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Time After Time
The time is 1979, and Jack the Ripper is loose in San Francisco. Having found H.G. Wells’s yet-to-be-celebrated time machine, he has escaped from Victorian London and landed in modern-day America. Wells, mortified at having unwittingly unleashed the mad killer, follows him—via the time machine—to San Francisco with the intent of apprehending the culprit and turning him over to Scotland Yard circa 1893.
Much to Wells’s dismay, the infamous and sought-after Jack turns out to be his old classmate and drinking companion, Dr. Leslie John Stephenson. The sexual freedom of 1979 astounds Stephenson, and in his twisted mind he envisions every female as a potential victim—these “liberated” women are willing to do gratis what only prostitutes did for pay in the nineteenth century.
Setting out to seduce and slaughter the female population of San Francisco, Jack the Ripper finds adapting to modern American society easy—the casual violence he sees makes him feel right at home. Poor Wells, on the other hand, finds himself enmeshed in a world that moves too fast (“How does one cross the street?”), in love with a very twentieth-century Amy Robinson who finds his story just a bit out of the ordinary (“Now let’s see if I have this right. You’re one hundred and thirteen years old, and you got here in a time machine?”), and a prime suspect in the eyes of the San Francisco police (“All we want is the truth”). Past shock and future shock collide as events become increasingly sinister and the search to find Jack the Ripper escalates. The situation is even more desperate when Wells discovers through his time travels that Amy Robinson is to be the next victim.
Set in a world of time with no boundaries, love, terror, and violence combine with high good humor to make this a uniquely intriguing novel. In the grand tradition of The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, Time After Time is irresistible.
Much to Wells’s dismay, the infamous and sought-after Jack turns out to be his old classmate and drinking companion, Dr. Leslie John Stephenson. The sexual freedom of 1979 astounds Stephenson, and in his twisted mind he envisions every female as a potential victim—these “liberated” women are willing to do gratis what only prostitutes did for pay in the nineteenth century.
Setting out to seduce and slaughter the female population of San Francisco, Jack the Ripper finds adapting to modern American society easy—the casual violence he sees makes him feel right at home. Poor Wells, on the other hand, finds himself enmeshed in a world that moves too fast (“How does one cross the street?”), in love with a very twentieth-century Amy Robinson who finds his story just a bit out of the ordinary (“Now let’s see if I have this right. You’re one hundred and thirteen years old, and you got here in a time machine?”), and a prime suspect in the eyes of the San Francisco police (“All we want is the truth”). Past shock and future shock collide as events become increasingly sinister and the search to find Jack the Ripper escalates. The situation is even more desperate when Wells discovers through his time travels that Amy Robinson is to be the next victim.
Set in a world of time with no boundaries, love, terror, and violence combine with high good humor to make this a uniquely intriguing novel. In the grand tradition of The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, Time After Time is irresistible.
341 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 1979
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Re-Read..and re-loved it! I got my own copy to keep this time :)
I picked this up at the library and thought it looked interesting as it had all the kinds of reads I like in one book.
A combination of romance, time-travel, suspense, sci-fi, and a touch of "horror" which is not my thing, but heck 4 out of 5 cant be bad, I'm game.
1893 is the year,and H.G. Wells science enthusiast and a writer, invents a time-machine while researching his first novel.
He gathers his old friends & classmates over to his house to let them in on his newest invention.
Of course they think he is "daft in the head".
Dr. Leslie Stephenson who is an old drinking buddy of HG, is also by chance "jack the ripper" and is being pursued by Scotland Yard.
When they show up at HG's house after a tip, Stephenson breaks into the lab downstairs and flees in the time-machine to the future of 1979 San Francisco.
Upon his discovery of who the good doctor is, HG is too late in stopping the time-machine from taking its first passenger.
HG then decides he must enter the machine himself and bring back DR/Jack to serve justice.
Now you as the reader goes with HG to the present.. its a riot to see threw HG's eyes what I suppose it would be like if we traveled into the future.
There were some pretty "laugh-out"loud situations HG got himself into,( like entering a MacDonalds and his first taste)
But most of all it was interesting to see how he coped in this new century, with a great sense of humor ( you cant help but love this guy.)
Now Dr/Jack is much more comfortable in this "sexually free" future, and embarks on a new series of grisly sexual killing sprees.
HG himself embarks upon a quest to bring him back and also finds himself falling in love with a 20th century woman!
Enter..Amy.
Amy finds HG a little hard to believe (as well as his story)
But as past and present collide and HG's quest now becomes more personal when he then discovers Amy is to be the rippers next victim!
Time is running out..how can he stop a killer and save the woman he loves?
Wow!! this book had it all.
In a world of time without any boundaries, love, terror, suspense, and a touch of sci-fi, made it truly a uniquely gripping novel!
I give it 5 stars for the characters, the story, and for keeping me in to the end..not many books do that for me.
Re-Read..and re-loved it! I got my own copy to keep this time :)
I picked this up at the library and thought it looked interesting as it had all the kinds of reads I like in one book.
A combination of romance, time-travel, suspense, sci-fi, and a touch of "horror" which is not my thing, but heck 4 out of 5 cant be bad, I'm game.
1893 is the year,and H.G. Wells science enthusiast and a writer, invents a time-machine while researching his first novel.
He gathers his old friends & classmates over to his house to let them in on his newest invention.
Of course they think he is "daft in the head".
Dr. Leslie Stephenson who is an old drinking buddy of HG, is also by chance "jack the ripper" and is being pursued by Scotland Yard.
When they show up at HG's house after a tip, Stephenson breaks into the lab downstairs and flees in the time-machine to the future of 1979 San Francisco.
Upon his discovery of who the good doctor is, HG is too late in stopping the time-machine from taking its first passenger.
