Twice

Alfie Logan is the kind of character who sneaks into your heart - he's flawed and full of hope but also a bit restless. As a child, he discovers he can go back and relive moments, so we see him trying to "fix" little embarrassments, then bigger missteps. I loved every minute of this aspect of the book. It's a unique premise and really adds some incredible twists. This gift sets Alfie up for internal strife -especially in moments when even his power can't get him what he wants. But as a reader, he is so endearing, and his voice is so clear, you definitely root for him even when he messes up.

What really stays with me is the love story-I can't stop thinking about it. It's beautiful and heartbreaking all at once. Alfie is so hopelessly in love with Gianna, willing to risk everything and bend time itself to be with her. That kind of devotion is rare, and it's what makes Twice a five-star read for me - the type of story you can't stop thinking about long after you finish. This is a fantastic love story-do not miss it.

What if you got to do everything in your life -twice? The heart of Mitch Albom's newest novel is a stunning love story that dares to explore how our unchecked desires might mean losing what we've had all along.

When he is eight years old, Alfie Logan discovers the magical ability to get a second chance at everything. He can undo any moment and live it again. The one catch: he must accept the consequences of his second try-for better or worse.

He grows up correcting his mistakes and saving himself from adolescent embarrassments. He even takes foolishly dangerous risks, just to see what it's like to come close to death, before tapping back to safety.

Eventually, Alfie turns his gift to his love life, studying his crushes and going back to make himself more appealing. In time, he falls deeply in love with Gianna, the woman he believes is the one. He seems to find contentment.

But as the years pass, Alfie's eye begins to wander. Which is when he learns a lone caveat to his power: once he undoes a love, that person can never fall in love with him again. Knowing if he gives into to temptation, he will risk losing what he has with Gianna, Alfie makes a choice that changes his life forever.

The book begins many years later, after an ailing Alfie is arrested for allegedly cheating and winning millions at a casino roulette wheel. As a curious detective interrogates him, he slowly uncovers Alfie's incredible story, and its most unlikely conclusion.

In Twice, America's favorite storyteller, Mitch Albom, is at the top of his powers. A love story that is enchanting, probing, and clairvoyant in matters of the heart, Twice will make you think, weep, and overflow with love from beginning to end.

From the publisher

Harper Collins/Harper | Oct 7, 2025 | 320 pages | ISBN:9780062406682 | Magical Realism



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1. Alfie's choices often blur the line between love and obsession. Do you think his actions were selfless or selfish - or a mix of both?

2. Gianna grounds the story in reality, while Alfie keeps chasing what might have been. How do their differences shape the balance in their relationship?

3. If you had Alfie's ability to go back and relive moments, would you use it to try to hold onto someone you love - even if it changed their fate?

4. Trust and fate play considerable roles in their story. How does Gianna's trust (or lack of it) in Alfie evolve as he keeps rewriting time?

5. By the end, what do you think Gianna truly wanted from Alfie - love, honesty, or freedom? How does your answer change how you see their love story?

6. The rule that true love can't be re-done adds such a heartbreaking twist. Do you think this makes Alfie's gift more of a blessing or a curse?

7. When Alfie learns he can't make Gianna fall in love with him again, what does it reveal about the nature of love and destiny? Do you believe real love is something that can't be recreated, no matter what you change?

8. Alfie's gift lets him rewrite moments of his life, but at what cost? Do you think having the power to undo mistakes helps him grow - or does it keep him from truly learning and moving forward?

9. Detective LaPorta adds an intriguing layer to Alfie's story. How does his presence challenge Alfie's choices and force him to confront the consequences of his gift? Do you see the detective as a threat, a guide, or something in between?

10. The ending leaves a lasting impression. Did you find it satisfying or bittersweet? How did it change the way you felt about Alfie's journey and his love for Gianna?

11. Forgiveness plays a subtle but powerful role in Alfie's journey. By the end, do you think he truly forgives himself - and what does that say about the cost of regret?

12. This story tugs hard at the heart. What moments or themes hit you the most emotionally - and why do you think Twice stays with readers long after they finish it?

"Think of Mitch Albom as the Babe Ruth of popular literature, hitting the ball out of the park every time he's at bat." - Time

"Readers will root for Alfie as his captivating account builds to an unforgettable conclusion In addition to Albom's legions, fans of Matt Haig and Nikki Erlick should pick up Twice too. Albom's heartfelt novels have sold in the tens of millions, and his fans will devour this one too." - Booklist (starred review)

"Albom writes in a warm, easy style that transports the reader to a world of second chances and what-ifs, where spirituality lies close to the surface but never intrudes on the story... Have tissues ready as you read this." - Kirkus Reviews

"The author's storytelling powers are on full display." - Publishers Weekly