November 9th is a modern day age, Bernard Slade's 1975 play, "Same Time, Next Year." If you loved the play or the movie (Same time, Next year) this book is for you.
The day before Fallon is set to move across the country she meets, Ben. Their meeting takes place under peculiar circumstances, yet they decide to spend Fallon's last night together. They quickly realize that they have a bond and rather then jump into a relationship they make a pack to meet at the same restaurant every November 9th (Same Time Next Year). They don't exchange numbers and block one another on social media so that they won't have contact with one another until November 9th of the following year(s).
The relationship is sweet and romantic and then Hoover punches you in the gut with a big reveal. You can more or less guess what it is but only a fraction of it. It's so much deeper and complex.
The book flows really well, which is surprising as it spans over many years and does flash backs. Not many authors call pull it off successfully but Hoover has! There are no lulls in this book. Expect to finish it in a day or two if your a fast reader or find yourself with time on your hands.
There is passion, love, sadness, grief and anger. Emotions flow off the pages and sometimes you ache with the characters.
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