From Time to Time

Simon Morley, a time traveler from 1970s New York, embarks on a new mission to prevent World War I by journeying to 1912. The book continues the story from Time and Again, following Morley as he navigates the complexities of altering major historical events. The narrative incorporates authentic period photographs and newspaper clippings, grounding the story in historical detail while following Morley through pre-war New York City. The time travel mechanism remains rooted in the government project established in the first book, though with new complications arising from previous timeline alterations. Time, memory, and the intersection of personal choice with historical fate form the central themes of this science fiction novel. The story poses questions about individual responsibility in the face of inevitable global events.

Readers view this sequel as less compelling than Time and Again, with many noting it doesn't capture the same magic as the original. The plot moves slower and includes more historical exposition. Liked: - Detailed recreation of 1912 New York - Historical research and period photographs - Connection to Titanic history - Return of Si Morley character Disliked: - Too much focus on historical detail over story - Less engaging romance subplot - Predictable plot developments - Lengthy explanations that slow the pace A common criticism is that the book "feels more like a history lesson than a novel." Multiple readers note the story takes too long to get moving, with one stating "the first 100 pages are a slog." Ratings: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (5,900+ ratings) Amazon: 4.1/5 (290+ ratings) LibraryThing: 3.7/5 (400+ ratings) The lower ratings compared to Time and Again (4.2/5 on Goodreads) reflect readers' view of this as an adequate but unnecessary sequel.

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🕰️ The novel was published in 1995, making it Jack Finney's final book before his death that same year. 🗽 Finney spent years researching early 1900s New York City, including studying thousands of period photographs to ensure historical accuracy in his descriptions. 📚 The book is a sequel to "Time and Again" (1970), which Stephen King has cited as "THE great time-travel story" and has influenced numerous other time travel novels. 🚢 The protagonist's mission to prevent World War I centers around the RMS Titanic disaster, connecting the novel to one of history's most famous maritime tragedies. 🎬 While "Time and Again" has been optioned for film multiple times (including by Robert Redford), "From Time to Time" remains unadapted, despite similar interest from Hollywood.