
The Thief of Time
The Thief of Time is a 2000 historical fantasy and historical fiction novel by John Boyne. Readers will find themes of Longevity.
7 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 10 editions.
It runs to roughly 384 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Thief of Time?
The Thief of Time was written by John Boyne and first published in 2000.
What genre is The Thief of Time?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy and Historical Fiction.
How long is The Thief of Time?
The median edition has 384 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Thief of Time?
Readers who like it often enjoy Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, A Breath of Snow and Ashes and The Winter King.
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