In Five Years
“In Five Years” is a captivating novel by Rebecca Serle that explores the complexities of love, friendship, and fate. The story follows the life of Dannie Kohan, a successful corporate lawyer who has meticulously planned out her future. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she experiences a vivid vision of herself five years in the future, in a different apartment with a different man, and not the one she’s engaged to.
This vision leaves Dannie reeling, and she tries to dismiss it as a dream. However, when she meets the man from her vision, named Aaron, four and a half years later, she begins to question everything she thought she knew about destiny and love.
As Dannie navigates the complexities of her relationships with her fiancé David, her best friend Bella, and Aaron, she is forced to confront her deepest desires and fears. The novel delves into themes of self-discovery, sacrifice, and the unpredictable nature of life.
Through Serle’s poignant storytelling, readers are taken on an emotional journey as Dannie grapples with the choices she’s made and the ones that lie ahead. The novel’s unique narrative structure, alternating between past and future timelines, adds depth to the story and keeps readers engaged until the very end.
“In Five Years” is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant novel that reminds us that sometimes the most unexpected moments in life can lead us to exactly where we’re meant to be.
