Do you like time-slip books?
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Re: Do you like time-slip books?
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Probably because I have always been intrigued by the thought of time travel, and imagining myself in other historical periods, I am always drawn to read this type of novel so it's a quick sell to me - LOL! However, for some reason, I have no desire to travel into the future - possibly because that is a complete unknown - whereas the past is somewhat knowable!
If you have read a great time-traveling book, please let me know! Thanks! --Tevis Scout
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I really liked "Outlander" and "The Time Traveler's Wife" too. Thanks for the rec of "Kindred", I hadn't heard of that one and it sounds interesting.erine_sturdevant wrote:Love them! I'm a huge fan of Outlander and loved The Time Traveler's Wife. I would also recommend Kindred by Octavia Butler. The female lead is the one who time travels, more than just once, and the author does a great job of providing accurate information about the time period. Butler also does a great job at relating the complicated relationship between the main character and her husband and the circumstances they go through.
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I read "11/22/63" recently and really liked it, once I started I could hardly put it down. Really good story.CLRogers90 wrote:I find it interesting that you specify the hero as a "heroine". In my experience it seems like males are, more often than not, playing the role of "time-hopper". With your examples, however, I can see why you would draw that conclusion.
To answer your question though: It honestly depends on the book. Some authors are better than others at making a "time-slip" interesting. On its face though, I do enjoy the very concept of time-traveling, regardless of the means. Stephen King's 11/22/63 is a more current book that uses this theme, and it is certainly on my reading list.
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That's my sticky-point with them as well. I haven't read any, but seen a fair amount of time-slip movies. They seem cliche or geared toward a younger audience (which is fine). I really like the premise though, and would like to read some that are well-done. Maybe I'll check out some of the titles mentioned in this thread.Acwoolet wrote:I agree that if they're done well, then it's definitely fun to read them. I've read some that feel as if they're just trying to hard. I like when they're mixed with a fairy tale mash up too.
What would be really cool is if the story wasn't about learning anything about the problems going on in the life the character has left behind. It'd put a whole different spin/angle/attitude on the story. Kind of a POW feel? Just a thought..
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As far as The Time Traveler's Wife, let's just say that I did not see the appeal of that book at all. I could not enjoy it and wondered how it was so popular. Opinions vary, though.
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Another fantastic and often overlooked time-slip book is Kate Atkinson's Life after Life. Talk about learning lessons from the past! This book is extremely rich in history and drama.
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Another book that had unique time travel is Mother of Learning, it's not historical fiction, however I really appreciated how the time travel was written. You can read it for free on RoyalRoad .com!
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