“Eight years ago I read this novel, and sort of understood its meandering time-space-continuum theme. This second reading made more connections for me. Six stories played out by the same characters, re-living their lives in identical, or new, ways, as the Earth moves forward. But does humanity ever move forward? That’s the question the author asks. And, if you’re a student of history and socio-political interconnectivity, the answer is easily graspable. Essentially a morality play, Mitchell writes in six genres, from the Victorian epistolary to science fiction, to futuristic demi-fantasy. Have fun. Pay attention. ”
Mark Beyer wrote this review Wednesday, December 19, 2012.
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