Kevin
Rating: 3.0 / 5
This Is How You Lose the Time War functions less like a traditional narrative and more like a collection of epistolary love poems. While a broader plot exists, it takes a back seat to the writing style; whether you love or hate this book will completely depend on your appreciation for highly stylized, flowery prose.
The premise follows a temporal war between two rival factions—one cybernetic and technological, the other organic and nature-based. Two elite female soldiers from opposing sides fall in love, exchanging secret, beautifully written messages across history using incredibly unique and creative mediums.
Unfortunately, the actual time-travel plot lacks depth and feels somewhat predictable. While the audiobook narration was excellent and the concept makes for a unique, standalone sci-fi novella, I ultimately found myself unable to truly connect with the characters or the world.
Rating: 3.0 / 5
This Is How You Lose the Time War functions less like a traditional narrative and more like a collection of epistolary love poems. While a broader plot exists, it takes a back seat to the writing style; whether you love or hate this book will completely depend on your appreciation for highly stylized, flowery prose.
The premise follows a temporal war between two rival factions—one cybernetic and technological, the other organic and nature-based. Two elite female soldiers from opposing sides fall in love, exchanging secret, beautifully written messages across history using incredibly unique and creative mediums.
Unfortunately, the actual time-travel plot lacks depth and feels somewhat predictable. While the audiobook narration was excellent and the concept makes for a unique, standalone sci-fi novella, I ultimately found myself unable to truly connect with the characters or the world.