Book Review: The Ministry Of Time
August 6, 2024
The story is full of clever twists. It’s a very sophisticated debut, and I’m hungry to read whatever she writes next.
The story is full of clever twists. It’s a very sophisticated debut, and I’m hungry to read whatever she writes next.
If you want a series that you can commit to, this is the perfect one. It’s funny, emotional and intense, all at the same time.
This title was first published over a century ago, yet its thesis of a collective democratic future still holds a great deal of relevance.
If you like genre mixing, strangely wholesome narratives, and a deeply human story, The Ministry of Time is for you.
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It’s awe inspiring and truly magnificent – highly recommended for anyone wanting to know where we came from.
The story is exquisitely paced, with moments of calm that linger until stagnant, or fight scenes that roar along at breakneck speeds.
A book that everyone needs to read, but especially those with a passion for creativity and respect for the Earth.
A fun, deeply bizarre, gory read. This wild ride will keep you guessing and giggling the whole way through – I loved it!