Overall rating and opinion of "Timewise" By Robert Leet

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HannahsReads wrote: 04 Nov 2020, 16:38 I don't read a lot of 'hard" science fiction (as opposed to space opera-style science fiction, which I do read!), so I found this book fascinating. I think the author did a great job explaining scientific concepts for a layperson reader. I gave this book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars.
I also tend to think that the broad elucidations during Ron and Regina's discussions were to aid a reader in understanding more about the physics theories and such. Additionally, the language employed was satisfactory for a layman.
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Melexa wrote: 03 Nov 2020, 14:55 I'll give it a 3 out of 4 stars rating. I wasn't particularly captivated or entertained by the book. In my opinion, this book lacks that thrill that drives me to flip onto the next page in anticipation.

I found quotes that I really like though. I'll recommend it to lovers of quantum physics. I do not recommend it to readers who like entertaining and easy-to-read books.
True, this is definitely not a bed time story for children. Also, animation lovers would not be an ideal audience for this publication.
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Olabode Joshua wrote: 03 Nov 2020, 05:49 I added it to my 3-star shelf. I would have given it a full rating but for Regina's lack of proper background (a major character should have depth). The equations and theories are not a big deal as I thrive on them most times. I'd wholeheartedly recommend it to my scholar friends. It'll give them something to chew hahaha...
Funny enough, I enjoyed the mysterious relationship between Regina and Ron. This was what I loved most. Ron seemed to be in love with Russo, but the author decided to keep them strictly professional, amidst the lengthy late night discussions.
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maiiii_maii wrote: 02 Nov 2020, 19:55 I gave it 3 out of 4 stars. I love how physics is incorporated into the story. However, I think the author should have laid down the scientific aspects of it in a less complex way. Also, Ron having one relationship after the other has also dampened the impact of the story for me. Other than that though, I love the story and I would recommend this to my fellow friends who
Your last point was incomplete, but I also disliked the jumpy nature of Ron from one girl to another. He never seemed to have control of his life; sexual life, school life, even his relationship with Regina was steered by the latter.
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hanam wrote: 01 Dec 2020, 00:06 I gave this book a 3 out of 4 rating. What I liked about the book was that the physics' theories were explained well and you will learn a lot of things about life. You will not get bored by the theories unlike other physics books.
This book is a strong teaching guide for physics scholars and teenagers. Regina mentored Russo from a young age until when she could no longer do so. This, along with some other teachings are relevant for teens, who maybe lost in the system, and have given up in life.
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Chiawa wrote: 01 Dec 2020, 14:05 I love science fiction but this one was way over my head. I would have given it a 4 out if 4 if the terminologies were explained, or a little less.
I enjoyed the inspirational quotes though. It's a 3 out of 4 rate for me. If you don't like SciFi, you might not enjoy this book.
Had Robert Leet explained the meanings of some terminologies at the beginning of this installment, this book would have been recommendable to a broader audience. Teens, sci-fi lovers, and physics scholars/professors would be an ideal read for this great work.
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Kedez wrote: 02 Dec 2020, 04:02 I give this book 3 out 4 rating. People that understand scientific technical terms and love to rack their brains with figures would love it. Even the name of the book raises curiosity, at least you want to know why such book with pages have to do with "time"

However, some terms should have been broken down to help non-scientific connect with the mind of the author. Communication is one vital key especially if you want the world to enjoy the book. But I must doff cap for the author..Is not easy to author a book everyone talks about.
I have to admit that I was compelled to read this book by its title. At first, I thought the book was about reversing and forwarding time, but as the tale progressed, I enjoyed the relationship building, character developments and ultimately the fact that Regina was successful in proving her theory, and creating the time machine.
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I enjoyed the author's writing style and how realistic the story felt, even though the frequent physics lectures went over my head. I gave this novel a 3 out of 4 stars rating due to the huge amount of information I had to digest at a time and the errors I found throughout the novel. I would not recommend this to readers who enjoy fast-paced action novels. On the other hand, readers who enjoy speculating on different physics topics will have a good time with this one.
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I'd give it a 3 out of 4. It was interesting and the plot was laid out quite well for my taste, but the ending just shattered my expectations.
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EssyW wrote: 10 Dec 2020, 04:47
valeriejane wrote: 05 Nov 2020, 19:22 I gave it 3 out of 4 stars because of the spelling errors that detract from the quality of the novel. This book is suited for a broader audience, I think it is fiction about science rather than science fiction. I liked how the book describes the challenges original thinkers may experience when they question conventional thinking. Although some of the concepts are complicated, don’t let the science dissuade you from reading this book. I suggest you go with the flow and allow the story to unfold.
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Some chapters resonated with me, especially those that Ron discussed about his failures and lack of interest in school and life. There were a few spelling errors, I concur. However, they did not detract my enjoyment of the book.
Misplaced commas rarely bother me. I have my own struggles with pesky commas. However spelling is a different matter. Especially because this is an intelligent book.
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I would give this a 2 star rating. I quite liked the book but I felt the author could have broken down some of the more technical or more scientific aspects for easy understanding by the audience. There were a lot of things I wish I could understand but I couldn't. It was overall a nice read.
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lavkathleen wrote: 02 Nov 2020, 00:07 I gave it a 2 out of 4 rating. I loved the scientific aspects of it, but I wish I understood it more. I think the author could widen his audience by explaining it better, maybe with less technical terms. I'd recommend this to my friends who are knowledgeable about physics. I think they'd appreciate the way the author puts the works of prominent physicists in a new light, and shows the possibilities of time travel.
Same here! I couldn't understand some parts of it and it was a bit frustrating to be honest. It was a nice read, just a bit too technical for my liking.
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I gave this book 4 out of 4 stars. I noticed a few borderline errors that did not take the context out of anything. I liked the fact that it had bits of educational and motivational content while sticking to the storyline. Educational in the sense of speculative science, quantum physics, and a peek at the business world. Motivational since our character never gave up and always had a point of focus that kept him going.
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The book is quite an informative read and what I enjoyed most is the conversations between Regina and Ron and their discussions on Physics. I'm certain other Physics enthusiasts will enjoy this book, and I'll gladly recommend it to them.
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The plot and themes explored in the book is quite spectacular. I love this about the book. One thing I dislike about this book is the jargon and physics. A reader without a prior knowledge of physics will find it difficult to understand the book. I rate it 3 out 4 stars.
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