erikasarutobi's review
3.0
This was an interesting read and it's the first for me to read time paradox and time travel since I mostly read YA. I would have given it a higher rating if it wasn't for the characters.
The plot was interesting and I enjoyed reading how Wildebear's actions with trying to fix everything just created a paradox instead. His powers to control the gate and taking him to other places and other living thing's consciousness was enjoyable too. The whole deal with the T'Klee and the Necronians is what sets the story going despite it being somewhat cliche but I really liked Jacques and what he had to go through.
As for the characters, I feel like most of them besides Wildebear, aren't fleshed out and are just there for plot convenience. Even Wildebear, despite being close to 40 years old, was childish most times and I didn't like the book as much because of him. He was easily irritable and was jealous over Sarah for nothing really and the whole point of the romance possibility was worthless. Jacques and Iugurtha are the only characters I liked and sometimes Dr. Humphrey.
Overall, the beginning of the story was good and the stuff happening was enjoyable despite Wildebear being such a bore.
Thank you Netgalley for providing me with the digital copy for an honest review.
The plot was interesting and I enjoyed reading how Wildebear's actions with trying to fix everything just created a paradox instead. His powers to control the gate and taking him to other places and other living thing's consciousness was enjoyable too. The whole deal with the T'Klee and the Necronians is what sets the story going despite it being somewhat cliche but I really liked Jacques and what he had to go through.
As for the characters, I feel like most of them besides Wildebear, aren't fleshed out and are just there for plot convenience. Even Wildebear, despite being close to 40 years old, was childish most times and I didn't like the book as much because of him. He was easily irritable and was jealous over Sarah for nothing really and the whole point of the romance possibility was worthless. Jacques and Iugurtha are the only characters I liked and sometimes Dr. Humphrey.
Overall, the beginning of the story was good and the stuff happening was enjoyable despite Wildebear being such a bore.
Thank you Netgalley for providing me with the digital copy for an honest review.
ilanderz's review
5.0
Apparently, according to Goodreads, it's okay to review your own book. So here goes... a completely impartial, unbiased book review for my science fiction/fantasy time travel adventure A Time and a Place.
Let's start with what this book is about. And I'd say it's about two or three pounds. This is a book with some serious heft. You put this book on something it's not going anywhere. There are a lot of pages, four hundred and three of them. If you like your book with pages, you're gonna like this book, pages and pages of pages.
And there are words, folks. Big words, little words, and middle sized words that are juuuust right. We're talking nouns, verbs, adjectives, indefinite articles, lightly seasoned with adverbs. But not too many adverbs. This isn't JK Rowling we're talking about here, who can get away with that sort of thing.
What do you get for your money? This book comes fully loaded with an index, chapter headings, acknowledgements, authors bio, there are even page numbers. And make sure you check out the font. It's called a dirty font. But don't let that put you off, this is a clean book. There are no bad words as this really is a book for people of all ages, young and old alike. Unless you're 72, this book is not recommended for people 72 years old. But once you're 73 you should be good to go.
Know that this book is only available in select bookstores because, let's face it, not all bookstores can handle a book of this calibre. This is a book to be, if not read, at least purchased and placed on a book shelf of your choice with the spine facing out because it doesn't make any sense to have the spine facing in.
Highly recommended, six out of five stars for this truly superlative effort in this completely unbiased book review of my own book.
Get it today while supplies last, there are only so many electronic editions out there.
Let's start with what this book is about. And I'd say it's about two or three pounds. This is a book with some serious heft. You put this book on something it's not going anywhere. There are a lot of pages, four hundred and three of them. If you like your book with pages, you're gonna like this book, pages and pages of pages.
And there are words, folks. Big words, little words, and middle sized words that are juuuust right. We're talking nouns, verbs, adjectives, indefinite articles, lightly seasoned with adverbs. But not too many adverbs. This isn't JK Rowling we're talking about here, who can get away with that sort of thing.
What do you get for your money? This book comes fully loaded with an index, chapter headings, acknowledgements, authors bio, there are even page numbers. And make sure you check out the font. It's called a dirty font. But don't let that put you off, this is a clean book. There are no bad words as this really is a book for people of all ages, young and old alike. Unless you're 72, this book is not recommended for people 72 years old. But once you're 73 you should be good to go.
Know that this book is only available in select bookstores because, let's face it, not all bookstores can handle a book of this calibre. This is a book to be, if not read, at least purchased and placed on a book shelf of your choice with the spine facing out because it doesn't make any sense to have the spine facing in.
Highly recommended, six out of five stars for this truly superlative effort in this completely unbiased book review of my own book.
Get it today while supplies last, there are only so many electronic editions out there.
pvn's review
4.0
This was a little bizarre, and confusing at times, but fun. The author has a great imagination, which makes this highly unpredictable. Hitchhiker fans and similar types of book will probably enjoy.
I really appreciate the copy for review!!
I really appreciate the copy for review!!
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