Present Tense Machine by Gunnhild Øyehaug

Present Tense Machine

Gunnhild Øyehaug with Kari Dickson (Translator)

176 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary magical realism science fiction challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

On an ordinary day in Bergen, Norway, in the late 1990s, Anna is reading in the garden while her two-year-old daughter, Laura, plays on her tricycle. Then, in one startling moment, Anna misreads a word, an alternate universe opens up, and Laura di...

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Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
challenging 57%
mysterious 53%
funny 23%
emotional 15%
relaxing 15%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 11%
dark 7%
inspiring 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 26%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 42% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%

Average rating

3.86

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