The Accidental Time Machine
by Joe Haldeman
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Book Reviews of The Accidental Time Machine
Book Review: This could have been a great novel...
Summary: 3 Stars
...but it just lost its steam as it went along.
I love time travel stories and I love stories involving characters that discover new technology and this novel had all the earmarks of being both of those rolled into an entertaining read. But as the rather non-emotional main character hurtles through time my connection to him begins to lose its tether. I found the situations he finds himself increasingly uninspired and unrealistic. And then there is the ending which feels so rushed that I figured Mr. Haldeman either ran out of time himself or simply paper. For a novel that had such great promise and had me rushing to turn the page the end left me totally disappointed and unsatisfied.
Book Review: Nobody will deliberately invent a time machine, but what if it happened by accident?
Summary: 3 Stars
I've always like Time Travel books, but the exponential nature of this book really appeal to my math mind as well. It was really interesting how he worked in the leaps, bigger leaps, and even bigger leaps in time.
The book seemed to have bogged down a bit during the "un-Enlightenment" period the time traveler finds himself in, but eventually it picks up again. Some humor, some romance, but overall simply a genuinely interesting book - enough that I decided I'd like to read some more from Joe Haldeman (starting with The Forever War).
Book Review: Good Read
Summary: 4 Stars
This book reminds me a lot of the Time Machine by HG Wells.. the time machine itself isn't overly focused on, there is a simplistic feel to future generations and at the end I am left wanting more, which like the Time Machine isn't a bad thing.
I think the only thing that disappointed me was that it lacked enough action... I know, I know not ever book needs tons of action, but for me this book felt like it was needed in several places, yet they just seemed to be missing.
If there is ever a sequel I wouldnt think twice and would INSTANTLY buy it.
Book Review: Not what I thought
Summary: 2 Stars
From reading all the other reviews, this book seemed interesting. Well, it was mighty boring until I'd say around 50 or so pages in when things started to pick up. But that only lasted for a while, the last few chapters were *yawn* also. You know that feeling when you are reading a really good book and you can't seem to put it down; you're rushing to see what happens next. Well, this book is quite the opposite, other than the middle few chapters when Matt first jumps ahead, the best part of the book had to be where it said "the end".Book Review: Perfect for a quick read!
Summary: 4 Stars
I read the book in one sitting, took about two hours. I found smooth prose, likable characters, fun science, interesting notions about the future, and a story not written in first person! Plus, the synopsis on the back cover barely reveals the plot, which is so rare nowadays. In a broad way, I found the story very similar to Being John Malkovich, in that it unexpectedly continued in a fun, logical manner.
The highest praise I can offer is that this book made me look forward to exploring Haldeman's other books.