored in depth, painting her as a compelling and multifaceted character. As the story progresses, the focus shifts to the passengers' responses to their foretold destinies and the subsequent impact on their lives.
The tale evolves into a profound exploration of how people confront their mortality and the effects of such revelations on their perceptions of life.
A few months after the flight, when the first passenger dies precisely as predicted, followed by two more, the gravity of Cherry’s predictions becomes undeniable. No longer a mere conversation starter, these predictions turn into a source of profound reflection.
Liane Moriarty masterfully examines themes of free will versus destiny, grief, and love, while also delving into the struggle to maintain control in an unpredictable world. With sharp social observations and a compelling narrative, Moriarty crafts a story that not only entertains but also prompts readers to consider how they might live differently if faced with their own foretold end.
Thank you so much to the author - Liane Moriarty as well as the team at Tandem Collective UK for running this read-along as well as the publishing team - Michael Joseph.
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