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This is How You Lose the Time War

Book • 2019

Author

Amal El-Mohtar

Author

Max Gladstone

This Is How You Lose the Time War is an epistolary novel that follows agents Red and Blue as they travel through time, altering history on behalf of their warring empires.

Despite their initial adversarial relationship, they develop a romantic connection through secret messages.

The story explores themes of conflict, love, and resistance, with a poetic and sharp prose style.

The book has won several awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, Locus, and British Science Fiction and Fantasy awards.

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Mentioned in 12 episodes

Recommended by

Tim Ferriss

as a compelling sci-fi novel written by two authors.

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Mentioned by

Hugh Howey

as a book with beautiful prose.

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during a discussion about writing habits and the importance of daily practice.

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Mentioned by Rebecca Kuang as an example of a successfully co-authored novel with clearly delineated narrative chunks.

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Mentioned by

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Mentioned by Austin as a science fiction book that they both love and is a great book with a really fun romance.

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Mentioned by

Frank Howley

in relation to the game's unique handling of time and multiple perspectives.

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Mentioned by

Phoebe Mellinger

as a recently finished book, highlighting its beautiful writing and exploration of love.

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