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embee007's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
"We all have something that’s just too much for us. Everyone does. We may never meet it, but it’s out there, waiting. We all have something that will make us take that same train my father took."
More DND, time travel, & now alternative timelines. This one seemed slower? But maybe it was me - it was a difficult month.
"I see the world but it doesn’t stick. All I am is this scrapbook of memory, fading, twisting as if it were written in smoke. I guess that’s all any of us are, but for me it seems more tenuous each day."
More DND, time travel, & now alternative timelines. This one seemed slower? But maybe it was me - it was a difficult month.
"I see the world but it doesn’t stick. All I am is this scrapbook of memory, fading, twisting as if it were written in smoke. I guess that’s all any of us are, but for me it seems more tenuous each day."
mjporterauthor's review against another edition
5.0
Limited Wish is a far more enjoyable read than Book 1 in the series, possibly because I know what to expect now, (but also because there's less 'mirror action' in the D & D game than in Book 1 - sorry, not a fan because I've never played it, and I just don't get it (ducks for cover!)). I read it in a few sittings, and look forward to Book 3 to discover just how Nick fares. A 5/5 from me.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a review copy.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a review copy.
is_book_loring's review against another edition
5.0
Aside from the ridiculous questionable selfishness and irresponsible choices needed for the story, this was one hell of outstanding, mind bending experience. I still love Nick sense of humor a lot. The plot was expanding, the stake was insanely bigger than ever. Nick was trying to dodge the universe trying to kill him, saving not just one, but worlds in danger of collapsing and had to survive terminal cancer while trying to figure out his personal existentialism, all at the same time.
g_bryce42's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
twocents's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
This book reminds me of my own D&D friends. I think people who like D&D might appreciate the story the most.
mattleestew's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely a fun read and I enjoyed it more than the first one. That being said, it is quite a good book, but there is one thing that really bothers me though. The part with the reactor references graphite control rods and how it slows down the reaction - so them pulling them out is how they raise power. This is the exact opposite of how it works. Graphite is used as a moderator in some reactor cores (slows down neutrons so the fuel can absorb them and undergo fission). So the presence of graphite actually increases the fission rate not lowering it. Graphite is not normally used in control rods (with only 1 exception to my knowledge - RBMK reactors - aka Chernobyl). They were actually only tipped with graphite and made mainly of boron. The graphite tip is actually one of the many reasons that made it explode. This was considered a major design flaw.
Control rods are made of material that absorb neutrons so the fuel absorbs less, therefore lowering fission rate and power. I wasn't able to find much on it but I think the type of reactor referenced in the book (Magnox I think?) used control rods with boron as the main neutron absorber.
Even with this small rant of mine (that's literally about one thing in a single paragraph in the entire book) the book was still very good and I recommend it. Will still be reading the next one when it comes out.
Control rods are made of material that absorb neutrons so the fuel absorbs less, therefore lowering fission rate and power. I wasn't able to find much on it but I think the type of reactor referenced in the book (Magnox I think?) used control rods with boron as the main neutron absorber.
Even with this small rant of mine (that's literally about one thing in a single paragraph in the entire book) the book was still very good and I recommend it. Will still be reading the next one when it comes out.
themanfromdelmonte's review against another edition
5.0
This is a cracking little novel. The themes from the first novel are developed and complicated in a good way. The multiple worlds theory allows the author lots of latitude with the plot and I don’t envy him the job of trying to make it all internally consistent!
It rattles along at a good clip and this older version of a slightly built nerd envies Nick’s success with the ladies. Oh, and the maths of course.
It rattles along at a good clip and this older version of a slightly built nerd envies Nick’s success with the ladies. Oh, and the maths of course.
buckeyeordie's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed the second book. The first 3/4's was exciting and didn't feel slow. The last 1/4 felt a bit rushed. It was easy to follow what Mark Lawrence was doing with time at the start but by the end it was overcomplicated or I read it too fast. I like the characters and I like the shorter length of these books. I will read the final book next.
jane_kelsey's review against another edition
5.0
Ok, wow! So mister Lawrence has done it again, surprised me when I did not think there was any way he’d manage to do it again, but here I am being proven wrong by the master of plot twists and logic. 😲😲😲😲
******THANK YOU MARK FOR SENDING ME A COPY FOR REVIEW *******
One choice. Two possible timelines. And a world hanging in the balance.
