A review by andrewspink
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

"Perhaps he'll die this time" is a great first line. Although the title might give the impression that this is a run-of-the-mill science fiction story, there is a lot more to it than that. It tackles big issues like refugees, racism, multi-cultural societies, English identity, and even the sense of freedom that riding a bike gives you. There are also elements of a thriller with a nice building of suspense and some completely unexpected plot twists. I am inclined to agree with those who say that the ending is a bit weak. 
For those who like literary science-fiction, this is a must-read and for those who are not sci-fi fans but like a good story, I would also recommend it.