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224
Novella • Fiction
2019
Adult
18+ years
This Is How You Lose the Time War follows rival agents Red and Blue, who work for the Agency and Garden, respectively, as they travel through time to secure their future. Initially adversaries, they start exchanging letters and eventually fall in love, transforming their mission and leading to a deeper understanding of themselves. The novel contains profanity, violence, and themes of loss and stalking.
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Romantic
Fantastical
Emotional
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This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone is lauded for its lyrical prose, intricate plot, and deep emotional resonance. Critics praise its innovative narrative and character development, though some find the complex timeline confusing. It is celebrated for its beauty and depth, offering a unique experience in science fiction.
Fans of romantic sci-fi with a poetic, lyrical twist will relish This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. Comparable to Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett and The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, it captivates readers who enjoy intricate storytelling and imaginative worlds.
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Red
Red is a protagonist in _This Is How You Lose the Time War_. Initially an antagonist to Blue, Red works for the Agency, a technological society. She is logical, verbose, technical, intelligent, and awkward, with a deep sense of duty. Over time, her interactions with Blue soften her perspective and lead her to question her blind faith in her cause, demonstrating growth and autonomy.
224
Novella • Fiction
2019
Adult
18+ years
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