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Contemporary Fiction

How to Stop Time

Original titleeng. How to Stop Time · 2017
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Interesting Facts

  • The main character of the book, Tom Hazard, suffers from a rare condition that causes him to age 15 times slower than normal people.
  • Tom Hazard was born in 1581 and throughout his long life has met historical figures such as William Shakespeare and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
  • The book explores themes of time, love, and human nature, showing how the protagonist copes with the loneliness and losses that come with his unusual condition.
  • One of the key themes of the book is the idea that the present is the only time that truly matters, and that it's important to live in the moment, despite the past and future.
  • Tom Hazard is forced to hide his true nature and change identities every 8 years to avoid suspicion and dangers associated with his condition.
How to Stop Time
Date of publication: 17 July 2024
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How to Stop Time
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Original titleeng. How to Stop Time · 2017