Niffenegger, Audrey: The Time Traveler's Wife

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[susan_wright]

I love to read (and write) science fiction, and this book was my favorite in 2005. But it's true that people who prefer battles in space sci-fi or cyberpunk probably won't like this quiet, epic novel.

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What are some of your other favorite SF books?

[susan_wright]

I really like Kim Stanley Robinson's Mars trilogy. It's also intensely character-driven, along with terraforming science.

I'll read anything that Lois McMaster Bujold writes. I've also got every Heinlein novel ever published.

[kirroyale]

Glad to hear you liked this--I'd been curious, as it got good reviews, but hadn't talked to anyone who actually read it. Now I'll add it to the list of things to pick up :)

[calico_reaction]

It's a definite read, IMHO. It's not too sentimental, and it's got a solid dose of gritty realism. I can't wait to hear your thoughts!

[coolsnak3]

oh i wanted to read this. now i will. plz n ty.

[maggiedr]

This books was a huge favorite among my fellow employees, particularly those who mostly read mainstream literature. I don't want to fall into a fiction vs literature vs genre discussion, so I'll define what I mean by saying, people who read a lot of quality fiction. The book is still hugely popular on the book club circuit, so a lot of people have read it who would normally be turned off by the time travel concept. I've heard nothing but accolades from readers, and I meet them almost daily

[calico_reaction]

Well, she's done this: Three Incestuous Sisters, but even though I know the book is for adults, I have a hard time justifying the purchase of an illustrated book. I'm just weird

[maggiedr]

Yes, we have that book (Three Incestuous Sisters) at the store. But since I have two sisters, I find it difficult to get past the title. :)

I guess it is always subjective in the end, how a book will affect us. It has been long enough now that I don't remember many of the details of the book, particularly the ending. I have a terrible habit of trying to finish books late at night, and reading the final passages while I'm almost asleep.

[calico_reaction]

I'm the same way with books. I stayed up to finish TTW and ended up dreaming of various "missing" scenes the book "should've" had. Damn if I can remember them now, though...