Overdue Ep 698 - The Ministry of Time, by Kaliane Bradley
Apr 14, 2025
Time travel takes center stage as the hosts explore a romance novel entwined with historical adventures and quirky characters. They dive into the emotional struggles faced by the protagonist dealing with forgotten memories and survival challenges. The discussion then shifts to cultural commentary, drawing parallels with films like 'Austin Powers.' Humor meets depth as they analyze the complexities of character agency and gender dynamics in time travel narratives. Listeners are invited to engage with upcoming adaptations and expansions into the genre.
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Inspiration for "The Ministry of Time"
- Kaliane Bradley's debut novel, The Ministry of Time, was inspired by AMC's The Terror.
- She became fascinated by explorer Graham Gore and wrote time travel fanfiction about him.
Book's opening
- The novel starts with snippets from Graham Gore's perspective during the expedition.
- The main narrative follows "the bridge," a British Cambodian woman interviewing for a time travel agency job.
Physiological effects of time travel
- The book explores time travel's physiological effects, not just social adaptation.
- Some time travelers die mysteriously or become undetectable by modern technology.
