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mrs_bonaventure's review against another edition
2.0
Gave up. Was interested by the beginning but it got a bit tedious in the middle - to be fair it is for 10-15 yr olds and I can see it as an awesome BBC adaptation, but as for slogging through it - Meh. Have given it back to Charlie.
d_night's review against another edition
4.0
I dinged it for the ending which was more than vague. I kind of had a 'wait' moment when I was finishing it not really understanding what exactly was going on. Also, it was just a tiny bit boring compared to some of this author's other books (I have already read about three and a half books by her not counting this one so I have a bit of a reference for this). The one thing I will say I will never stop thinking thanks to this book is butter pie :)
soph22's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Bullying, Gun violence, Murder, Death, and War
trombone_le_phasme's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
louloureadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Lovely re-read. First read in the late 80s and remembered loving it, didn't disappoint. Always amazes me what you remember and also forget about stories.
ksberton's review against another edition
5.0
One of my absolute favorite books from my youth. Time City is the kind of place that only exists in dreams. This is one of the most vividly imaginative books I have ever read, the kind of imagination that would only be ruined if put on film. HIGHLY recommended.
snipequeen's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Diana Wynne Jones books are always a pleasure. This is a bit of a slower/weirder one — so I haven’t read it so many times — but I enjoyed reading it again.
bluestarfish's review against another edition
4.0
Time travel in confusing, but it's also a great adventure when DWJ is in charge. Time City is a place apart from time where things seem to be going wrong and Vivian Smith ends up there whisked up in a case of mistaken identity and then stays trying to help the City.
dhlunique's review against another edition
4.0
Fun read. I think Ms. Jones stretched the time metaphors too far, but her characters, situations, and plot are superb.