My Real Children
My Real Children
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
United Kingdom • 20th century
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
My Real Children by Jo Walton explores the dual lives of a woman named Patricia. After making a pivotal choice in 1949, her life splits into two distinct realities. Each path she takes leads to vastly different personal and global consequences, navigating themes of identity, love, and the impact of decisions over time.
Bittersweet
Contemplative
Emotional
Inspirational
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
My Real Children by Jo Walton is celebrated for its captivating narrative and imaginative exploration of alternate realities. Readers admire the emotional depth and character development. Criticisms include the story's pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking and engaging read that balances speculative fiction with intimate storytelling.
Who Should Read My Real Children?
Readers who enjoy Jo Walton's My Real Children would likely appreciate stories that blend alternate history and speculative fiction, similar to Audrey Niffenegger's The Time Traveler's Wife or Kate Atkinson's Life After Life. Ideal for those fascinated by how personal choices shape parallel lives and alternate realities.
6,860 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
United Kingdom • 20th century
2014
Adult
18+ years
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