HG then decides he must enter the machine himself and bring back DR/Jack to serve justice.
Now you as the reader goes with HG to the present.. its a riot to see threw HG's eyes what I suppose it would be like if we traveled into the future.
There were some pretty "laugh-out"loud situations HG got himself into,( like entering a MacDonalds and his first taste)
But most of all it was interesting to see how he coped in this new century, with a great sense of humor ( you cant help but love this guy.)
Now Dr/Jack is much more comfortable in this "sexually free" future, and embarks on a new series of grisly sexual killing sprees.
HG himself embarks upon a quest to bring him back and also finds himself falling in love with a 20th century woman!
Enter..Amy.
Amy finds HG a little hard to believe (as well as his story)
But as past and present collide and HG's quest now becomes more personal when he then discovers Amy is to be the rippers next victim!
Time is running out..how can he stop a killer and save the woman he loves?
Wow!! this book had it all.
In a world of time without any boundaries, love, terror, suspense, and a touch of sci-fi, made it truly a uniquely gripping novel!
I give it 5 stars for the characters, the story, and for keeping me in to the end..not many books do that for me.
December 28, 2011
TIME AFTER TIME, Or, a case of Serendipity
As one deeply southern friend of mine might say, I am a "threat and a hazard" to hit a tag, garage, yard, or estate sale. Being a book lover which means I possess not one degree of shame, if I don't see a book at one of the aforementioned types of sales, I'll ask the seller might he or she have any books I might look at they might be willing to part with.
Sometimes, I'm met with a scowl and curt no. On other occasions, I get the curiously raised eye brow and the "Dang, why didn't I think to put out that box of grandpa's books" look, and a, "Just a minute, I'll be right back." Better, when things are slow at the sale, and my polite question and smile works, I get an invitation to view a library. And have I seen some libraries. And bought some books. Cheap. Really, really cheap.
Among my purchases have been treasures and trash when it comes to the eye of a bibliophile. Entre' to a personal library is an incident of what I call the reader's serendipity.
My copy of Time After Time was purchased in just such a way. It is not a treasure from a collector's viewpoint. About the only thing I can say is it isn't a public library discard. Other than that, it is cocked, slanted, sunned, unsigned by the author, bumped, jacketless, dog-eared, remaindered and written in. In other words, it isn't worth a plugged nickel, i.e.,(chiefly US, idiomatic) having no or almost no value; worthless.
However, from simply a reader's viewpoint, it is a jewel. Alexander's novel is wry, dry, witty, and fun. At times that's all a reader needs or wants. Nope, didn't win one award I'm aware of, or to avoid the dangling preposition, of which I am aware.
As a goodreads friend just completed H.G. Wells The Time Machine, while reading his very good review, I recalled Karl Alexander and his spin on the future as Wells envisioned it.
I was chatting with a fellow goodreads friend the other day about shelving books. I've read many more than I have shelved and far more than I will ever review. Although I may well remember I've read a book, if I can't sit down and write a review, I simply don't shelve it.
Then there's a reminder from out of the blue which shouts, "WHY HAVEN'T YOU SHELVED THIS, IDJIT?
The review comes from my comment to a goodreads friend, whom I thank for jogging my memory of a very fun read--
For a relatively contemporary twist on Wells' original novel, consider Time After Time. Written by Karl Alexander in 1979, the book's premise is that Wells successfully built a time machine which The Ripper used to escape apprehension. Wells follows the Whitechapel killer to modern San Francisco to prevent further killings. Wells' actual view of the future is a great disappointment to him. Humanity had not changed at all. Perhaps it was more violent than he had envisioned possible.
Alexander's novel was the basis for Nicholas Meyer's directorial debut of the movie based on the novel. Janet Maslin of the NYTimes wrote, A movie that's as sweet as it is clever, and never so clever that it forgets to be entertaining. http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/revie...
What's interesting about this book is that Nicholas Meyers, author of The Seven-percent Solution: Being a Reprint from the Reminiscences of John H. Watson, MD, optioned Alexander's book for film after reading only the first few pages. Meyers knew a good thing when he saw it. He was right. Alexander's book was published in April, 1979. Meyers' film was released Fall of 1979.
Alexander's novel is a gem and so is the film, starring Malcolm Macdowell as Wells, Mary Steenburgen as Wells' modern day love interest, and David Warner as the Ripper. I recommend both.
The read dates are set arbitrarily to the date central to Meyer's film.
As one deeply southern friend of mine might say, I am a "threat and a hazard" to hit a tag, garage, yard, or estate sale. Being a book lover which means I possess not one degree of shame, if I don't see a book at one of the aforementioned types of sales, I'll ask the seller might he or she have any books I might look at they might be willing to part with.
Sometimes, I'm met with a scowl and curt no. On other occasions, I get the curiously raised eye brow and the "Dang, why didn't I think to put out that box of grandpa's books" look, and a, "Just a minute, I'll be right back." Better, when things are slow at the sale, and my polite question and smile works, I get an invitation to view a library. And have I seen some libraries. And bought some books. Cheap. Really, really cheap.
Among my purchases have been treasures and trash when it comes to the eye of a bibliophile. Entre' to a personal library is an incident of what I call the reader's serendipity.
My copy of Time After Time was purchased in just such a way. It is not a treasure from a collector's viewpoint. About the only thing I can say is it isn't a public library discard. Other than that, it is cocked, slanted, sunned, unsigned by the author, bumped, jacketless, dog-eared, remaindered and written in. In other words, it isn't worth a plugged nickel, i.e.,(chiefly US, idiomatic) having no or almost no value; worthless.
However, from simply a reader's viewpoint, it is a jewel. Alexander's novel is wry, dry, witty, and fun. At times that's all a reader needs or wants. Nope, didn't win one award I'm aware of, or to avoid the dangling preposition, of which I am aware.
