Genres
↳ Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, and Magical Realism
Size
↳ 2.5 MB
In the novel Twice, we follow Alfie Logan, a man who, as a boy of eight, discovers he can relive any moment of his life by uttering the word “twice” and rewriting what happens—provided he accepts the new outcome forever. He spends his adolescence correcting embarrassments, flirting with death for thrills, and eventually using his gift in pursuit of love with Gianna Rule, the woman he believes is his one true match.
As Alfie grows older, he wanders, driven by temptation and the belief that a second chance can perfect everything—only to learn the hard truth: the one thing his gift cannot restore is a heart once undone. The story opens many years later with Alfie under arrest in the Bahamas for a suspicious casino win, and through a detective’s interrogation and a journal of his life he has written, we trace the beautiful, heartbreaking, and impossible journey of a man who can live life twice—and must live the consequences.
Trigger warnings
↳ This story contains content that might be troubling for some readers, including, but not limited to depictions of:
Grief (Parental Death)
Risk-taking & Gambling
Self-Harm
Relationship Infidelity
Interrogation & Arrest
Genres
↳ Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, African American Fiction, and Drama
Size
↳ 2.8 MB
The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat follows the lives of three lifelong friends—Odette, Clarice, and Barbara Jean—who have weathered life's storms together since their high school days in the 1960s. They continue to meet weekly at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat, a beloved diner, to share stories, offer support, and navigate the challenges of aging, love, and loss. Through their enduring friendship, the novel explores themes of resilience, identity, and the power of sisterhood.
Also this novel has a film adaptation that follows the general premise of the novel. The story spans from the 1960s to the 1990s, highlighting their experiences of love, loss, and resilience. However, as with many adaptations, the film condenses the novel's rich narrative to fit within a two-hour runtime. Some critics have noted that this condensation may lead to a loss of depth in character development & emotional engagement.
Trigger warnings
↳ This story contains content that might be troubling for some readers, including, but not limited to depictions of:
Sexual Assault
Racial Violence
Domestic Abuse
Addiction
Death
Cancer
Loss & Grief