Title: Paradox BoundAuthor: Peter Clines
Genre: Science Fiction
Synopsis: Eli Teague meets seemingly steampunk dressed Harry Prichard three times in his life before he learns about her search. A series of events leads Eli to join Harry on an adventure traveling across the United States and through history, in her Ford Model A, to save the American Dream.
My Thoughts
When I first read the description of this novel, I thought that it would be more historical fiction. It turns out, Paradox Bound is mostly Syfy with a touch of historical fiction. At the beginning, the reader needs time to really understand what is going on. I think this is intentional because the main character, Eli, is trying to figure out what has happened and it gives the reader an understanding of what he is going through.
As more information is provided to the reader, the story becomes easier to follow. Traveling through time to save history is not a new idea, but Clines brings in an interesting element, the American Dream as a physical object that needs saving. This novel has enough predictability in the events to support the number of bizarre happenings and make it believable. It also has many moments of intense suspense and uncertainty to keep the reader totally engaged and on the edge of their seats.
I also really enjoyed the fact that while the protagonists were a man and a woman, there were no romantic entanglements between them. They are just honest-to-goodness partners working together to solve a mystery.
I'm really glad that I chose to take a chance on this novel, it is very enjoyable.
If you like science fiction, time travel, historical references, government conspiracies, and old-fashioned automobiles, this book is for you.
Comment below if you have read this book or have suggestions for others like it!
To buy this book from amazon now, click on the image at the top of the post.
To see more from the author, visit the website linked above.
I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.
When I first read the description of this novel, I thought that it would be more historical fiction. It turns out, Paradox Bound is mostly Syfy with a touch of historical fiction. At the beginning, the reader needs time to really understand what is going on. I think this is intentional because the main character, Eli, is trying to figure out what has happened and it gives the reader an understanding of what he is going through.
As more information is provided to the reader, the story becomes easier to follow. Traveling through time to save history is not a new idea, but Clines brings in an interesting element, the American Dream as a physical object that needs saving. This novel has enough predictability in the events to support the number of bizarre happenings and make it believable. It also has many moments of intense suspense and uncertainty to keep the reader totally engaged and on the edge of their seats.
I also really enjoyed the fact that while the protagonists were a man and a woman, there were no romantic entanglements between them. They are just honest-to-goodness partners working together to solve a mystery.
I'm really glad that I chose to take a chance on this novel, it is very enjoyable.
If you like science fiction, time travel, historical references, government conspiracies, and old-fashioned automobiles, this book is for you.
Comment below if you have read this book or have suggestions for others like it!
To buy this book from amazon now, click on the image at the top of the post.
To see more from the author, visit the website linked above.
I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.
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