As a goodreads friend just completed H.G. Wells The Time Machine, while reading his very good review, I recalled Karl Alexander and his spin on the future as Wells envisioned it.
I was chatting with a fellow goodreads friend the other day about shelving books. I've read many more than I have shelved and far more than I will ever review. Although I may well remember I've read a book, if I can't sit down and write a review, I simply don't shelve it.
Then there's a reminder from out of the blue which shouts, "WHY HAVEN'T YOU SHELVED THIS, IDJIT?
The review comes from my comment to a goodreads friend, whom I thank for jogging my memory of a very fun read--
For a relatively contemporary twist on Wells' original novel, consider Time After Time. Written by Karl Alexander in 1979, the book's premise is that Wells successfully built a time machine which The Ripper used to escape apprehension. Wells follows the Whitechapel killer to modern San Francisco to prevent further killings. Wells' actual view of the future is a great disappointment to him. Humanity had not changed at all. Perhaps it was more violent than he had envisioned possible.
Alexander's novel was the basis for Nicholas Meyer's directorial debut of the movie based on the novel. Janet Maslin of the NYTimes wrote, A movie that's as sweet as it is clever, and never so clever that it forgets to be entertaining. http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/revie...
What's interesting about this book is that Nicholas Meyers, author of The Seven-percent Solution: Being a Reprint from the Reminiscences of John H. Watson, MD, optioned Alexander's book for film after reading only the first few pages. Meyers knew a good thing when he saw it. He was right. Alexander's book was published in April, 1979. Meyers' film was released Fall of 1979.
Alexander's novel is a gem and so is the film, starring Malcolm Macdowell as Wells, Mary Steenburgen as Wells' modern day love interest, and David Warner as the Ripper. I recommend both.
The read dates are set arbitrarily to the date central to Meyer's film.
July 29, 2017
A very fun read. I was fascinated reading about a man from 1893 manage 1979 from the viewpoint of 2017! It was actually very nostalgic. I find the idea that H. G. Wells, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Jack the Ripper were contemporaries of each other such a curiosity! I enjoy stories which speculate that they encountered one another.
August 22, 2016
Book club notes
Initial circle reviews:
D: K summed it up best when he said it was "So easy to put down." The book was frustrating because it had some good ideas, but every time it had the chance to get better, it chose to get worse. There were many, many bad decisions by the writer.
S: It started bad and just kept getting worse and worse.
E: Was interested in how it would end, but many sections reminded her of "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure." She would give it two stars.
JW: It had the potential to be entertaining, but the author kept making really bad decisions. She's not sure if she will finish it.
JM: Some interesting ideas. It was a pretty "easy read," not agonizing. The author seemed to have no grasp of psychology, science fiction, time travel, or females.
K: Embarrassed that he picked the book. He had seen the movie in the 1970's but never read the book. Very disappointed, especially in the time travel element. He can't understand how the book got so many good reviews. He read up on the history of the book and movie. Apparently there is a sequel.
General discussion:
* Has the author ever met a woman? The women all acted strangely, or like male-fantasy stereotype.
*The "love story" was creepy. It was "insta-love" with no believable basis or trauma to base it on.
*Why was Jack the Ripper able to fit into 1970's society so easily? He seemed to have no problem getting anything done, despite all the cultural and technological changes.
*There was a lot of apparent foreshadowing that didn't pay off, and stuff that should have been important just came out of nowhere.
*The detective work was terrible. But, to be fair, it was the 1970's.
*There was some interesting social commentary about race and social structures, but then the author didn't do much with it.
*There was a huge lapse in note-taking here when Derek went off on a long tangent about all the problems with the book and how he would rather read NOS4A2 and KINDRED again than ever read this book.
*It reminded JM of "Splash," but with a serial killer.
*Things we liked: 1) The "fish out of water" elements of HG Wells in the modern era. 2) A few of the suspense elements towards the end. 3) Wells responding to how his theories about society didn't come to pass, although more should have been done with it.
OVERALL CONSENSUS: No one like the book, which was a first for the group. Karl Alexander was placed on the "Author's We Will Not Read Again" list, which was also a first
Initial circle reviews:
D: K summed it up best when he said it was "So easy to put down." The book was frustrating because it had some good ideas, but every time it had the chance to get better, it chose to get worse. There were many, many bad decisions by the writer.
S: It started bad and just kept getting worse and worse.
E: Was interested in how it would end, but many sections reminded her of "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure." She would give it two stars.
JW: It had the potential to be entertaining, but the author kept making really bad decisions. She's not sure if she will finish it.
JM: Some interesting ideas. It was a pretty "easy read," not agonizing. The author seemed to have no grasp of psychology, science fiction, time travel, or females.
K: Embarrassed that he picked the book. He had seen the movie in the 1970's but never read the book. Very disappointed, especially in the time travel element. He can't understand how the book got so many good reviews. He read up on the history of the book and movie. Apparently there is a sequel.
General discussion:
* Has the author ever met a woman? The women all acted strangely, or like male-fantasy stereotype.
*The "love story" was creepy. It was "insta-love" with no believable basis or trauma to base it on.
*Why was Jack the Ripper able to fit into 1970's society so easily? He seemed to have no problem getting anything done, despite all the cultural and technological changes.
*There was a lot of apparent foreshadowing that didn't pay off, and stuff that should have been important just came out of nowhere.
*The detective work was terrible. But, to be fair, it was the 1970's.
*There was some interesting social commentary about race and social structures, but then the author didn't do much with it.
*There was a huge lapse in note-taking here when Derek went off on a long tangent about all the problems with the book and how he would rather read NOS4A2 and KINDRED again than ever read this book.
*It reminded JM of "Splash," but with a serial killer.
