A Scientific Romance
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
352
Novel • Fiction
United Kingdom • Far Future
1999
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
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352
Novel • Fiction
United Kingdom • Far Future
1999
Adult
18+ years
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