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A Scientific Romance

Ronald Wright
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A Scientific Romance

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999

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Ronald Wright

A Scientific Romance

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United Kingdom • Far Future

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In A Scientific Romance by Ronald Wright, a historian receives an old letter suggesting time travel is possible. Driven to uncover a future world, he encounters both wonder and desolation. The narrative explores themes of discovery and human endurance while contemplating the consequences of technological advancement on the earth and humanity’s future.

Melancholic

Mysterious

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.0

654 ratings

61%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Scientific Romance impresses with its imaginative narrative and insightful exploration of time, history, and human nature. Wright's prose is praised for its eloquence and depth. However, some readers find the plot slow-moving and complex. The novel's unique blend of science fiction and philosophical themes garners both admiration and critique.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Scientific Romance?

A reader who enjoys A Scientific Romance by Ronald Wright likely appreciates speculative fiction and literary narratives exploring time travel and dystopian themes. Fans of H.G. Wells's The Time Machine and Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale may find its philosophical depth and social commentary appealing.

4.0

654 ratings

61%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United Kingdom • Far Future

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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