Ending?

[lavkathleen]

The author was able to stay true to the infinite possibilities until the end which I totally agree with. I like that in all of the explored worldlines a different outcome was given. And Gary from the black line was even given a chance to redeem himself. I don't know how the author can make another one as good as this. I am waiting for the next book.

You don't have to wait! The second book, The Futility of Vengeance, is already out! The title is intriguing, especially for us who've already read the first book. Looks like someone is planning a revenge... but will fail. Who? Who knows. I really hope the excitement we feel about the different worldlines wouldn't end here.

[lavkathleen]

I love the ending. I think the author shows us different outcomes through all the book, and I'm glad he kept that till the end. After all, in every wordline, there were different outcomes. I'm very excited about the next book, hope it will be as good as this one!

It's already out! I'm scared that our interest and excitement about the differences of the worldlines would tap out by the second installment. So I also hope it would be as good as this one, if not better!

[lavkathleen]

I would say the ending was best suited for the idea. Its upto you that which fate of Gary from which universe would you like to remember, I only remember the ending where Gary was released of all charges.

To some extent... you can do that, I guess. That's a funny way of seeing it, though! ...I think. It's not like the sequel is just going to follow whichever worldline you choose. At some point, you're going to have to accept and watch The Blue Line. I said it's funny, but I think it's also neat to have a choice, though.

[Fabulous mind]

I love the ending. The author laid a possiblity of the book having another part when Gary in the blue line swore to get his revenge. This places the reader on suspense, such as, how will Gary achieve this? Also, the idea that Gary in one timeline was punished for his crime and the other Gary in the other paid for the crime didn't contradict the theory of many world the book was trying to explain.

[Fahad Afroz]

I would say the ending was best suited for the idea. Its upto you that which fate of Gary from which universe would you like to remember, I only remember the ending where Gary was released of all charges.

To some extent... you can do that, I guess. That's a funny way of seeing it, though! ...I think. It's not like the sequel is just going to follow whichever worldline you choose. At some point, you're going to have to accept and watch The Blue Line. I said it's funny, but I think it's also neat to have a choice, though.

The sequel might be about the "freed from all charges Garry" crossing into another worldline to prove that "the convicted Garry" is innocent. What do you think?

[Ailakhu Yusau Aizhebiomon]

I think the author just allow readers to understand that you can have different fates in different worldline. While Gary was happy in a wordline, he suffered an ugly fate in another worldline. The author primarily tries to imprint the concept of the multiverse which is a great idea for me.

[Njokime]

I was not satisfied by the ending. I expected a happy ending in both worldlines, but in one Gary gets to be happy and in the other he pays for the crime.

[Parahiyo]

I loved the ending. The author gave different worlds different endings. It gave me closure and a peace of mind.

[Precious DA]

The ending flowed quite well with the premise of the book and we know that that's what produces anything logical. The writer stayed through to his theory of different possibilities in different worldlines.

[NISSE]

I just finished the book, and I was a bit baffled by how it ended. It was a bit strange because I really expected this to be a singular entry in a "Twilight Zone" kind of way, each of the books having separate stories. Either way, what did you think of the ending? I thought it was alright, but I hope that the series doesn't draw out for too long. All good ideas should be used in moderation.

For me the ending was satisfying even though it was not the way I was expecting it to be. Having said that, it is understandable as there different outcomes of different worldlines.

[Jackie Holycross]

I loved the ending, it was both satisfying and displeasing. One Gary got to have a happy ending with his woman and even a surprise on the way. However, the other Gary paid for a crime and one got away with his actions. I believe this truly showed the concept of the multiple universes and timelines. Same person, different outcomes, just like the Proffesor explained.

I agree. I was waiting through most of the book to see if the one Gary could redeem the other Gary and get him declared not guilty. But, of course, with the multi-verse theory, both outcomes would have to happen. Maybe the lucid dreaming they did helped create more timelines with a verdict of innocence than guilt.

[Shannon Ruane]

Worldlines was my first review for this website. I agree with yomide regarding the ending being unsatisfactory while addressing the plot. It seemed rushed and the ending seemed too short compared with the rest of the book. The solution to their problem seemed to fall into their laps to push the situation forward instead of them slowly finding the solution. I disliked starting new plotlines at the end to create interest in reading a sequel. (It worked because I want to read the sequel).

The solutions didnt exactly fall into their laps (maybe it did). The point is if the author tried your suggestion of slowly finding the solution, the book would get boring and, parsonnally, difficult to complet. And besides, the sequel is probably the end game of the unsatisfactory part of the ending.

Although I enjoyed the sequel The Futility of Vengence in general, that book would leave a reader hoping for some additional content regarding the unfinished plots disappointed. I do not want to give additional spoilers but if you choose to read the sequel you will understand my point. I hope Adam Guest writes a third story and addresses those unfinished plot points.

[_Maduike]

I think the ending is perfect. It is well suited for the plot and themes of the book. I love the fact that the ending is happy, sad and a cliff-hanger, all at once; a satisfying end to a story with a plethora of worldlines.

[angelap5467]

I think the ending is perfect. It is well suited for the plot and themes of the book. I love the fact that the ending is happy, sad and a cliff-hanger, all at once; a satisfying end to a story with a plethora of worldlines.

Yeah, I share the same thinking. I actually thought the ending was very suitable for the story and it was the biggest surprise in the whole book.

[Shannon Ruane]

I loved the ending, it was both satisfying and displeasing. One Gary got to have a happy ending with his woman and even a surprise on the way. However, the other Gary paid for a crime and one got away with his actions. I believe this truly showed the concept of the multiple universes and timelines. Same person, different outcomes, just like the Proffesor explained.

Hi! I agree with your point of view regarding the unfairness of the lives of each Gary. However, if there is a worldline where Gary is convicted, a Gary and Michelle with a "surprise" coming soon then there is also a worldline where Gary is not convicted. A Gary and Michelle breaking up or a fight with the family instead of a concerned but ultimately supportive family could happen too. The books can not cover an infinite number of worldlines (obviously).