Time Will Tell

Unbelievable... and not in a good way

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Someone who has no interest in character development, a semi-believeable plot, or anything beyond a superficial story may enjoy it. The premise is interesting, but the execution is awful.

What was most disappointing about Eddie Upnick’s story?

The utter destruction of my suspension of disbelief was the most disappointing part of the story. I love science fiction, but it has to have at least an ounce of plausibility or else the reader (listener) is unable to remain immersed in the story. In addition to that, the characters were one-dimensional, boring, and not memorable. Major historical figures (FDR, Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, even Adolf Hitler) were all caricatures that seemed to be created from superficial research of their personalities and histories.

What about David Doersch’s performance did you like?

His accents were pretty well done and his pace was good. I especially liked the voice he used for Einstein.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Time Will Tell?

The main scene that pushed me over the edge from at least still being amused by the train-wreck of a story to actually feeling like I wasted my time listening to the book is when Svetlana, the mother of the boy with cancer, "repays" the main character for helping her son. It was over the top and borderline offensive. I only continued pushing through because I paid for the book, but I wish I had just stopped then.

Any additional comments?

I wish I had something better to say about this book because I was excited by the introductory synopsis. The premise seemed interesting and had so much potential. There are some interesting ideas in the book, but there aren't many and they are lost in the sprint from one ridiculous scene to the next.

I take some blame for not noticing the last line of the synopsis when I chose to give this book a try, "After the war, the lives of everyone on Earth are threatened by powerful aliens with their own designs for our planet." I either didn't read it initially or forgot about it because when the aliens showed up, I literally yelled, "What?" It was an unpleasant surprise and just made the story even more ridiculous.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great action packed sci-fi thriller!

What made the experience of listening to Time Will Tell the most enjoyable?

The story and the narration.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Time Will Tell?

When Jeff had lunch with Hitler.

What about David Doersch’s performance did you like?

Excellent.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both. It was a fast paced action packed thriller with many stories within the story.

Any additional comments?

Looking forward to the next two books in the series, Future Tense and 2052.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Time-Travel Thriller

Would you listen to Time Will Tell again? Why?

Yes. Upnick can really tell a story: He fits a lot of action into every chapter and introduces a large number of characters that I was immediately drawn to.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Time Will Tell?

The highly original plot. Basically, the protagonist spends his life chasing down time-traveling Nazis in an attempt to stop an alternate history in which Germany wins World War II. Unique concept.

What about David Doersch’s performance did you like?

He has a great character voice and seems to truly enjoy telling the story.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. It was a good, fast-paced read.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful