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Así se pierde la guerra del tiempo by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar
242 reviews
mileahst's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
this was really interesting and weird, but i loved the emotions in it. i’ve gathered many quotes out of this one
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
boba_nbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What a beautiful novella through time. The back-and-forth story makes for a quick read. I loved watching Red and Blue slowly let down their guards allowing themselves to fall in love. This novella makes you think about what is truly important in life and why you do what you do.
I wasn’t sure how much I’d love this novella, so I was surprised at how upset I was when Red betrayed Blue. I was hoping there would be a little more resolution in the end, but I guess that’s what happens when you read a speculative sci-fi novella! Overall, I loved this novella.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Body horror, Torture, and War
laurenevlyn's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I can confidently say that this is the best book I’ve ever read. I knew a little bit going in, but I’m so glad I decided to remain somewhat in the dark about the story. The writing of this book is some of the most beautiful I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. These are the types of words I dream of writing and of receiving. Red and Blue have my whole heart and the thought of them fighting side by side with all the time in the world to experience each other brought me so much joy and comfort that I started crying as soon as I finished the last page. This is a relatively quick read, so please, if anyone is on the fence about reading this, do yourself the biggest favor in the world and do it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Violence, Blood, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Confinement, Sexual content, and Pandemic/Epidemic
reign_kaur's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is a book of poetry.
It's the most beautiful thing I've ever read. Incredibly witty. Mostly love letters written across time/alternative realities where they compliment each other with insults.
The least romantic thing they say to each other is "I love you"
It's the most beautiful thing I've ever read. Incredibly witty. Mostly love letters written across time/alternative realities where they compliment each other with insults.
The least romantic thing they say to each other is "I love you"
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Blood, Gaslighting, and War
anna_17793's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Body horror, Torture, and War
Minor: Grief
stubsofun's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
A book I wanted to love but ended up having to force myself to finish. While the premise itself was interesting, digging even a little into it makes everything fall apart. If you want a character study with the backdrop of time travel, you would probably love this book. Unfortunately, I found the writing confusing yet beautiful at times, and the science fiction lacking any substance.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Torture
marsspider42's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I think I over-hyped this book for myself. All the same, I did really enjoy it. The time travel mechanics are loose enough to not restrain the story but concrete enough that you learn the rules through the plot rather than being told them. The romance between the two protagonists is believable and enjoyable to read. The writing is lyrical and has great prose.
I think what I wanted from this book was just… more. It seemed a bit rushed, problems resolving quickly and the characters only being in love for a short time. I wanted more of their scheming on how to be together and their plans for the future (whatever that means in a time travel world). A longer book would provide more room for development for all the book’s aspects.
I did enjoy the ending, I thought it was well planned but not predictable. However, I think it could have benefited from the book being longer as well - everything happens so fast throughout the story that the sense of hurry at the climax is reduced comparatively.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in a sapphic sci-fi romance.
I think what I wanted from this book was just… more. It seemed a bit rushed, problems resolving quickly and the characters only being in love for a short time. I wanted more of their scheming on how to be together and their plans for the future (whatever that means in a time travel world). A longer book would provide more room for development for all the book’s aspects.
I did enjoy the ending, I thought it was well planned but not predictable. However, I think it could have benefited from the book being longer as well - everything happens so fast throughout the story that the sense of hurry at the climax is reduced comparatively.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in a sapphic sci-fi romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and War
Moderate: Gore and Torture
esme_may's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Unbelievably gorgeously written. Absolutely loved it from start to finish
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, and War
Moderate: Body horror, Gore, Suicide, Torture, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
samchase112's review against another edition
challenging
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Such beautiful, descriptive language, I’ve never read (or listened to) anything like it before. This lovely novella packed so much development and world building into one concise tale, and I truly adored it. Truly a unique sci-fi romance that I can’t wait to recommend! Pro tip: Best listened to in one engrossing sitting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Torture, Violence, and War
themiscyra_anna's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Suicide attempt, and War
Minor: Genocide