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From Time to Time

Jack Finney
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From Time to Time

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996

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Jack Finney

From Time to Time

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

New York City • 1910s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In From Time to Time by Jack Finney, a man named Simon Morley is involved in a government project that manipulates time to address modern issues by visiting the past. Set in New York, the story explores historical eras through Morley's eyes while he grapples with the impacts of time travel on his life and relationships.

Nostalgic

Fantastical

Romantic

Adventurous

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.9

6,017 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

From Time to Time by Jack Finney offers an engaging blend of time travel and historical fiction, praised for its vivid settings and meticulous detail. Readers appreciate the intriguing plot and nostalgic charm, though some find its pacing uneven and character development lacking. Nonetheless, it's a captivating exploration of past and present for time travel enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read From Time to Time?

A reader who enjoys From Time to Time by Jack Finney would likely appreciate time-travel narratives with a blend of historical fiction and adventure. Fans of The Time Traveler's Wife or 11/22/63 might also find this engaging due to its exploration of nostalgia and the impact of time on human lives.

3.9

6,017 ratings

62%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

New York City • 1910s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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