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There Will Be Time

Poul Anderson
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There Will Be Time

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1973

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Poul Anderson

There Will Be Time

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1973
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction

American Literature
Setting

Various Locations • Future

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1973

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

In There Will Be Time by Poul Anderson, a man discovers he can time travel naturally, leading him on a journey across history. Set against changing events and eras, he grapples with complex dimensions of human experience and existence, seeking to influence the past and future while exploring the intricacies of time and personal destiny.

Adventurous

Mysterious

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

3.8

1,612 ratings

59%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

There Will Be Time by Poul Anderson dazzles with its imaginative time-travel narrative and compelling character development. Critics praise its rich historical detail and philosophical depth. However, some feel the plot occasionally lacks focus. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read that challenges perceptions of time and destiny.

Who should read this

Who Should Read There Will Be Time?

Readers who enjoy time-travel narratives with philosophical depth, as seen in The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, will appreciate Poul Anderson's There Will Be Time. The book appeals to those interested in intertwining historical events with speculative fiction and fans of nuanced exploration of fate and free will.

3.8

1,612 ratings

59%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction

American Literature
Setting

Various Locations • Future

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1973

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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