The Man Who Folded Himself
The Man Who Folded Himself
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles, California • 1970s
2003
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Man Who Folded Himself by David Gerrold follows a person who receives a time belt allowing them to time travel. As they explore various timelines and realities, they encounter alternate versions of themselves, contemplating identity, existence, and the implications of time manipulation.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Emotional
Fantastical
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Man Who Folded Himself by David Gerrold is praised for its innovative take on time travel, offering a complex exploration of identity and consequence. Critics admire its thought-provoking narrative and unique temporal twists. However, some find it overly intricate, potentially confusing readers. The novel's introspective nature may not appeal to those seeking action-driven plots.
Who Should Read The Man Who Folded Himself?
Fans of time travel narratives and philosophical reflections on identity, akin to those in Heinlein’s The Door into Summer or Haldeman’s The Forever War, would relish Gerrold’s The Man Who Folded Himself, with its intricate timelines and thought-provoking exploration of self and consequence.
7,345 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles, California • 1970s
2003
Adult
18+ years
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