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violetshemitz's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lesbrary's review
1.0
I was so excited for this to be an entertaining listen, and it was a let down.
The plot description sounds like a wacky space adventure that matches the fun of watching an old Doctor Who episode. The problem is that despite all of this, the tone is decidedly dour. Harper is an angry, resentful main character. The Argonaut doesn't add any levity: he's bitter and has decided there's no way for him to help anyone.
I liked the glimpse we got into Miles's backstory, but that was only an aside. The way Harper's feeling for Peggy are a reveal near the end rubbed me the wrong way, and we don't get any resolution to their relationship (of whatever nature), even though the whole book seems to be leading up to that.
Maybe if I had been prepared for it to be a heavy read and not a fun space adventure, I might have liked it more—but in my defense, the description for this book calls it a “wacky time-traveling sci-fi odyssey,” so I think I can be forgiven for thinking it would be fun and not bleak!
This was one I was so excited for and ended up feeling disappointed.
Full review at the Lesbrary.
The plot description sounds like a wacky space adventure that matches the fun of watching an old Doctor Who episode. The problem is that despite all of this, the tone is decidedly dour. Harper is an angry, resentful main character. The Argonaut doesn't add any levity: he's bitter and has decided there's no way for him to help anyone.
I liked the glimpse we got into Miles's backstory, but that was only an aside. The way Harper's feeling for Peggy are a reveal near the end rubbed me the wrong way, and we don't get any resolution to their relationship (of whatever nature), even though the whole book seems to be leading up to that.
Maybe if I had been prepared for it to be a heavy read and not a fun space adventure, I might have liked it more—but in my defense, the description for this book calls it a “wacky time-traveling sci-fi odyssey,” so I think I can be forgiven for thinking it would be fun and not bleak!
This was one I was so excited for and ended up feeling disappointed.
Full review at the Lesbrary.
decaf22's review
5.0
Hannah Fergesen pulls off something impressive here — THE INFINITE MILES is thrilling without being cheap, touching without being maudlin, intricately plotted without being confusing, and manages to be geeky and referential while maintaining an addictive originality. And it’s all held together by the author’s hilarious, confident voice. Such a pleasurable read.
kwillie1014's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
paigecm's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A really interesting riff on Doctor Who, much as Blaché and MacDonald riff on the X-Files and other paranormal investigations in Prophet. Gets into stuff about the companions and their relationships with the Doctor (no, not romantic, relationships in general) in a way the BBC series would never be able to. Highly recommended!
booksandtea2718's review
4.0
This book takes place in an alternate universe. Some things are the same, some are different. The author wants the reader to be able to see ourselves in this world…and oh boy, it was fun to do so.
This book is very clearly inspired by Doctor Who. Miles is the Doctor, Peggy the companion, and Peggy’s best friend Harper is the person left behind. The TARDIS? That is a 1972 Dodge Charger called Argo.
And … and … in this reality Harper and Peggy grew up watching a tv show about Argo and the Argonaut, somehow based on Miles life and travels through space and time. He doesn’t have a clue which of his companions gave him up to a tv producer, but someone did. Imagine being Peggy…you find out that your all time favorite tv character is real and invites you along for adventures. So cool.
Then … Peggy goes missing. Harper is waiting around for her ever since they had a huge falling out three years earlier, until Peggy comes back. But … Peggy isn’t Peggy anymore. Miles “saves” Harper but … what if he was burnt out, tired of losing companions, and ditches Harper in the 1970s after her best friend’s body was taken over by an alien parasite? What should Harper do?
I really enjoyed this. Now, you have to take this book for what it is. Don’t go into it hoping for something that will blow the genre wide open. If you are a fan of doctor who and want to read something that is fan fictiony but also has a tone and feeling of it’s own, please go for it! I lied earlier, Miles is NOT the doctor, the Argo is NOT the TARDIS, but they were clearly inspired by them. There is a strong overarching story, a hero you can and will root for (Harper), and the Argo is amazing. I will admit, I really didn’t like Peggy, but that is okay. I do wish she deserved Harper’s love and loyalty though.
Enough from me. If you want to read the book after reading this review? Go get it as soon as you are able. Strong four star rating.
Bonus points: the books title is super cute and punny. Love it.
Thanks to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for an arc of this book.
This book is very clearly inspired by Doctor Who. Miles is the Doctor, Peggy the companion, and Peggy’s best friend Harper is the person left behind. The TARDIS? That is a 1972 Dodge Charger called Argo.
And … and … in this reality Harper and Peggy grew up watching a tv show about Argo and the Argonaut, somehow based on Miles life and travels through space and time. He doesn’t have a clue which of his companions gave him up to a tv producer, but someone did. Imagine being Peggy…you find out that your all time favorite tv character is real and invites you along for adventures. So cool.
Then … Peggy goes missing. Harper is waiting around for her ever since they had a huge falling out three years earlier, until Peggy comes back. But … Peggy isn’t Peggy anymore. Miles “saves” Harper but … what if he was burnt out, tired of losing companions, and ditches Harper in the 1970s after her best friend’s body was taken over by an alien parasite? What should Harper do?
