# Strangers in Time: A World War II Novel

World: Strangers in Time is a historical novel set in 1940s London during the Blitz. It follows two teenagers without stable families and a grieving bookshop owner whose growing bond offers hope amid wartime danger.

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- Language: en-CA
- Currency: CAD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 22.22 CAD
- Previous price: 39.00 CAD
- Discount: 43%
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- Rating: 4.3 / 5
- Reviews: 35865

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## At a glance

- Set in 1940s London as the Blitz continues.
- The central characters are Charlie and Molly, teenagers separated from their parents, and Ignatius, a recently bereaved bookshop owner.
- The story combines wartime peril with found-family themes, secrets and suspense.

## Pros

- The setting and character relationships give the historical drama a clear emotional focus.
- At 448 pages, it offers a substantial story for readers who enjoy longer novels.

## Cons

- The 448-page length may not suit readers looking for a short, quick read.
- Customer feedback indicates that the story can start slowly and take several days to finish.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
- Publication date: April 15 2025
- Language: English
- Print length: 448 pages
- ISBN-10: 1538742055
- ISBN-13: 978-1538742051
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 649 g
- Dimensions: 16.38 x 3.65 x 23.62 cm

## Before you buy

- The story includes bereavement, parental absence and the dangers of wartime bombing. Consider these themes if choosing the book for a younger reader.

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in historical fiction set in wartime London.
- Those who enjoy stories about found family, resilient young characters and emotionally weighty themes.
- Readers who welcome a longer novel with suspense alongside its historical setting.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a short book or consistently fast pacing.
- Readers who prefer to avoid stories involving bereavement, family separation and wartime danger.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback is strongly favourable about the story, writing, historical atmosphere and characters, with readers describing an emotionally affecting read. Some report a slow beginning and say it took several days to finish. That pacing caveat may matter in a 448-page novel, while the historical setting and layered relationships suit readers willing to settle into a longer story.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the story, writing, historical context and character development.
- Positive themes: Readers describe the book as both heartwarming and heart-wrenching.
- Negative themes: Some customers report that the story starts slowly.
- Negative themes: Some say it took several days to read.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Strangers in Time about?
Set in Blitz-era London, it follows teenagers Charlie and Molly and bereaved bookshop owner Ignatius as they form a bond amid wartime danger and personal secrets.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 448 pages.
### What language is this edition in?
The listed language is English.
### Is the pacing fast from the beginning?
Not necessarily. Customer feedback describes an initially slow start, although readers also report enjoying the story and its characters.

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