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World Enough and Time
by
Emma C. Williams (Goodreads Author)
"Sometimes I look in the mirror and things don’t seem so bad. Maybe when the light is flattering, or a shadow falls in just the right place. I can spend hours examining myself at times like this, trying to convince myself that this better version of my face appears to the world more often than I imagine. That every time I sit face to face with Michael, this is what he sees...more
Paperback, 208 pages
Published
July 1st 2012
by Troubador Publishing Ltd
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An outstanding novel! World Enough and Time is a coming of age story of an intelligent witty teenage girl, Anna, who has a rare condition that results in some physical deformities. The story is about her coming of age, but it's also about the life of any other teenager. The underlying story line is engaging and clever and reminds us that while we're all different, we are also all the same in the fundamental humanity that binds us.
The characters are well developed and likable. The plot is engagin...more
The characters are well developed and likable. The plot is engagin...more
When you are an English teacher (as I am) and you read a lot of Young Adult novels (as I do) you begin to notice trends in styles. A mid teens female narrator? Hmmm. This must be a book that involves falling in love with the wrong boy and either running away before realising the terrible mistake she has made or convincing the adults in the novel that the unsuitable boy isn't actually that unsuitable. "World Enough and Time" bucks these trends however and gives us a narrator that simply isn't tha...more
World Enough and Time was one of those quick books that I was expecting would just fill in space between longer books, but rather than this being a 'filler' book, this short book is so emotionally charged and meaningful that it stands out more than the longer and darker reads do.
I learned so much from this book, I'd never heard of Goldenhar syndrome and now I feel more educated, but this book helps to show what's going on in the mind of anybody with a physical disability and I loved watching Ann...more
I learned so much from this book, I'd never heard of Goldenhar syndrome and now I feel more educated, but this book helps to show what's going on in the mind of anybody with a physical disability and I loved watching Ann...more
I'm very confuses as to how this book got such great ratings, as in 4+ stars.
I will say it was well written as in realistic because the the characters's ages.
But this was, no other way of sayin it but...., a story. I'm an emotional basket case when it comes to stories. I can totally jump in and feel what they feel. This book had me not feeling anything. There were words as to how Anna described herself but I couldn't FEEL how she felt about herself. There was so real climax in this book, story...more
I will say it was well written as in realistic because the the characters's ages.
But this was, no other way of sayin it but...., a story. I'm an emotional basket case when it comes to stories. I can totally jump in and feel what they feel. This book had me not feeling anything. There were words as to how Anna described herself but I couldn't FEEL how she felt about herself. There was so real climax in this book, story...more
This is one of those books you can read in one sitting. Although it’s a quick read it is a powerful story. When we first began to read this story non of us had ever heard about Goldenhar Syndrome by the time we finished the book we felt like we knew what it is like to live with this condition. We love how Emma C. Williams combines Anna’s life with her doctor appointments to show the reader how difficult it is to be her. However, for all the struggles Anna has to go through she is very strong cha...more
World Enough and Time follows the main character Anna in the months leading up to a life changing operation. Anna suffers with Goldenhar Syndrome, a rare congenital condition characterised by underdevelopment of the ear and jaw on one side of the face.
Anna is a fantastic character. She's witty and sarcastic. She talks back, but in an intelligent and challenging way. She's frustrated but never lets this frustration boil over into bitterness. She surrounds herself with people who are good for her...more
Anna is a fantastic character. She's witty and sarcastic. She talks back, but in an intelligent and challenging way. She's frustrated but never lets this frustration boil over into bitterness. She surrounds herself with people who are good for her...more
If you are looking for a fast paced, action packed book then World Enough and Time is not the book for you. However if you are looking for a story that is full of reality, then you definitely can't go wrong with this one!!
This is the story of Anna who was born with Goldenhar syndrome, which is a congenital birth defect which involves deformities of the face. It is her story as she prepares for, in her words, "the countdown to The Day My Life Changes". You see, Anna is about to undergo major surg...more
This is the story of Anna who was born with Goldenhar syndrome, which is a congenital birth defect which involves deformities of the face. It is her story as she prepares for, in her words, "the countdown to The Day My Life Changes". You see, Anna is about to undergo major surg...more
Being a teenager is never easy but when you have additional problems to worry about, life can seem even harder. Anna is a likeable main character whose story is written in a sympathetic way yet is not patronising at all.
I started reading this book and was totally hooked, I can't remember when I last read a book so quickly but I really enjoyed this and can't wait to read the next book by this author.
I started reading this book and was totally hooked, I can't remember when I last read a book so quickly but I really enjoyed this and can't wait to read the next book by this author.
This is the sort of book you read in one go. I enjoyed it very much and liked the main character - a feisty and brave girl who faces up to the challenges of her life with humour and spirit. Some interesting questions are raised too in terms of issues relating to genetic testing and abortion. Well written and absorbing.
4.5/5
wow, quite a quick read! Sat down for a second and ended up finishing it on the spot. The characters were great and the plot was really interesting for me. You learn a lot of things as you read from Anna's voice and get to understand her a lot.
Full review to come;
wow, quite a quick read! Sat down for a second and ended up finishing it on the spot. The characters were great and the plot was really interesting for me. You learn a lot of things as you read from Anna's voice and get to understand her a lot.
Full review to come;
review to come soon.
Read this in just half a road trip home. Quick and good read. The author took a tough subject and made it light and refreshing. It is listed as YA and I most certainly feel it is relevant for any age, I think this would be good for a younger audience as well. I felt a string connection with all the characters. The story was never dull and it kept my attention the entire time. I'd give this one about 3.75 stars!! Overall good novel.
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Emma C Williams is currently teaching in a large comprehensive school as well as working on her second YA novel, which is altogether different from her first!
Emma C Williams currently blogs in character as Anna Jones, the lead character of her first novel, "World Enough and Time".
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Emma C Williams currently blogs in character as Anna Jones, the lead character of her first novel, "World Enough and Time".
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