The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

The Time Traveler's Wife

Audrey Niffenegger

571 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction literary science fiction emotional sad medium-paced

Description

The beloved, mega bestselling first novel from Audrey Niffenegger, "a soaring celebration of the victory of love over time" (Chicago Tribune). A most untraditional love story, this is the celebrated tale of Henry DeTamble, a dashing, adventuresome...

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Moods

emotional 89%
sad 61%
adventurous 38%
reflective 35%
mysterious 25%
hopeful 19%
dark 17%
funny 14%
tense 14%
challenging 13%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 32%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.91

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