It’s the summer of 1986 and reluctant prodigy Nick Hayes is a student at Cambridge University, working with world-renowned mathematician Professor Halligan. He just wants to be a regular student, but regular isn’t really an option for a boy-genius cancer survivor who’s already dabbled in time travel.
When he crosses paths with a mysterious yet curiously familiar girl, Nick discovers that creases have appeared in the fabric of time, and that he is at the centre of the disruption. Only Nick can resolve this time paradox before the damage becomes catastrophic for both him and the future of the world. Time is running out—literally. [goodreads blurb]
From the first flick of the page you know that your mind is going to be blown away and it will be a WILDE ride. Nick is now a student at Cambridge University which comes with its share of problems, some more mundane than others (because the others involve some time travel paradoxical situations that will make your brain swivel 😲).
If you’ve read book one (and you should’ve if you’re reading this!), you are most probably already in love like me of Nick’s personality. He has been battling cancer for a very long time, but he is super clever, witty and with a wicked sense of humor. Although there are sad moments at times in this series (duh, cancer!), his outlook on life is positive and uplifting. His D&D friends are the best and a great support network for him. That circle of friendship is the best. I appreciated that it had the same feel as book one [One word kill] and it continued to be centered around Nick, his D&D friends and the new challenges they have to face.
But what truly blew my mind were the plot twists intertwined with the time travel paradox. I was not able to wrap my brain that much around it, but what I did manage, I really enjoyed. I honestly I don’t know how the man can write stuff like that and constantly blowing my mind.
It is all good and dandy with the good guys, but let’s not forget the bag guys who did an amazing job. Mr Rust was one of the creepiest, I swear and somehow in my mind I pictured him with an evil laugh like Dr Evil.
I cannot wait for book 3 to be released – DISPEL ILLUSION – towards the end of the year! Impressed that he’s done it in such a way that the readers don’t have to wait ages for the release.
******THANK YOU MARK FOR SENDING ME A COPY FOR REVIEW *******
One choice. Two possible timelines. And a world hanging in the balance.
It’s the summer of 1986 and reluctant prodigy Nick Hayes is a student at Cambridge University, working with world-renowned mathematician Professor Halligan. He just wants to be a regular student, but regular isn’t really an option for a boy-genius cancer survivor who’s already dabbled in time travel.
When he crosses paths with a mysterious yet curiously familiar girl, Nick discovers that creases have appeared in the fabric of time, and that he is at the centre of the disruption. Only Nick can resolve this time paradox before the damage becomes catastrophic for both him and the future of the world. Time is running out—literally. [goodreads blurb]
From the first flick of the page you know that your mind is going to be blown away and it will be a WILDE ride. Nick is now a student at Cambridge University which comes with its share of problems, some more mundane than others (because the others involve some time travel paradoxical situations that will make your brain swivel 😲).
If you’ve read book one (and you should’ve if you’re reading this!), you are most probably already in love like me of Nick’s personality. He has been battling cancer for a very long time, but he is super clever, witty and with a wicked sense of humor. Although there are sad moments at times in this series (duh, cancer!), his outlook on life is positive and uplifting. His D&D friends are the best and a great support network for him. That circle of friendship is the best. I appreciated that it had the same feel as book one [One word kill] and it continued to be centered around Nick, his D&D friends and the new challenges they have to face.
But what truly blew my mind were the plot twists intertwined with the time travel paradox. I was not able to wrap my brain that much around it, but what I did manage, I really enjoyed. I honestly I don’t know how the man can write stuff like that and constantly blowing my mind.
It is all good and dandy with the good guys, but let’s not forget the bag guys who did an amazing job. Mr Rust was one of the creepiest, I swear and somehow in my mind I pictured him with an evil laugh like Dr Evil.
I cannot wait for book 3 to be released – DISPEL ILLUSION – towards the end of the year! Impressed that he’s done it in such a way that the readers don’t have to wait ages for the release.
claytell's review
4.0
I mean come on, how am I not going to like a book written by a neuroscientist who researched AI.
I like a lot of the dialogue, the plot was interesting, and I read it thru pretty quickly.
I like a lot of the dialogue, the plot was interesting, and I read it thru pretty quickly.