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Review by Fola_M -- Timewise by Robert Leet
[Following is a volunteer review of "Timewise" by Robert Leet.]
“Awareness creates time”. This statement, so simple and yet so profound is sure to capture your attention from the onset in the book, Timewise, by Robert Leet. Quantum physics meets mathematics in this exciting storyline that opens up your mind like never before.
Ron Larsen was an orphan who was quite brilliant at poker and chess. He was however destined for a mediocre life after secondary school, flitting from one dead-end job to the other until he met Regina Russo. She walked into his life one bright sunny day and encouraged him to continue studying whilst introducing him to a world of quantum physics that seemed incredible. However, as the years passed, things became more unpredictable, dangerous and downright illegal. With the FBI hot on their trail, will the mentor and mentee succeed in their quest to change the world in a completely unimaginable way?
Firstly, I love the way the author methodically explained all the topics in the book from quantum physics to botany to underground tunnels. His writing style is so enthralling that one can feel the passion wafting through his words. For example, I never knew plants could be so interesting, and I found myself yearning to know more. Cheryl’s description and comparison of the earth to a lung and plants to alveoli make me see botany in a fascinatingly different light.
The character development is also topnotch. I particularly love the way the four women in Ron’s life; Regina, Cheryl, Sheila and Louise, played their respective roles in shaping him into the man he turned out to be. Of the four, Regina turned out to be the one he loved the most but could never have. She also turned out to have the longest albeit most complex relationship with him. Louise’s character is also quite interesting especially as she was the only woman that underwent such a dramatic physical change in the plot.
However, I think the author made the quantum physics lectures too technical and boring. The concepts were definitely interesting, but I had a hard time trying to wrap my head around most of them. Unless you are a quantum physics student, you would certainly struggle to understand most of the scientific stuff. I think the author should have made the technical terms less complex and easier to grasp.
Personally, I also disliked the way Ron’s character appears to be quite cavalier about his life and future. He comes across as a very unreliable individual whose stance could shift at any time depending on the circumstances he finds himself in. The way he left his stable life and home in favour of something so uncertain, certainly proves this.
Finally, I didn’t like the way the plot ended abruptly. Perhaps there’s a sequel in the offing or perhaps not. I just think it would have been better if it had ended differently.
In light of these, I would award this book a 3 out of 4 stars. It’s professionally well-edited, and there are only subtle erotic scenes, so I can recommend it to readers of all ages. Fans of sci-fi and science would greatly appreciate this book.
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Timewise
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“Awareness creates time”. This statement, so simple and yet so profound is sure to capture your attention from the onset in the book, Timewise, by Robert Leet. Quantum physics meets mathematics in this exciting storyline that opens up your mind like never before.
Ron Larsen was an orphan who was quite brilliant at poker and chess. He was however destined for a mediocre life after secondary school, flitting from one dead-end job to the other until he met Regina Russo. She walked into his life one bright sunny day and encouraged him to continue studying whilst introducing him to a world of quantum physics that seemed incredible. However, as the years passed, things became more unpredictable, dangerous and downright illegal. With the FBI hot on their trail, will the mentor and mentee succeed in their quest to change the world in a completely unimaginable way?
Firstly, I love the way the author methodically explained all the topics in the book from quantum physics to botany to underground tunnels. His writing style is so enthralling that one can feel the passion wafting through his words. For example, I never knew plants could be so interesting, and I found myself yearning to know more. Cheryl’s description and comparison of the earth to a lung and plants to alveoli make me see botany in a fascinatingly different light.
The character development is also topnotch. I particularly love the way the four women in Ron’s life; Regina, Cheryl, Sheila and Louise, played their respective roles in shaping him into the man he turned out to be. Of the four, Regina turned out to be the one he loved the most but could never have. She also turned out to have the longest albeit most complex relationship with him. Louise’s character is also quite interesting especially as she was the only woman that underwent such a dramatic physical change in the plot.
However, I think the author made the quantum physics lectures too technical and boring. The concepts were definitely interesting, but I had a hard time trying to wrap my head around most of them. Unless you are a quantum physics student, you would certainly struggle to understand most of the scientific stuff. I think the author should have made the technical terms less complex and easier to grasp.
Personally, I also disliked the way Ron’s character appears to be quite cavalier about his life and future. He comes across as a very unreliable individual whose stance could shift at any time depending on the circumstances he finds himself in. The way he left his stable life and home in favour of something so uncertain, certainly proves this.
Finally, I didn’t like the way the plot ended abruptly. Perhaps there’s a sequel in the offing or perhaps not. I just think it would have been better if it had ended differently.
In light of these, I would award this book a 3 out of 4 stars. It’s professionally well-edited, and there are only subtle erotic scenes, so I can recommend it to readers of all ages. Fans of sci-fi and science would greatly appreciate this book.
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Timewise
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