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scottyreadsstuff's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This novel certainly had an interesting concept, at least in the synopsis. But eventually it turned into a typical time-travel story. It was definitely entertaining, but not perfect or the most original in execution.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing and Gore
Minor: Suicide
hanpear's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
this book is fairly dark so i want to give a content warning for self-harm and suicide; as well as graphic descriptions of atomic warfare.
this book was a very interesting listen. super fast paced, didn’t want to put it down. it brought up a lot of interesting ethics and thought provoking problem solving on the readers end, as you try to piece how it could end together.
there were only a few things i had problems with. i wish i had felt more convinced by some of the relationships in this story. i also didn’t like that we didn’t get a full description of Helena’s appearance until the very end of the story, it was a small detail but it felt strange to leave it out until then.
Barry is also a cop, which in it of itself is fine, there is plenty of media about law enforcement that i enjoy (b99 anyone?). but it was hard for me to listen to a few moments where he was very comfortable with the idea of just pulling out his gun and using it to fix a situation, or getting out of problems (that aren’t work related) because he can just say “i’m NYPD”. there was just some abuse of power there with him and his job. i personally could have done without those moments.
this book was a very interesting listen. super fast paced, didn’t want to put it down. it brought up a lot of interesting ethics and thought provoking problem solving on the readers end, as you try to piece how it could end together.
there were only a few things i had problems with. i wish i had felt more convinced by some of the relationships in this story. i also didn’t like that we didn’t get a full description of Helena’s appearance until the very end of the story, it was a small detail but it felt strange to leave it out until then.
Barry is also a cop, which in it of itself is fine, there is plenty of media about law enforcement that i enjoy (b99 anyone?). but it was hard for me to listen to a few moments where he was very comfortable with the idea of just pulling out his gun and using it to fix a situation, or getting out of problems (that aren’t work related) because he can just say “i’m NYPD”. there was just some abuse of power there with him and his job. i personally could have done without those moments.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and War
milliecollin1's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Gun violence
bobbi's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and War
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Dementia, Death of parent, and Murder
mar's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
very readable sci-fi thriller :]
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Suicide, Dementia, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Gun violence, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Mass/school shootings
othersociologist's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Drug use, and Suicide
Minor: Drug abuse
carolina_has_an_idea's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I listened to the audiobook. Wow. This story dragged on for a really long time. When everything is revealed I thought “oh I must be getting close to the end.” No. I was only 50% through the book. I keep listening because I needed something to listen to while I was doing chores around the house. If you watch/read enough time travel fiction you can guess what the solution is pretty easily on. It was a very frustrating listening to them fail over and over again. Just go to the first timeline idiots. That’s always the solution. I also did not understand why Helena had to go back with all the memories alone. Barry could’ve done the same thing and it would’ve saved Helena from having to explain everything to him. I also did not like when Barry was explaining the meaning of life. 50 cent did a better and more concise job in his song “Many Men.” Too long. I also remember not liking Dark Matter by the same author. Maybe their writing is not for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Suicide, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and War
sesdonovan's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I read this in one sitting! I was hoping for a gripping, thought-provoking sci fi read and man, this delivered. There were a couple face palm moments when I just wanted to shout at the characters, but that really didn’t ruin the experience for me. Highly recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
_doze_'s review against another edition
adventurous
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Suicide