A review by tenten
The Future of Another Timeline by Annalee Newitz

adventurous inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

i really, really, really liked this book.

i like to write/think about sci-fi, but i don't read it very often, and when i do write it, it's usually soft sci-fi. Newitz knows a lot about science–they worked at Popular Science, they wrote a tech column, most of their op-eds in the NYTimes are science-focused, and they have written/been a part of several non-fiction science books and anthologies. all of this is to say that they know some shit–a lot of shit i don't know about, and it shows. they showcase their knowledge of science and history in this book without making it boring. Newitz is a researcher. like, they did some thorough-ass research, and it really made the book stand out.

this was my first taste at an alternate history, and i really enjoyed it. the whole thing was so creative – the time "machine" being, like, actual rocks was something i had never seen before–that i was so impressed reading it. 

the only negative thing that wasn't really negative is that Tess had a real staunch non-violence stance and it was getting kinda irritating–while i certainly think non-violent activism is useful in some situations, her adamant adherence to it, and attempting to push it on others, was lowkey annoying, but
that was the point
so, not really negative.

i definitely think i'll re-read this again in the future! 
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