When Vivian is evacuated from London in 1939, she expects to be staying in the countryside. Instead, she is whisked away to Time City – a place that exists outside time and space.Here, a Time Patrol works to preserve historical events – but unknown rogue time-travellers are plotting to take control and are stealing the wards that protect the city. If they succeed, Time City and History as we know it will both be destroyed.
Jonathan and Sam are convinced that Vivian can help to save their home – for, astonishingly, she appears as a Time Ghost herself in a forgotten part of the city. But how can she possibly know what to do, when the important event hasn’t even happened yet?!
Review:
A Tale of Time City by Diana Wynne Jones was amazing! It was full of so many great ideas that I was always left surprised. I am impressed by the new world that Jones built, a city living out of time but watching over all of humanity's history and keeping it stable.
I wasn't disappointed on any account. I was awed by Time City just as Vivian, the main character was and loved discovering its many secrets along with her. Jones' descriptions were so wonderfully vivid that it wasn't too hard for me to imagine the unique city.
Vivian is mistakenly kidnapped out of time and taken to Time City. When her kidnapper, Jonathan, realises the mistake he's made, he can't help but be puzzled by a Time Ghost (an imprint of an important event) of her in Time City.
What I liked most was the interaction between Vivian, Jonathan and Sam. As they slowly became friends, I loved how they were funny, witty and adventurous. I even enjoyed all the bickering! Jones didn't just invent the awesome Time City, but also, the rest of history.
As Vivian, Jonathan and Sam travel through time and into the future, it was great to see how the future might play out-ending with the Depopulation of Earth. What I was really interested in-and what could have been further developed- was the Mind Wars, a time in the future where opposing sides fight with the power of their minds and can destroy others' minds.
I found Elio, the android- very interesting and wanted to know even more about him than was said. I would also have liked to know more about Faber John and The Time Lady. Even though it was a totally satisfying book which answered all of the questions posed, I thought Jones could have explored more of her ideas if she wanted to.
There were twists and turns at the end and some surprises that I didn't see coming. I have read a few of Jones' other books and I look forward to reading more. All in all, I loved reading A Tale of Time City by Diana Wynne Jones and highly recommend it!
Book Rating: 5/5
Cover Rating: 5/5
Author: Diana Wynne Jones
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