I really enjoyed this. Now, you have to take this book for what it is. Don’t go into it hoping for something that will blow the genre wide open. If you are a fan of doctor who and want to read something that is fan fictiony but also has a tone and feeling of it’s own, please go for it! I lied earlier, Miles is NOT the doctor, the Argo is NOT the TARDIS, but they were clearly inspired by them. There is a strong overarching story, a hero you can and will root for (Harper), and the Argo is amazing. I will admit, I really didn’t like Peggy, but that is okay. I do wish she deserved Harper’s love and loyalty though.
Enough from me. If you want to read the book after reading this review? Go get it as soon as you are able. Strong four star rating.
Bonus points: the books title is super cute and punny. Love it.
Thanks to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for an arc of this book.
beckskosh77's review
4.0
This was an extremely enjoyable debut novel by Hannah Fergesen. Oftentimes novels like this start off string but can lose my interest yet this one held my attention the entire time.
I love a good story that circle backs which this one does beautifully. Yes it most definitely takes elements from Doctor Who and other fun pop culture elements but it works very well with in the storyline. It’s more a what if you found out that your favorite science fiction show of all time was real and suddenly you are in the midst of the craziest adventure ever.
Harper is a character that grows a great deal and gets the closure she needs in order to move forward in her life. Sometimes this novel is mind boggling but in such fun ways.
I love a good story that circle backs which this one does beautifully. Yes it most definitely takes elements from Doctor Who and other fun pop culture elements but it works very well with in the storyline. It’s more a what if you found out that your favorite science fiction show of all time was real and suddenly you are in the midst of the craziest adventure ever.
Harper is a character that grows a great deal and gets the closure she needs in order to move forward in her life. Sometimes this novel is mind boggling but in such fun ways.
rumpleteazer's review
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
mathgeek97pi's review
4.0
This book takes place in an alternate universe. Some things are the same, some are different. The author wants the reader to be able to see ourselves in this world…and oh boy, it was fun to do so.
This book is very clearly inspired by Doctor Who. Miles is the Doctor, Peggy the companion, and Peggy’s best friend Harper is the person left behind. The TARDIS? That is a 1972 Dodge Charger called Argo.
And … and … in this reality Harper and Peggy grew up watching a tv show about Argo and the Argonaut, somehow based on Miles life and travels through space and time. He doesn’t have a clue which of his companions gave him up to a tv producer, but someone did. Imagine being Peggy…you find out that your all time favorite tv character is real and invites you along for adventures. So cool.
Then … Peggy goes missing. Harper is waiting around for her ever since they had a huge falling out three years earlier, until Peggy comes back. But … Peggy isn’t Peggy anymore. Miles “saves” Harper but … what if he was burnt out, tired of losing companions, and ditches Harper in the 1970s after her best friend’s body was taken over by an alien parasite? What should Harper do?
I really enjoyed this. Now, you have to take this book for what it is. Don’t go into it hoping for something that will blow the genre wide open. If you are a fan of doctor who and want to read something that is fan fictiony but also has a tone and feeling of it’s own, please go for it! I lied earlier, Miles is NOT the doctor, the Argo is NOT the TARDIS, but they were clearly inspired by them. There is a strong overarching story, a hero you can and will root for (Harper), and the Argo is amazing. I will admit, I really didn’t like Peggy, but that is okay. I do wish she deserved Harper’s love and loyalty though.
Enough from me. If you want to read the book after reading this review? Go get it as soon as you are able. Strong four star rating.
Bonus points: the books title is super cute and punny. Love it.
Thanks to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for an arc of this book.
This book is very clearly inspired by Doctor Who. Miles is the Doctor, Peggy the companion, and Peggy’s best friend Harper is the person left behind. The TARDIS? That is a 1972 Dodge Charger called Argo.
And … and … in this reality Harper and Peggy grew up watching a tv show about Argo and the Argonaut, somehow based on Miles life and travels through space and time. He doesn’t have a clue which of his companions gave him up to a tv producer, but someone did. Imagine being Peggy…you find out that your all time favorite tv character is real and invites you along for adventures. So cool.
Then … Peggy goes missing. Harper is waiting around for her ever since they had a huge falling out three years earlier, until Peggy comes back. But … Peggy isn’t Peggy anymore. Miles “saves” Harper but … what if he was burnt out, tired of losing companions, and ditches Harper in the 1970s after her best friend’s body was taken over by an alien parasite? What should Harper do?
I really enjoyed this. Now, you have to take this book for what it is. Don’t go into it hoping for something that will blow the genre wide open. If you are a fan of doctor who and want to read something that is fan fictiony but also has a tone and feeling of it’s own, please go for it! I lied earlier, Miles is NOT the doctor, the Argo is NOT the TARDIS, but they were clearly inspired by them. There is a strong overarching story, a hero you can and will root for (Harper), and the Argo is amazing. I will admit, I really didn’t like Peggy, but that is okay. I do wish she deserved Harper’s love and loyalty though.
Enough from me. If you want to read the book after reading this review? Go get it as soon as you are able. Strong four star rating.
Bonus points: the books title is super cute and punny. Love it.
Thanks to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for an arc of this book.
jimgerneer's review
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0