*Things we liked: 1) The "fish out of water" elements of HG Wells in the modern era. 2) A few of the suspense elements towards the end. 3) Wells responding to how his theories about society didn't come to pass, although more should have been done with it.
OVERALL CONSENSUS: No one like the book, which was a first for the group. Karl Alexander was placed on the "Author's We Will Not Read Again" list, which was also a first
August 29, 2016
Un très bon début mais je n'ai pas réussi à accrocher aux personnages
February 23, 2019
Time After Time has a great premise: H.G. Wells invents a time machine, which is hijacked by Jack the Ripper; he must then travel to 1979 San Francisco to stop the killer. But, the novel never really lives up to that foundation. The idea of a 19th century science-fiction author exploring the world 100 years in his future never gets as much attention as it should, and the cat and mouse game between Wells and Jack is very low key.
It's also hard to forgive a book strongly set in a locale for doing really bad research on that locale, but Karl Alexander steps in it the second that H.G. Wells hits San Francisco. After awakening in Golden Gate Park, he climbs a hill and magically sees a BART train (even though BART is underground throughout San Francisco and goes nowhere near Golden Gate Park). And the setting never recovers from there. There's a path through the tea garden (maybe in 1979? but I doubt it). There's no comment on the relatively long walk from Golden Gate Park to Union Square. (It's about an hour and a half, but clearly Alexander is just connecting up named tourist spots.) It's not the only time Alexander acts like faraway things are quite nearby. Overall, the book's setting is just a long list of street names and tourist stops.
Then we end the plot with a big cheat and a technobabble explanation.
The great premise does carry the book, and it never exactly dull, but it's never exactly exciting either. Maybe the movie was better? I vaguely recall seeing it decades ago and enjoying it ...
It's also hard to forgive a book strongly set in a locale for doing really bad research on that locale, but Karl Alexander steps in it the second that H.G. Wells hits San Francisco. After awakening in Golden Gate Park, he climbs a hill and magically sees a BART train (even though BART is underground throughout San Francisco and goes nowhere near Golden Gate Park). And the setting never recovers from there. There's a path through the tea garden (maybe in 1979? but I doubt it). There's no comment on the relatively long walk from Golden Gate Park to Union Square. (It's about an hour and a half, but clearly Alexander is just connecting up named tourist spots.) It's not the only time Alexander acts like faraway things are quite nearby. Overall, the book's setting is just a long list of street names and tourist stops.
Then we end the plot with a big cheat and a technobabble explanation.
The great premise does carry the book, and it never exactly dull, but it's never exactly exciting either. Maybe the movie was better? I vaguely recall seeing it decades ago and enjoying it ...
November 2, 2019
This book had a fantastic storyline, and it was very hard at times to put down. I would give it a higher rating, but the author devoted nearly 50-100 pages on sexual relations. I know some of this was necessary (what can you do when Jack the Ripper is involved?) but I think it was overdone in the book. Aside from this, an excellent read.
January 4, 2019
Though a popular book when originally published, "Time After Time" did not age well. That is strange considering it is a time travel novel mostly set in 1979. The concept is intriguing enough: H.G. Wells uses his time machine to track down Jack the Ripper in modern day San Francisco. The problem is with the writing and clumsy descriptions of sex and sexual attitudes. Still enjoyable as a thriller, but I believe in this case that the movie is better.
May 22, 2017
As far as time travel books go, Time After Time is a lot of fun and slips in some pseudo-science and physics hypotheticals when it has a chance. H.G. Wells is an adorable, bumbling outsider throughout his excursion into 1972 and it makes for a lot of hilarious moments like encountering a taxi cab or fast food for the first time. I also genuinely enjoyed his romantic relationship with modern, working girl Ann, who mistakes his naivety about modern conveniences and culture for British charm.
The downside is that the portrayal of Jack the Ripper is pretty derivative of every other rendition we've seen of him, if not a bit worse. He's a one dimensional, psycho-sexual maniac except in Time After Time the author makes it explicitly clear he's also joyfully devoid of morality, guilt, regret, fear, or any other human traits. I wanted to roll my eyes when he chuckles to himself at the inward thought of committing evil for evil sake and that he may be Satan himself. The subtlety of his character development was not unlike Mermaid-Man from spongebob when he shrills "Eviiiiiiiiiiiil! Evil! Evil! Evil! Evil!" I honestly hated his chapters because they were basically intended to get your pitchfork raised and to disgust you with his ecstatic sexual violence and were really repetitive. He was either thinking about mass rape and murder or he was committing it.
I also had some problems with H.G. Wells character. His bumbling, good natured foolishness worked for the comedy bits but he was constantly getting off track from his mission and lost in his damn thoughts. I would reckon 70% of his chapters was just philosophical questions and ruminating on the future effecting the past before the last 30% where he goes "Oh shit! I was here to do something wasn't I? Think, think, think...oh yeah, Catch Jack the Ripper!" And when he would finally encounter Jack he would literally do the stupidest, short sighted stuff possible like give him the key to the time machine on the promise of "a good gentleman" or try to get him to stop committing murder through reasoning.
Also, the ending was a bit ho-hum. I wanted something more climatic and a mega happy ending but it was sort of a summary of their lives with very little tone of excitement. Like "well Ann and H.G. entered back into 1893 society and it was awkward for a while but they did alright I guess. The end".
Aside from my bitching, it is worth a read for the comedy and great concept. It also balances a little bit of everything pretty well: romance, science fiction, horror, comedy, suspense, etc.
