Quote (MynameFailed @ May 1 2013 03:06pm)
idk if i have the time for a series, and from the reviews + description, i dont think i'll enjoy it very much at all. not to judge a book on its cover, but damn, this one is terrible.
Quote (furbyjs @ May 1 2013 04:01pm)
Try Slaughterhouse 5!
Not contemporary, and not strictly sci-fi either, but it's a great read and has time travel and other dimensions.
i've been meaning to read this, and i've read some of vonnegut's other books and like his style; it was on the list beforehand.
Quote (carteblanche @ May 3 2013 09:36pm)
steven king's 1963
guy goes back in time to prevent the kennedy assassination
although im not interested in the era or topic, i will check it out and see!
thanks guys! btw, i read most of Forever by Pete Hamill and thought it was pretty bad, idk if anyone's tried it.
the premise is that some guy is immortal but can only live in NYC and until he avenges a death; had a great opportunity to explore the history of the city, develop an intriguing character psychologically and emotionally, plus have that extra oomph of tying in the character into the very fabric of history (something like forrest gump). instead what i got was a lot of cussing, cliches, and little to no historical reverence.
if you managed to read all that, take the opposite of what i said and if you happen to know a book similar to it, give now
thanks.
edit:
is it me, or do all time traveling books kinda suck? i havent read very many at all, but reviews from ones that sound good, are usually bad...its always "good premise, bad execution."
This post was edited by winterschapel on May 6 2013 05:20pm