A River Called Time by Courttia Newland

A River Called Time

Courttia Newland

448 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous reflective medium-paced

Description

A monumental speculative fiction story of love, loyalty, politics, and conscience, set in parallel Londons."A River Called Time is a masterful reimagining of the African diaspora's influence on England, and on the world. It's a grand tale and stil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 83 reviews

Moods

challenging 82%
mysterious 52%
reflective 52%
dark 35%
adventurous 29%
tense 17%
emotional 11%
sad 11%
informative 5%

Pace

slow 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 30% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 35% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 64% | No: 28% | Yes: 7%

Average rating

2.69

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