The note that this is a standalone novel makes me wonder if
that is in response to the backlash of the
multiverse series that Weber stopped several years ago without bringing it to any conclusion. I know I was highly annoyed that I read three
books that just stopped with no wrap up.
I read on several forums others who were also frustrated. This book makes it clear that it is a stand
alone regardless of the fact the way it ends sets up a logical sequel at least
it was wrapped up. Enough ranting, this
book deals with a multiverse and time travel.
The last couple of books I read by Weber were wordy and not a lot of
action so I will attribute the success of this book to Holo. There is plenty of action and excitement with
a solid but knotty plot.
I enjoyed the paradoxes and the settling of same with regards
to time travel. I also appreciated the
sentiment regarding the dangers of unbridled bureaucracy. The characters were often amusing and I liked the way AI was portrayed. In particular the hurt feelings on the part of the time machine.
This was an entertaining book and I recommend it.
This book may have been received free of charge from a publisher or a publicist. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.
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