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The Time Keeper

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Fiction Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction

by Mitch Albom

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3.85 (72.3K ratings)
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description 224 pages

The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom holds a well received rating of 3.85 out of 5, based on 72.3K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 224 pages.

About The Time Keeper

In this fable, the first man on earth to count the hours becomes Father Time. The inventor of the world's first clock is punished for trying to measure God's greatest gift. He is banished to a cave for centuries and forced to listen to the voices of all who come after him seeking more days, more years. Eventually, with his soul nearly broken, Father Time is granted his freedom, along with a magical hourglass and a mission: a chance to redeem himself by teaching two earthly people the true meaning of time.He returns to our world - now dominated by the hour-counting he so innocently began - and commences a journey with two unlikely partners: one a teenage girl who is about to give up on life, the other a wealthy old businessman who wants to live forever. To save himself, he must save them both. And stop the world to do so.

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Author Mitch Albom
Published 2012
Pages 224
Genres Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction
Average Rating 3.85 / 5.00
Total Ratings 72,277

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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72.3K ratings
With a rating of 3.85, The Time Keeper is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.85
This Book
3.99
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Time Keeper?

The Time Keeper is categorized as Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Time Keeper worth reading?

Based on 72.3K reader ratings, The Time Keeper has an average score of 3.85 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The Time Keeper?

The Time Keeper has 224 pages.

Who wrote The Time Keeper?

The Time Keeper was written by Mitch Albom. It was first published in 2012.

What is the ISBN for The Time Keeper?

The ISBN-13 for The Time Keeper is 9781401322790.0.

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