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Title: Timeline- Unabridged by Stephen Lang, Michael Crichton, Michael Crichton ISBN: 0-375-40437-6 Publisher: Bantam Books-Audio Pub. Date: 16 November, 1999 Format: Audio Cassette Volumes: 9 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.58 (1657 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A familiar successful formula
Comment: Michael Crichton uses a similar formula to tell his tale in Timeline as he used in Jurassic Park. He fabricates a quasi-believeable scientific breakthrough to create an almost realistic adventure. In Jurassic Park, he uses the utterly brilliant concept of using DNA gleaned from insects trapped in prehistoric amber to replicate dinosaurs. The concept used in Timeline is slightly less remarkable. Quantum theory is used by a high tech corporation as the basis for time transportation. Characters in the book are sent back to the Dordogne river valley in France in the Middle Ages to rescue a colleague that has become trapped there. The story shifts back and forth from the boardroom of the huge corporation to the midst of The Hundred Years War in 1347.
I found that I was more involved with the action taking place in the feudal Middle Ages, which was far less predictable than the present day. Although Crichton did an adequate job in describing the Middle Age setting, I definitely craved more of that. All in all, I kept on turning those pages but there were times that I longed to be lost in the past, as the characters were, rather than muddling through the present.
Rating: 5
Summary: Quantum Medievalism
Comment: Firstly, let me take a moment to congratulate Mr. Crichton for writing once again another masterpiece, a piece of work that easily rivals the very genius that is Jurassic Park. Timeline is an epic journey from the twenty-first century to the fourteenth century and back again with twisting plot lines converging into a magnificent ending that leaves the reader wanting to read the book all over again. I was thoroughly fascinated with the entire book, as there is not a single dull or boring part in the story.
Robert Doniger is president of a quantum technology company named ITC (International Technology Corporation). His company has developed the technology to travel to different universes at any timeline in order to rebuild historical buildings and sites. This technology is a secret however, so when a Professor in charge of a French restoration site funded by ITC learns of this technology, he blackmails the company into letting him travel to the very site he is restoring in 1357 AD France. Something goes terribly wrong though and the Professor never comes back, so ITC gathers a group of the professor's associates to go rescue him. At this point, the characters learn what quantum technology and multiverses are and how it is possible to travel between universes.
The archaeologists are thrust into a world of violence and fear as France is in the middle of the Hundred Years War with England. More specifically, in the areas of Castlegard and La Roque, along the Dordogne River as Sir Oliver de Vannes' rule was being assailed by "the Archpreist" Arnaut de Cervole. The characters are faced with their own problems though as they are chased by rabid knights, sentenced to death by villainous barbarians, and forced to use all their wits to survive an incredible adventure that will have you on your knees in suspense.
Using stunning imagery and realism, Crichton successfully recreates a perception of what the world must've been like in fourteenth century France. From chivalry to clothing to the warfare, nothing is left out to ensure a realistic reading experience. The book is so immersing, I actually thought I was in the fourteenth century, but just for a moment. I read the book in two days, because it was too far too interesting to take a break from. The action and suspense never lets up once the adventure begins and waxes into a heart-stopping climax full of surprise twists and turns.
Although the idea of traveling between universes seems far-fetched, Crichton does a decent job explaining how it is possible so it works for the story. The scientific language he uses may be a tad advanced for someone who has not studied physics, but that does not ruin the story for the reader if he or she does not understand it. I found this layer of the story to be quite interesting as well and Crichton did a magnificent job blending it with the medieval aspect of the story.
Anyone who is interested in physics or medieval history should find this book most compelling and insightful. For the most part, the book was very realistic except for the universe traveling, which Crichton explains at the end is fantasy, and was derived from speculation. He made a special point at the end to explain that he tried to make his medieval world as accurate as possible, so this book may prove as a learning experience for some who are interested in those times. I recommend this book as well to anyone who wants a fantastic adventure story that might take some thinking about to enjoy.
Rating: 5
Summary: TiMeLiNe
Comment: I saw the movie Timeline. I loved it. So in the middle of the school year I decided I would get it on book. I read it in two months. I loved the book more than the movie. The only problem I had with it is it took too long to get going.
I am a huge medieval fan, and all the books I've read this takes the cake. It was great. I actually got grounded because I was reading it to much. I'm a fairly new Crichton fan, but Sphere and The Andromeda Strain are next on my list.
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Title: Airframe by Michael Crichton ISBN: 0345402871 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 28 September, 1997 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Sphere by MICHAEL CRICHTON ISBN: 0345353145 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 12 July, 1988 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton ISBN: 0060541814 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 28 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Eaters of the Dead by MICHAEL CRICHTON ISBN: 0345354613 Publisher: Ballantine Books Pub. Date: 12 September, 1988 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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