Time Was by Ian McDonald

Time Was

Ian McDonald

144 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ science fiction adventurous reflective slow-paced
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Ian McDonald weaves a love story across an endless expanse with his science fiction novella Time WasA 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 b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 371 reviews

Moods

mysterious 68%
reflective 63%
emotional 52%
adventurous 39%
sad 31%
hopeful 18%
challenging 13%
dark 7%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 29%
fast 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 27% | Character: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

3.56

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