Questions About How to Stop Time

by Matt Haig (Goodreads Author)

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I just read the brief synopsis, is it a "time traveller's wife" rehash?

Bob Weiniger No, it's actually a rehash of SciFi Grand Master Robert Heinlein's "Time Enough For Love" , the story of Lazarus Long, a member of a group of extremel…moreNo, it's actually a rehash of SciFi Grand Master Robert Heinlein's "Time Enough For Love" , the story of Lazarus Long, a member of a group of extremely long lived humans known as The Howard Familes. A superbly written stoery, well worth reading today.(less)

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Is this book about time travel?

Nat K Hi Crumb, not in the traditional sense. Tom (the main character) doesn't "step back" in time, but rather, he lives for an inordinately un-natural amou…moreHi Crumb, not in the traditional sense. Tom (the main character) doesn't "step back" in time, but rather, he lives for an inordinately un-natural amount of time (several hundred years). It's a fabulous book, one of my favourite reads from last year. Enjoy!(less)

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Sel Pastel I agree as well! After all the descriptions of Hendrich there was no way I thought he would die so easily. Plus, I wanted to know what happened to the…moreI agree as well! After all the descriptions of Hendrich there was no way I thought he would die so easily. Plus, I wanted to know what happened to the society with Hendrich gone. (less)

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I heard this was being adapted for a movie starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the main character (Tom Hazard) . I can totally picture this . has anyone else heard this rumor?