The downside is that the portrayal of Jack the Ripper is pretty derivative of every other rendition we've seen of him, if not a bit worse. He's a one dimensional, psycho-sexual maniac except in Time After Time the author makes it explicitly clear he's also joyfully devoid of morality, guilt, regret, fear, or any other human traits. I wanted to roll my eyes when he chuckles to himself at the inward thought of committing evil for evil sake and that he may be Satan himself. The subtlety of his character development was not unlike Mermaid-Man from spongebob when he shrills "Eviiiiiiiiiiiil! Evil! Evil! Evil! Evil!" I honestly hated his chapters because they were basically intended to get your pitchfork raised and to disgust you with his ecstatic sexual violence and were really repetitive. He was either thinking about mass rape and murder or he was committing it.
I also had some problems with H.G. Wells character. His bumbling, good natured foolishness worked for the comedy bits but he was constantly getting off track from his mission and lost in his damn thoughts. I would reckon 70% of his chapters was just philosophical questions and ruminating on the future effecting the past before the last 30% where he goes "Oh shit! I was here to do something wasn't I? Think, think, think...oh yeah, Catch Jack the Ripper!" And when he would finally encounter Jack he would literally do the stupidest, short sighted stuff possible like give him the key to the time machine on the promise of "a good gentleman" or try to get him to stop committing murder through reasoning.
Also, the ending was a bit ho-hum. I wanted something more climatic and a mega happy ending but it was sort of a summary of their lives with very little tone of excitement. Like "well Ann and H.G. entered back into 1893 society and it was awkward for a while but they did alright I guess. The end".
Aside from my bitching, it is worth a read for the comedy and great concept. It also balances a little bit of everything pretty well: romance, science fiction, horror, comedy, suspense, etc.
May 20, 2018
I was looking for a book to read on the flight back from Valetta and saw this in the bookshop there. I just HAD to get it. I love "pastiches" of Wells - "The Time Ships" remains one of my favourites, and the film, "Time After Time" is one that I thoroughly enjoyed so... just had to didn't I.
Well, it's just like the film. What a pleasant surprise! It's not badly written, is quite entertaining and kept me gripped even though I knew what was going to happen throughout... It's not often you can say that.
Well, it's just like the film. What a pleasant surprise! It's not badly written, is quite entertaining and kept me gripped even though I knew what was going to happen throughout... It's not often you can say that.
June 19, 2015
I always enjoy time travel novels and this one was better than most. Of course, this was made into a movie shortly after it was written in 1979 and it remains one of my favorite films from that time period. The movie pretty much follows the book where H.G. Wells must follow Jack the Ripper to 1979 San Francisco to try to prevent him from continuing his evil crime spree. However, when Wells makes it to 1979, he falls in love with Amy Robbins and must protect her from the diabolical ripper. And 1979 is far from the perceived Utopia that Wells predicted for the future. Overall, very enjoyable. I would recommend both the movie and the book. Alexander also wrote a sequel to this, Jaclyn the Ripper which I also have and plan to read next. Looking forward to it!
June 2, 2016
Quite a fun, quick, and easy read.
We follow a fictional version of H.G. Wells chasing his 'friend' who he discovers is Jack the Ripper. Jack steals Wells time machine, makes his way to 1979 San Francisco and Wells follows suit. Hijinks ensue.
It was enjoyable to see a man from the late 1800s react to life in the late 1900s. Much has changed obviously. Wells tries to find Jack the Ripper as he starts killing women in SF, which also provided backstory to white 'Jack' kills women. There's also a love story involving Wells and a young woman who provides exposure to modern day culture for him.
It was lighthearted (aside from murder obviously) and sometimes silly; felt a little dated at times given the references and situations though. Looking forward to the TV adaption on ABC in 2017. Interesting to see where they take it.
We follow a fictional version of H.G. Wells chasing his 'friend' who he discovers is Jack the Ripper. Jack steals Wells time machine, makes his way to 1979 San Francisco and Wells follows suit. Hijinks ensue.
It was enjoyable to see a man from the late 1800s react to life in the late 1900s. Much has changed obviously. Wells tries to find Jack the Ripper as he starts killing women in SF, which also provided backstory to white 'Jack' kills women. There's also a love story involving Wells and a young woman who provides exposure to modern day culture for him.
It was lighthearted (aside from murder obviously) and sometimes silly; felt a little dated at times given the references and situations though. Looking forward to the TV adaption on ABC in 2017. Interesting to see where they take it.
May 10, 2017
A Thrilling Adventure!
This is the book that was made into a film with Roddy McDowell and Mary Steenburgen, and more recently, an ABC series (now cancelled). This book is far more graphic in terms of sex and violence than either of those adaptations. If you like those gauzy time-travel romances, this isn't exactly like those. It has time travel and romance, but it's far more of a thriller. On that level it succeeds brilliantly.
This is the book that was made into a film with Roddy McDowell and Mary Steenburgen, and more recently, an ABC series (now cancelled). This book is far more graphic in terms of sex and violence than either of those adaptations. If you like those gauzy time-travel romances, this isn't exactly like those. It has time travel and romance, but it's far more of a thriller. On that level it succeeds brilliantly.
October 13, 2019
A pleasant and engaging light novel.
I liked the part where H.G. Wells goes to see Star Wars.
The author did enough research to lend just the right touch of verisimilitude to Wells and Jack the Ripper. The former chases the later forward in time, you see. Pretty predictable but, as stated, pleasant and entertaining. I rate 3.25 ☆.
I liked the part where H.G. Wells goes to see Star Wars.
The author did enough research to lend just the right touch of verisimilitude to Wells and Jack the Ripper. The former chases the later forward in time, you see. Pretty predictable but, as stated, pleasant and entertaining. I rate 3.25 ☆.
June 17, 2017
Need your thriller, mystery fix? grab this book and follow along as H. G. Wells heads through time after Jack the Ripper. Great idea for an interesting story.
November 24, 2017
Really cool story which is a good combination of time-travel, action, detective, sci-fi and romance.
October 3, 2019
Сравним времена.
