Official Review: Wasting Time by Mike Murphey

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Re: Official Review: Wasting Time by Mike Murphey

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What a beautiful medley of genres. I love romance, but I'm no fan of science fiction. I bet fans of both genres would relish this one.
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Although this book isn’t one I plan to read in full, I can see how it will appeal to fans that enjoy t hings like time-travel in their adventures. Thanks for a great review!
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I am fond of the parallel universes trope, but I didn't find the sample engaging at all. I like that the author apparently did an excellent job of combining romance, science, and drama, but I'm just not feeling this one. I'll pass. Thanks for the thorough review!
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Post by Kaitlyn Canedy »

The sample had me confused at first, but after I read the second chapter, I was becoming engrossed in it. You are right; there aren't many books that can incorporate science fiction and romance cohesively. It seems that Wasting Time does this successfully. Thanks for the review! :)
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Time travel is a fascinating concept. The story seems interesting. Thanks for an insightful review.
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From a sampling, this seems like an interesting science fiction thriller set in the future where time travel is possible, but when a greedy investor sends Shelia to the 1960s, it is up to her friends to find out what happened to her and how to get her back. It might be worth a second look. Well done.
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Time travel books can be difficult to pull off. This one sounds interesting. I like the added romance. Hopefully they are able to rescue their friend.
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A book about travelling in time is one I'm sure going to enjoy. Romance fiction is also my favourite. I'm definitely given this a read soon.

Great review.
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A novelistic idea the author used to write this futuristic novel, and this idea intriguingly interweaves the human emotions with physics.
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Wow! Seldom do I stumble with spicy sci-fi. I can not think of any at this time. Nice review. Keep it up!
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I've always loved the concept of time travel and parallel universes. It's awesome that the women are extremely capable, intelligent people that contribute to the research. I like how there is a mix of science fiction, drama, and romance as multiple people with different interests could enjoy this book. Great and thorough review!
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'Official Review: Wasting Time' by Mike Murphey is enriching and informative! It demonstrates the reviewer's full knowledge and understanding of the science fiction story of the book! The point that even though this book includes time travel and its mechanics, it is easy to understand is worth mentioning in the review! Also, the point that the reader may need to read a sentence concerning time travel twice in order to relive the vivid visual images the author's words spark is remarkable in the review! Nice to learn that the story of the book is great and it was written with a movie in mind!
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Wow, the author is so creative. I like the women characters. How they were empowering. I commend that. Such a great book.
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Interesting review, as well as the plot and summary of The book. I think that time travelling is one of humanities' greatest desire. Maybe some student's Will make it. I 'd love to read it.
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Post by MeganDJ »

A mix of all of my favourite things! It really is commendable that the author was able to seamlessly blend romance, political intrigue and science into one. I look forward to gobbling this one up as you say. Thank you for the insightful and honest review! Happy reading :techie-studyinggray:
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