One example could be 'The Time Traveler's Wife' by Audrey Niffenegger. Although it involves time travel, the way the story is told has elements of backward time. The events are not always presented in a straightforward chronological order, and there are parts where we learn about the future first and then see how it affects the past and present.
I think 'Memento' by Christopher Nolan, which was later made into a movie, can be considered in a sense as a backward time story. The main character has a condition where he can't form new memories, so the story is told in a fragmented way that goes against the normal flow of time. In the novelization (if there is one), it would also likely have this backward - time - like quality as it jumps between different moments in his life in a non - sequential manner.
In the digital age, time has become novel. With the advent of the internet, we can access information instantaneously from all over the world. This has changed our perception of time. For instance, we can now watch live events happening on the other side of the planet as they occur. Time seems to have shrunk, and this new way of experiencing time is novel compared to the pre - digital era when information took a long time to travel.
One well - known split time novel is 'The Time Traveler's Wife' by Audrey Niffenegger. In this book, the story jumps between different times in the lives of the main characters, Henry, who has a genetic disorder that causes him to time - travel involuntarily, and Clare, his wife. The time - traveling aspect means that the narrative moves between different points in their relationship, from their first meeting when Clare was a child and Henry was an adult time - traveler, to their later years together.
One example could be 'Pride and Prejudice'. It was written in the 19th century but is still highly relevant today. The themes of love, class differences, and first impressions are things that people still experience and can understand. The relationship between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy is a classic example of a love story that has a kind of timeless quality.
A 'be time story' might be about a family. In the past, they 'be'longed to a small community and had a simple life. As time progresses, they move to a big city. There, they experience new things, face new problems, and grow as a family. Their story of adapting and changing over time is a 'be time story'.
John Grisham's legal thrillers often have elements of a 'time bomb novel'. For instance, in some of his books, the lawyers have a very limited time to build a case and prove their client's innocence. The courtroom drama is intensified by the time pressure, much like a time bomb waiting to go off. If they don't present their evidence in time, their client will be wrongly convicted, which is like the 'explosion' in a time bomb scenario.
One example could be a story about a clockmaker. His life story is intertwined with the clocks he makes and repairs. As time passes, he ages, and his relationship with time changes. This is a simple 'time story' where the concept of time is central to the narrative.
Sure. 'The Time Traveler's Wife' is a great example. The male lead, a time traveler, is constantly out of his own time. He pops in and out of different time periods, which makes his relationship with his wife very complex as he is often absent at unexpected times.
Sure. Once, I was on a long train ride. There was this old man sitting next to me. To pass the time, he told me a story about how he used to be a sailor. He talked about his adventures on the high seas, facing storms and seeing amazing sunsets. It was a great 'time to kill story' as it made the long journey more interesting.
Since I don't really know what a 'ned time story' is, I can't give a proper example. It might be a story that starts like 'Once upon a ned time...' but that's just a made - up start based on the term.
Here's an example of an 'ed time story'. Consider a 'traveled to a remote village' story. The storyteller might start with how they planned the trip, then describe the journey to the village. Once there, they could talk about the simple life of the villagers, the old - fashioned houses, and the unique local traditions they experienced. They'd talk about how they ate local food, interacted with the locals, and then left the village. Since all these events are things that already happened, it can be seen as an 'ed time story'.