Review of We'll Never Know

[Adrian Bouknight]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "We'll Never Know" by Matthew Tree.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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"We’ll Never Know," written by Matthew Tree, is a sci-fi thriller that follows the journey of Timothy Wyndham as he investigates a conspiracy theory involving the existence of extraterrestrials from beyond our solar system. Timothy works as a science correspondent for a local paper, and while investigating this conspiracy, he simultaneously finds himself in an erotically enthralling yet mysterious relationship with his intern.

The suspense in this book is gripping. It kept me engaged from start to finish. The pacing of the narrative was well done, presenting a comfortable balance between detail and brevity, holding my attention throughout. The ending, depicted through the final chapter and the epilogue, was really well put together and brought the story to a strong close, harkening back to the very first pages and Timothy’s relationship with his father. In my opinion, the conclusion of the book was one of its strongest features. I also appreciated how, throughout the story, Timothy continued to encounter people who opposed his investigation, doubted his conclusions, or presented other obstacles, yet nothing stopped him from achieving vindication.

Despite the strengths of the investigative plotline and its strong conclusion, one area that fell short for me was the explicit nature of Timothy’s relationship with Adalyn. While their relationship added depth to the narrative, it sometimes felt overly detailed for my taste. I am all for scandalous relationships invigorating a story, but there were moments when the details of their encounters felt too transparent. The need for three distinct engagements leading to pregnancy, and the explicit eroticism of those encounters, may be off-putting for some readers.

"We’ll Never Know" explores themes of sexism versus feminism as well as conventional science versus pseudoscience. The story also appears to be professionally edited and does a fantastic job of developing Timothy’s investigation, which culminates in a well-written conclusion. However, as much as I appreciated the strengths of this book, the explicit erotica in the narrative prevented me from giving it a perfect score. This story is otherwise a well-polished and engaging science-fiction thriller. For these reasons, I am giving "We’ll Never Know" 4 out of 5 stars. I look forward to reading more books by Matthew Tree and greatly appreciate his contribution to the science fiction genre.

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[Gerry Steen]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "We'll Never Know" by Matthew Tree.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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"We’ll Never Know," written by Matthew Tree, is a sci-fi thriller that follows the journey of Timothy Wyndham as he investigates a conspiracy theory involving the existence of extraterrestrials from beyond our solar system. Timothy works as a science correspondent for a local paper, and while investigating this conspiracy, he simultaneously finds himself in an erotically enthralling yet mysterious relationship with his intern.

The suspense in this book is gripping. It kept me engaged from start to finish. The pacing of the narrative was well done, presenting a comfortable balance between detail and brevity, holding my attention throughout. The ending, depicted through the final chapter and the epilogue, was really well put together and brought the story to a strong close, harkening back to the very first pages and Timothy’s relationship with his father. In my opinion, the conclusion of the book was one of its strongest features. I also appreciated how, throughout the story, Timothy continued to encounter people who opposed his investigation, doubted his conclusions, or presented other obstacles, yet nothing stopped him from achieving vindication.

Despite the strengths of the investigative plotline and its strong conclusion, one area that fell short for me was the explicit nature of Timothy’s relationship with Adalyn. While their relationship added depth to the narrative, it sometimes felt overly detailed for my taste. I am all for scandalous relationships invigorating a story, but there were moments when the details of their encounters felt too transparent. The need for three distinct engagements leading to pregnancy, and the explicit eroticism of those encounters, may be off-putting for some readers.

"We’ll Never Know" explores themes of sexism versus feminism as well as conventional science versus pseudoscience. The story also appears to be professionally edited and does a fantastic job of developing Timothy’s investigation, which culminates in a well-written conclusion. However, as much as I appreciated the strengths of this book, the explicit erotica in the narrative prevented me from giving it a perfect score. This story is otherwise a well-polished and engaging science-fiction thriller. For these reasons, I am giving "We’ll Never Know" 4 out of 5 stars. I look forward to reading more books by Matthew Tree and greatly appreciate his contribution to the science fiction genre.

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Adrian, thank you for this well-written, informative, and honest review. The conspiracy theory involving extraterrestrial beings makes for an interesting plot. The suspense and good pacing will keep me enthralled. The appropriate conclusion will please me. I agree with you regarding the too-detailed eroticism. I don't need this to enjoy a well-written story. From you review, I gather that Matthew Tree is a talented author. I am adding this book to my bookshelves.

[Adrian Bouknight]

For those who read this review, feel free to leave a reply! I would be happy to view your profile and can leave a reply on one of your reviews, in response.

[Elizabeth-Tush4Christ]

It's compelling to read a lovely book with a great ending. Timothy's tenacity caught my attention in this book. From the way he's portrayed, he seems like a character full of determination and resilience. The review was detailed, giving just enough insight without spoilers, and it definitely piqued my interest. I’m eager to delve deeper into Timothy’s world, as well as the intricate storyline that promises both drama and depth.

[Shirley Ann Riddern Labzentis]

Great review! Explicit sex scenes in a book do not turn me off, so this book will be put on my "to read" list. I enjoyed how you described the book enough to pique a reader's interest.

[Priya Murugesan]

The plot intrigued me but explicit content put me off. I don't like them. Thanks for your warning!

[Adrian Bouknight]

Great review! Explicit sex scenes in a book do not turn me off, so this book will be put on my "to read" list. I enjoyed how you described the book enough to pique a reader's interest.

Haha! Hey, I usually don't mind explicit content either. But don't say I didn't warn ya! Good luck!

[Adrian Bouknight]

It's compelling to read a lovely book with a great ending. Timothy's tenacity caught my attention in this book. From the way he's portrayed, he seems like a character full of determination and resilience. The review was detailed, giving just enough insight without spoilers, and it definitely piqued my interest. I’m eager to delve deeper into Timothy’s world, as well as the intricate storyline that promises both drama and depth.

Thanks, Elizabeth! Yeah, I think the ending really saved this one. It played well into Timothy's relationship with his father in a way that I didn't anticipate. It makes me wonder if that ending was based on a real emotional connection that the author may have had with his own father, it felt quite realistic and just brought a great deal of closure to the rocky relationship they had.

[Sarah Vinchu]

I admire books whose conclusions reflect the readers' willingness. Stories with happy endings have a lasting impact on me. This work combines science fiction, thrilling adventures, and sexuality, emphasizing feminism, sexism, and the conflict between traditional science and pseudoscience. Despite numerous challenges at work, the protagonist, Timothy, battled in his inquiry, which I believe is the essence of the novel. It's a fresh and engaging plot that doesn't rely on sexiness to be acceptable. Great review. Keep up the wonderful work. Adrian

[Adrian Bouknight]

Anyway! Great book for the Sci-Fi genre! Thanks for commenting, everyone!

[Qwerty Writes]

I'm all in for a conspiracy theory and its point of evidence. I'm more into the paranormal though but I think there's a compromise somewhere if you look hard enough. I'd love to read it but I just got off from reading another book and I don't enjoy books with erotica even if they have a good storyline. It was wonderful reading your analysis of it though!

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "We'll Never Know" by Matthew Tree.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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