marcuss1day 's review for:

This Is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone, Amal El-Mohtar

5.0

challenging funny inspiring mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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The paradox that is love told through the paradox of time. I'm confident I do not fully grasp the intricacies of this story and will need to revisit it. That said, the details and understanding maybe elude me but the love is evident. Truly one of the most beautifully written stories I've yet read. Romeo and Juliet told through time. The shop around the corner but throught all of history. A mind bending inception of love and existence and I find it breathtaking. I don't know about time paradoxes or love or writing. I'm just a guy, after all. But I know my own experience and I believe you should share in it. Engage with this story. Allow it to move you. You won't regret it. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Death, Blood

Minor: Stalking