Science Fiction Book Review Podcast · Luke Burrage

SFBRP #569 – Kaliane Bradley – The Ministry of Time

June 28, 2025·1 hr 15 min·5 clips

Luke discovers 'The Ministry of Time' has the exact same setup as a forgotten 1983 novel almost no one has read.

Luke Burrage reviews 'The Ministry of Time' by Kaliane Bradley, discussing its award wins, similarities to an obscure 1983 novel, and flaws in its time travel mechanics and author self-insertion. He gives it three stars, praising its romance and cultural themes but criticizing its sci-fi elements.

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A popular time-travel romance is judged on whether its chemistry and premise truly hold together.

Luke Burridge and Juliana begin with the book's unusual award run, noting that it won the 2024 Goodreads.com Reader's Choice Award for Favourite Science Fiction Book with 78,459 votes, well ahead of the next title on the list.

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Try this if you want a time-travel romance judged with a science-fiction reviewer’s skepticism.

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