A review by cavernism
Time Was by Ian McDonald

adventurous reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This is so beautifully written! Since it's a novella you don't get much in the way of character development, but the prose carried me through, as did the timelines- I love some time travel confusion and add some queer love in there and I'm sold. Wish there had been more of the latter, but I don't want to ask for too much within 140 pages!