33 pages • 1 hour read
Amal El-Mohtar, Max GladstoneThis Is How You Lose the Time War
Fiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
This Is How You Lose the Time War follows rival agents Red and Blue, who work for the Agency and Garden, respectively, as they travel through time to secure their future. Initially adversaries, they start exchanging letters and eventually fall in love, transforming their mission and leading to a deeper understanding of themselves. The novel contains profanity, violence, and themes of loss and stalking.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone is lauded for its lyrical prose, intricate plot, and deep emotional resonance. Critics praise its innovative narrative and character development, though some find the complex timeline confusing. It is celebrated for its beauty and depth, offering a unique experience in science fiction.
Who Should Read This Is How You Lose the Time War?
Fans of romantic sci-fi with a poetic, lyrical twist will relish This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. Comparable to Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett and The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, it captivates readers who enjoy intricate storytelling and imaginative worlds.