Review of 30th Century: Escape (General Audience Edition)

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[Following is a volunteer review of "30th Century: Escape (General Audience Edition)" by Mark Kingston Levin PhD.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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A thrilling time-travel adventure awaits readers in the science fiction adventure 30th Century: Escape (General Audience Edition). The main character of this book, Captain Jennifer Hero, is from the 30th century, which is completely beyond our comprehension. The author piques your interest in the wonders that await humanity by presenting a vivid picture of a future teeming with technological marvels. The future portrayed by the author is very different from our own, with cutting-edge technology and unimaginably complex social structures.

The central struggle concerns the Naturals, a human group that, in the thirty-first century, was on the verge of extinction at the hands of another group known as the Syndos. Excitement grows as Captain Hero sets out on a risky quest to change history and try to save the naturals in their timeline by traveling back in time to the 27th century. A fascinating twist to the story is added when Captain Hero, separated from the teams she assembled, ends up in the twenty-first century. 

I adored how, in spite of all her power and prowess, the protagonist of this novel showed herself to be just like any other person in need of friendship, love, and affection. Through the eyes of the main character, Jennifer, the author effectively conveyed how 21st-century cultural and social norms differ from those of the 30th century. I also found it really admirable how the author of this book provoked ideas about what the future might hold given the current rate of technological advancement and dependence. This book has been painstakingly edited to improve its quality; I could not find a single mistake.

There are two aspects of this book that I did not enjoy. First and foremost, I did not like how sexual scenes were suddenly inserted into the plot of this book. In my opinion, these scenes were excessively sensual, leading me to question whether I was still reading the intended time-travel novel. I would have also liked more background information on Captain Jennifer Hero's timeline, which takes place in the 30th century, so that readers could better understand what sets the Syndos apart from the Naturals. Due to the aforementioned flaws, I give this book four out of five stars.

This book remains an exhilarating time-travel experience for readers. Readers who enjoy a good time travel adventure will be captivated by this sci-fi adventure because of its strong female lead, captivating central mystery, and glimpses into an intriguing future. If you want an exciting read that will leave you thinking about the possibilities of the future, buckle up and join Captain Hero on her mission across centuries. I only suggest it to a mature audience due to the sexual content.

 

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