The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

The Time Traveler's Wife

Audrey Niffenegger

528 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction literary science fiction emotional sad medium-paced

Description

A funny, often poignant tale of boy meets girl with a twist: what if one of them couldn't stop slipping in and out of time? Highly original and imaginative, this debut novel raises questions about life, love, and the effects of time on relationshi...

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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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