Goodreads asked Lloyd A. Green:

Who is your favorite fictional couple, and why?

Lloyd A. Green My favorite fictional couple is Henry and Clare in The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. As Henry jumps in and out of time (and the life of his wife, Clare), a bittersweet sadness attached me to the couple's relationship. In addition to the worldly issues that plague our "regular" relationships, Henry and Clare hold a extra appreciation for the time that they have together because it is so fleeting. As the couple meet one another during so many different ages, the writer explores the different levels of love that are possible between these same two people. Ms. Niffenegger's story truly brings new meaning to the phrase, "I loved you before I met you."

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