Первые несколько страниц истории довольно скучные, хоть мы и встречаемся с Джеком Потрошителем и самим Гербертом Уэллсом. В сцене с Потрошителем долгая завязка почему же он убивает, потому что цацечку обидели. Ох уж эти обиженные не умеющие принимать отказы и не любящие быть не совершенными... Но не об этом речь.
И Уэллс, со своими прекрасными радужными социалистическими идеями. Очень красиво, но очень долго, потому что автор пытался показать ум и сообразительность Уэллса и заодно описать утопию на идеях, которые противопоставляли Уэллсу его приятели с колледжа. Во-первых, было непонятно зачем он позвал приятелей, а не друзей. И где его друзья в принципе? Эта сцена была сильно любопытна в идеях, но сильно не понятно, как вышло, что у Уэллса только приятели с колледжа, а друга, который его понимает и поддерживает - нет. Интереснее читать, когда идет обсуждение умов, которые понимают, о чем говорят и не надо доказывать, и объяснять очевидное. Хотя, учитывая год написания, КГБ, людей, которых сажают за коммунистические взгляды в США ну или хотя бы следят за ними, чтобы они там себе не думали, то да, надо, конечно начинать с греческого вечера. Но, тогда как-то интересно начинать. Тут было скорее скучно и не линейно, чтобы раскрыть всю идею.
Когда началось само приключение в 1979, то опять же произошел провал в повествовании. Можно понять восторг, изумление, непонимание Уэллса многим вещам. То как он на них реагирует. Но все это подано с какой-то серой скучностью. Несколько глав его изумления тянуться слишком долго и при этом не вызывают принятия. Ты не можешь ни порадоваться за героя, что перед ним столько изобретений открывается, ни посочувствовать, что он во всем этом путается, это как экскурс в мир технологий 1979 года с отсылками в 1879. И при этом я всегда в восторге, когда думаю о том, что хорошо жить сейчас, а не во времена, когда тебе зуб с половиной челюсти вырвут, ты должен коптить небо углем, потому что нет батарей и давайте не о больном, о горячей воде. Ну, про то, что женщины еще по голове всем не настучали, я молчу. Тут нет этого восторга, тут скучная гундосная лекция об изобретениях. Я понимаю зачем эта глава нужна. Я не понимаю, с чего она такая скучная-то! Вроде бы автор радуется изобретениям, вроде бы сильно печалится, что люди не все разумны, но это так скучно, что печалька нападает.
Очень неплохо подана сексуальная революция. Ну через скуку, но все же какое-то движение, сравнение, обоснования и это интересно. Не потому что секс, а потому что ты понимаешь значение того, что произошло. Как это влияет на мир, знания, взаимоотношения между людьми, что лично тебе это принесло. Ну, и если говорить про секс в книге, то автор был аккуратен. Он его вроде бы и описал и в тоже время все довольно прилично. Так же и с расчлененкой. Она и описана и ее нет. Мы понимаем масштаб сотворенного благодаря реакциям людей, которые смотрят на дело рук Потрошителя.
Сама книга довольно медленная в повествовании, если вы смотрели фильмы конца семидесятых, то можете представить себе, как двигается сюжет, в каком темпе. Это и длинные планы, и долгие разговоры без действий. Много объяснений, размышлений, но все словно замедленное. Хочется немного ударить по газам или совсем замедлится, уйти прям в янтарность, когда словно совсем все замерло. Сюжет, не предполагает янтарности, поэтому все время хочется чуть ударить по газам, хочется, чтобы люди думали быстрее, говорили быстрее, но автор честно говорит, они знаете ли из другого времени и не предполагается, что они быстры. Надо суметь найти удобную скорость чтения или восприятия, чтобы попасть в унисон с книгой.
История же, конечно, дивно хороша и под конец книги автор убыстряется, словно не только происходящее дает о себе знать, но и герои привыкают к новому миру и новому темпу жизни. Хоть все равно это медленнее, чем мы привыкли в наш век "беги, а то сдохнешь". То, что Карл Александр придумал и рассказал, предположить можно, особенно, если вы знакомы хоть как-то с биографией Уэллса. Но читать все равно интересно. Интересно сравнивать не просто два мира, а на самом деле три. Потому что ты ко всему еще и наш 21 век сравниваешь с двадцатым и девятнадцатым. В этом плане вещь сильно любопытная и какие-то моменты очень совр��менны, потому что проблемы как оказывается тянуться и тянуться и, пожалуй, даже не из 19 века, а намного из глубины времен.
Книга любопытна. Местами познавательна. Но не захватывающая с головой. Это действительно как экскурс в 1979 год в США. Если он вам любопытен, то книга придется вам по душе. Как фантастика, любопытны идеи Уэллса, который говорит через автора. Проблема, подчеркнутая автором. А устройство машины времени, ну может только момент с бесконечностью вызывает интерес и желание покопаться в этом побольше)
Первые несколько страниц истории довольно скучные, хоть мы и встречаемся с Джеком Потрошителем и самим Гербертом Уэллсом. В сцене с Потрошителем долгая завязка почему же он убивает, потому что цацечку обидели. Ох уж эти обиженные не умеющие принимать отказы и не любящие быть не совершенными... Но не об этом речь.
И Уэллс, со своими прекрасными радужными социалистическими идеями. Очень красиво, но очень долго, потому что автор пытался показать ум и сообразительность Уэллса и заодно описать утопию на идеях, которые противопоставляли Уэллсу его приятели с колледжа. Во-первых, было непонятно зачем он позвал приятелей, а не друзей. И где его друзья в принципе? Эта сцена была сильно любопытна в идеях, но сильно не понятно, как вышло, что у Уэллса только приятели с колледжа, а друга, который его понимает и поддерживает - нет. Интереснее читать, когда идет обсуждение умов, которые понимают, о чем говорят и не надо доказывать, и объяснять очевидное. Хотя, учитывая год написания, КГБ, людей, которых сажают за коммунистические взгляды в США ну или хотя бы следят за ними, чтобы они там себе не думали, то да, надо, конечно начинать с греческого вечера. Но, тогда как-то интересно начинать. Тут было скорее скучно и не линейно, чтобы раскрыть всю идею.
