142 reviews for:

Big Time

Ben H. Winters

3.43 AVERAGE

mcnadroj's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: N/A

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC. I have been reading Ben H. Winters since his "Last Policeman" series and enjoy his writing. While, I also enjoyed this book, it seemed a bit "flimsy" in comparison. Some characters were well developed, while others seemed pretty flat. The plot moved along pretty quickly, but it felt like a lot of it was spent with characters driving (or being driven) to different locations, or through exposition and dialogue of characters. It wasn't a bad book, but definitely not my favorite from this author. 

rjermann's review against another edition

4.0

medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Thanks to NetGalley for the digital ARC of this novel. Read time: 3.5 hours

Intriguing sci-fi, semi thriller read following primarily Grace, an FDA patent lawyer, who stumbles across an odd portacath in a confused patient. Winters poses an answer to the always question--What happens when you play with time? Appreciate the use of pronouns! Dragged a little in the middle when stuck on just Grace's perspective, but overall would recommend. Good enough to read in a couple hours :)

Definitely recommend for fans of timey-wimey sci fi reads such as Dark Matter and Wrong Place, Wrong Time.