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This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar

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A beautifully written, emotionally resonant novella that delivers a powerful enemies-to-lovers romance across time and space. Its lyrical prose and inventive epistolary format captivate most readers, though a few find the complex narrative structure occasionally challenging.

Liked

  • Lyrical, poetic prose
  • Inventive epistolary format
  • Emotional depth and character connection

Complaints

  • Complex narrative structure hard to follow initially

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About this product

This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone is a science fiction novella that blends epistolary romance with time-traveling conflict. Two rival agents from warring factions communicate across timelines through letters, beginning as taunts but evolving into a profound connection. The story explores cause and effect, imaginative technologies, and intricate wordplay, unfolding in layers over 224 pages. Its emotional depth and narrative complexity make it a compelling read for adult audiences interested in speculative fiction.

  • Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
  • Format: Paperback
  • Page Count: 224
  • Publication Date: 03/17/2020
  • ISBN: 9781534430990
  • Suggested age: Adult

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