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My Real Children

Jo Walton
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My Real Children

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Jo Walton

My Real Children

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Science Fiction
Setting

United Kingdom • 20th century

Topic
LGBTQ+

World History
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

My Real Children by Jo Walton explores the dual lives of a woman named Patricia. After making a pivotal choice in 1949, her life splits into two distinct realities. Each path she takes leads to vastly different personal and global consequences, navigating themes of identity, love, and the impact of decisions over time.

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Emotional

Inspirational

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.0

6,860 ratings

66%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

My Real Children by Jo Walton is celebrated for its captivating narrative and imaginative exploration of alternate realities. Readers admire the emotional depth and character development. Criticisms include the story's pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking and engaging read that balances speculative fiction with intimate storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read My Real Children?

Readers who enjoy Jo Walton's My Real Children would likely appreciate stories that blend alternate history and speculative fiction, similar to Audrey Niffenegger's The Time Traveler's Wife or Kate Atkinson's Life After Life. Ideal for those fascinated by how personal choices shape parallel lives and alternate realities.

4.0

6,860 ratings

66%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Science Fiction
Setting

United Kingdom • 20th century

Topic
LGBTQ+

World History
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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