Time and Again
Time and Again by Jack Finney, published by Gollancz in 2001, is a captivating exploration of time travel set against the backdrop of 19th-century New York. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Si Morley, a commercial illustrator disillusioned with his mundane life, who is recruited for a secret government program that allows him to journey back to January 1882. As he navigates this historical landscape devoid of modern technology, Si discovers a world that feels like paradise, prompting him to question the nature of his experience.
Readers will find a richly detailed portrayal of historical New York, as well as an engaging examination of Si’s character and his longing for fulfillment. The story intertwines elements of science fiction and historical fiction, focusing on themes of nostalgia and the quest for happiness. As Si grapples with the implications of his time travel, he brings back tangible evidence of his journey, raising questions about reality and desire. This edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a unique narrative that blends adventure with introspection.
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Si Morley is bored with his job as a commercial illustrator and his social life doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. So, when he is approached by an affable ex football star and told that he is just what the government is looking for to take part in a top secret programme, he doesn’t hesitate for too long. And so one day Si steps out of his twentieth century, New York apartment and finds himself back in January 1882. There are no cars, no planes, no computers, no television and the word ‘nuclear’ appears in no dictionaries. For Si, it’s very like Eden, somewhere he could find happiness. But has he really been back in time? The portfolio of tintype photographs and sketches that he brings back convince the government. But all Si wants is to return…
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