Когда началось само приключение в 1979, то опять же произошел провал в повествовании. Можно понять восторг, изумление, непонимание Уэллса многим вещам. То как он на них реагирует. Но все это подано с какой-то серой скучностью. Несколько глав его изумления тянуться слишком долго и при этом не вызывают принятия. Ты не можешь ни порадоваться за героя, что перед ним столько изобретений открывается, ни посочувствовать, что он во всем этом путается, это как экскурс в мир технологий 1979 года с отсылками в 1879. И при этом я всегда в восторге, когда думаю о том, что хорошо жить сейчас, а не во времена, когда тебе зуб с половиной челюсти вырвут, ты должен коптить небо углем, потому что нет батарей и давайте не о больном, о горячей воде. Ну, про то, что женщины еще по голове всем не настучали, я молчу. Тут нет этого восторга, тут скучная гундосная лекция об изобретениях. Я понимаю зачем эта глава нужна. Я не понимаю, с чего она такая скучная-то! Вроде бы автор радуется изобретениям, вроде бы сильно печалится, что люди не все разумны, но это так скучно, что печалька нападает.
Очень неплохо подана сексуальная революция. Ну через скуку, но все же какое-то движение, сравнение, обоснования и это интересно. Не потому что секс, а потому что ты понимаешь значение того, что произошло. Как это влияет на мир, знания, взаимоотношения между людьми, что лично тебе это принесло. Ну, и если говорить про секс в книге, то автор был аккуратен. Он его вроде бы и описал и в тоже время все довольно прилично. Так же и с расчлененкой. Она и описана и ее нет. Мы понимаем масштаб сотворенного благодаря реакциям людей, которые смотрят на дело рук Потрошителя.
Сама книга довольно медленная в повествовании, если вы смотрели фильмы конца семидесятых, то можете представить себе, как двигается сюжет, в каком темпе. Это и длинные планы, и долгие разговоры без действий. Много объяснений, размышлений, но все словно замедленное. Хочется немного ударить по газам или совсем замедлится, уйти прям в янтарность, когда словно совсем все замерло. Сюжет, не предполагает янтарности, поэтому все время хочется чуть ударить по газам, хочется, чтобы люди думали быстрее, говорили быстрее, но автор честно говорит, они знаете ли из другого времени и не предполагается, что они быстры. Надо суметь найти удобную скорость чтения или восприятия, чтобы попасть в унисон с книгой.
История же, конечно, дивно хороша и под конец книги автор убыстряется, словно не только происходящее дает о себе знать, но и герои привыкают к новому миру и новому темпу жизни. Хоть все равно это медленнее, чем мы привыкли в наш век "беги, а то сдохнешь". То, что Карл Александр придумал и рассказал, предположить можно, особенно, если вы знакомы хоть как-то с биографией Уэллса. Но читать все равно интересно. Интересно сравнивать не просто два мира, а на самом деле три. Потому что ты ко всему еще и наш 21 век сравниваешь с двадцатым и девятнадцатым. В этом плане вещь сильно любопытная и какие-то моменты очень совр��менны, потому что проблемы как оказывается тянуться и тянуться и, пожалуй, даже не из 19 века, а намного из глубины времен.
Книга любопытна. Местами познавательна. Но не захватывающая с головой. Это действительно как экскурс в 1979 год в США. Если он вам любопытен, то книга придется вам по душе. Как фантастика, любопытны идеи Уэллса, который говорит через автора. Проблема, подчеркнутая автором. А устройство машины времени, ну может только момент с бесконечностью вызывает интерес и желание покопаться в этом побольше)
November 15, 2019
Cuando tenía casi 10 años y el boom de los videos caseros estaba en su total apogeo, en renta en un (ahora extincto) Videocentro vi esta película. Siempre me gustó mucho todo el concepto del viaje en el tiempo, a pesar de ser manejado con la total simplicidad con que se hace (nada de paradojas ni líneas temporales alternas).
Por casualidad encontré este libro, la novela de la cual partió la premisa de dicha película y, tema aparte de la nostalgia, me encuentro con una historia simple, entretenida, ligera, perfecta para un rato agradable.
Creo que ha sobrevivido bien el paso del tiempo (cumple 40 años de ser publicada) precisamente por esos factores.
La reseña no es complicada tampoco: H.G. Wells, autor de la novela de ciencia ficción, La Máquina del Tiempo, crea una verdadera máquina del tiempo. La noche en que devela su invención a un grupo de amigos, dos agentes de Scotland Yard aparecen en su domicilio: Jack el Destripador ha atacado y fue visto por última vez mientras se dirigía al vecindario.
Entre la búsqueda y la confusión, Jack, que resulta ser un ex-compañero de estudios universitarios de Wells, se roba la máquina del tiempo para viajar al futuro. Dicha máquina tiene un mecanismo que la hace regresar al momento del cuál partió por lo que Wells descubre hasta pasados varios minutos que fue usada.
A partir de ahí, la aventura se desarrolla en el San Francisco de 1979, donde Wells debe detener a Jack el Destripador de continuar su racha asesina.
Por casualidad encontré este libro, la novela de la cual partió la premisa de dicha película y, tema aparte de la nostalgia, me encuentro con una historia simple, entretenida, ligera, perfecta para un rato agradable.
Creo que ha sobrevivido bien el paso del tiempo (cumple 40 años de ser publicada) precisamente por esos factores.
