Timepiece

Timepiece #1

by Brian N. Ball

In one of the most unusual Time stories to be written in recent years, Brian Ball takes the reader on a journey through the universe and produces some of the most fascinating concepts to deal with the relativity of time, and space, look-ing for the focal point of time itself.

He blends science and fiction in an explosively imaginative form that whirls the reader into a vortex of excitement.

But perhaps the most disconcerting aspect of this novel is that the theories expounded by the author have been checked by a noted scientist and have been declared feasible.

Genres: Science Fiction

153 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1968

About the author

Also writes as Brian Ball.

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was part of my dad's collection. It looked like it would be an interesting read. The story was not quite what I expected based on the description on the back, so there was a bit of a disconnect there. The characterization, especially of the lone female character, was horrible. I don't even remember the female character's name because even after learning it, the narrator mostly still referred to her as "the girl." Between the disconnect of the storyline and the crap characterization, I decided it wasn't interesting enough to keep.

[Deedee · Rating 1 out of 5]

The first half was OK if you discount the typical sexism of science fiction of the time. The second half was a combination of a interstellar scientific expedition acting like a disorganized field trip outing to a museum and gobblygook science. I tried to finish but just couldn't justify the time.

[Alien · Rating 1 out of 5]

I could not finish this one. It was just too disjointed and annoying

[Harry · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ball presents some interesting concepts, but on the whole, the book did not hang together. The first part of the story talked about recreational time travel. Ball could have ran with that and have a fascinating adventure story. But no, we are subject to deep space and time travel. Most of the book is written in made up techno babble. And the one female character is constantly referred to as "the girl." She has a name: Suzanne Rosetti.
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[Karen · Rating 1 out of 5]

LOVED the front cover but sadly the story didn't live up to it. No idea what was happening and the only woman was constantly referred to as 'the girl'. Nope.

[Marko]

I have the german edition: Zeitbrennpukt