Time Was by Ian McDonald

Time Was

Ian McDonald

176 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous reflective slow-paced
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A love story stitched across time and war, shaped by the power of books, and ultimately destroyed by it.In the heart of World War II, Tom and Ben became lovers. Brought together by a secret project designed to hide British targets from German rada...

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Community Reviews Summary of 370 reviews

Moods

mysterious 70%
reflective 64%
emotional 54%
adventurous 40%
sad 29%
hopeful 16%
challenging 13%
dark 8%
inspiring 5%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 30%
fast 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 43% | Plot: 28% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

3.56

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