laislinns's review against another edition
3.0
This novel was very clever, the way that it folds in on itself, the way that time travel is presented and the impact that it has on the lives of travelers and emus (normals) alike. But I almost feel like it was too clever for itself, like it took itself far too seriously. So much effort has been put into the science, making time travel real and complex, that I actually feel like it takes away from the story, leaving me confused with the ending rather than satisfied by how everything is resolved.
I loved the way it was written, the short chapters that pushed me onwards, the intrigue and the different perspectives. But I've finished the book and don't want to know more. I want to understand what I've read better, but am not wondering how the characters lives continue and develop. The questions I have are confusing rather than enticing. In the same way that I felt my recent read of 'The Eyre Affair' went over my head, I feel lost in the world of time travel. But unlike Fforde's novel, I don't feel like a read of Jane Eyre will fix my confusion. Maybe a degree in Physics would though!
I loved the way it was written, the short chapters that pushed me onwards, the intrigue and the different perspectives. But I've finished the book and don't want to know more. I want to understand what I've read better, but am not wondering how the characters lives continue and develop. The questions I have are confusing rather than enticing. In the same way that I felt my recent read of 'The Eyre Affair' went over my head, I feel lost in the world of time travel. But unlike Fforde's novel, I don't feel like a read of Jane Eyre will fix my confusion. Maybe a degree in Physics would though!
justiceofkalr's review against another edition
4.0
Such an awesome time travel book. There was a moment or two where I was left wondering who a person was, but I think that was more my fault for putting this book down too often. This is a time travel book with the resulting time travel craziness and a decent number of characters, so it's probably better read with more continuity than I did.
alicedanagher's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Good story, it moves a bit fast though so the plot doesn’t feel that well developed. A few typos in the book too which ruined it a little for me
sock_monkeys's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.25
interrowhimper's review against another edition
5.0
Delightful, tbh. Ideas about societal consequences of time travel are interesting. Plot is compelling and came together really nicely at the end. Cast of characters is almost entirely female, which is not that common in sci-fi, and there’s good queer representation. What’s not to like?
starrwad's review against another edition
5.0
Huh. Ok. I loved this. I did have a bit of trouble keeping the characters straight, but that might be user error. I can't imagine being the editor on this one. Oof.
Thanks to the author, publisher, and netgalley for the ARC.
Thanks to the author, publisher, and netgalley for the ARC.
mapmurph's review against another edition
5.0
This book was fantastic! I loved the characters and all of their drama and personalities. I felt that the plot was original and well thought out. There's no one, clear villain. There's several villains and by the end, you're not sure that the most despicable villain was dispatched.
This was a really great book and I'm glad I was given the opportunity to check it out before it is published. This was an ARC provided by Net Galley in exchange for my feedback.
This was a really great book and I'm glad I was given the opportunity to check it out before it is published. This was an ARC provided by Net Galley in exchange for my feedback.
eekoeblintz's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lindy_b's review against another edition
3.0
In the late 1960s, four women invent time travel. Fifty years later, an unidentified elderly woman is found dead in the basement of a toy museum. Time travel is necessarily involved.
The Psychology of Time Travel is okay, but could've been made much better with a little more professional polish in differentiating and combining characters, choosing a few thematic elements to bring into sharper focus, mitigating infodumps, and formatting dialog correctly. I often felt like I was reading a late draft. First novels are hard?
The Psychology of Time Travel is okay, but could've been made much better with a little more professional polish in differentiating and combining characters, choosing a few thematic elements to bring into sharper focus, mitigating infodumps, and formatting dialog correctly. I often felt like I was reading a late draft. First novels are hard?
skylar_m's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5