La reseña no es complicada tampoco: H.G. Wells, autor de la novela de ciencia ficción, La Máquina del Tiempo, crea una verdadera máquina del tiempo. La noche en que devela su invención a un grupo de amigos, dos agentes de Scotland Yard aparecen en su domicilio: Jack el Destripador ha atacado y fue visto por última vez mientras se dirigía al vecindario.
Entre la búsqueda y la confusión, Jack, que resulta ser un ex-compañero de estudios universitarios de Wells, se roba la máquina del tiempo para viajar al futuro. Dicha máquina tiene un mecanismo que la hace regresar al momento del cuál partió por lo que Wells descubre hasta pasados varios minutos que fue usada.
A partir de ahí, la aventura se desarrolla en el San Francisco de 1979, donde Wells debe detener a Jack el Destripador de continuar su racha asesina.
May 27, 2020
This is my second time reading this story and I enjoyed it even more the second time!
This novel, was the basis for both the movie back in the seventies, and the tv show, which sadly only aired a few episodes; it was then cancelled by the network.
The premise is, H. G. Wells follows Lesley John Stevenson, (Jack the Ripper) through time, using the time machine he invented.
He feels responsible for the horrific deaths Stevenson inflicts in 1979; along with the love of his life, Amy Catherine Robinson, he tries to stop the Ripper before Stevenson sets himself loose throughout time.
I liked the narrative very much. I enjoyed the romance between the two lovers and felt that was well done.
The only thing I didn't especially care for was when the author went on a philosophy tangent. I never did well in philosophy in college and still don't understand much of it.
I could get most of what Wells was trying to convey; but like Amy, I just nodded my head and agreed when the discussions would go over MY head!
I found out there is a sequel to this story! Usually I would get it from the library but they don't have it! So I bought the book on Amazon! I can't wait for it to come in the mail!
This novel, was the basis for both the movie back in the seventies, and the tv show, which sadly only aired a few episodes; it was then cancelled by the network.
The premise is, H. G. Wells follows Lesley John Stevenson, (Jack the Ripper) through time, using the time machine he invented.
He feels responsible for the horrific deaths Stevenson inflicts in 1979; along with the love of his life, Amy Catherine Robinson, he tries to stop the Ripper before Stevenson sets himself loose throughout time.
I liked the narrative very much. I enjoyed the romance between the two lovers and felt that was well done.
The only thing I didn't especially care for was when the author went on a philosophy tangent. I never did well in philosophy in college and still don't understand much of it.
I could get most of what Wells was trying to convey; but like Amy, I just nodded my head and agreed when the discussions would go over MY head!
I found out there is a sequel to this story! Usually I would get it from the library but they don't have it! So I bought the book on Amazon! I can't wait for it to come in the mail!
January 8, 2023
Very disappointed with this one.
Firstly, found many errors in the text. 1 or 2 would be okay and it would not bother me at all if it was an indie. But its not. The editing job was badly done and thats not acceptable.
Secondly, it was seemingly priced at €19 back when this edition released. €19 is quite expensive for the loosy editing and the fact that its not even a hardcover. I'm glad I paid only the equivalent of €3-4 for it.
**********Spoiler alert !!!*******
Finally, the main reason for my disappointment is the story itself. The concept looked interesting but the execution is below average. The guy invented a freaking time machine. He knows where and when jack the ripper will pop in 1979. Yet, he can't even prevent the murder of 4 people by stopping jack before he starts. Instead he just stroll around and end up taking back a girl he has known for 3 days, with him, to 1893. I mean, come on! You went there to stop a killer out of suppisedly self righteousness and yet, all you do is visit san francisco, flirt and sleep with your banker and let jack kill these people ?? He is supposed to be a genius and never seem to think or act like one at any point. I like HG Wells' books a lot and I find it a shame that such a bad story use him as the main character.
Firstly, found many errors in the text. 1 or 2 would be okay and it would not bother me at all if it was an indie. But its not. The editing job was badly done and thats not acceptable.
Secondly, it was seemingly priced at €19 back when this edition released. €19 is quite expensive for the loosy editing and the fact that its not even a hardcover. I'm glad I paid only the equivalent of €3-4 for it.
**********Spoiler alert !!!*******
Finally, the main reason for my disappointment is the story itself. The concept looked interesting but the execution is below average. The guy invented a freaking time machine. He knows where and when jack the ripper will pop in 1979. Yet, he can't even prevent the murder of 4 people by stopping jack before he starts. Instead he just stroll around and end up taking back a girl he has known for 3 days, with him, to 1893. I mean, come on! You went there to stop a killer out of suppisedly self righteousness and yet, all you do is visit san francisco, flirt and sleep with your banker and let jack kill these people ?? He is supposed to be a genius and never seem to think or act like one at any point. I like HG Wells' books a lot and I find it a shame that such a bad story use him as the main character.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 5, 2017
This novel was the basis for both the movie back in the seventies, and the tv show, which sadly only aired a few episodes and then was cancelled by the network.
The premise is, H. G. Wells follows John Lesley Stevenson, (Jack the Ripper) through time, using the time machine he invented. He feels responsible for the horrific deaths Stevenson inflicts in 1979; along with the love of his life, Amy Catherine Robinson, he tries to stop the Ripper before he sets himself loose throughout time.
I liked the narrative very much. I enjoyed the romance between the two lovers and felt that was well done. The only thing I didn't especially care for was when the author went on a philosophy tangent. I never did well in philosophy in college and still don't understand much of it. I could get most of what Wells was trying to convey; but like Amy, I just nodded my head and agreed when the discussions would go over MY head!
I think this story is well deserving to be read and wish it could be in actual book form. I had to read it on a tablet and I missed holding the actual book in my hand. Our library didn't have it and it wasn't available through Interlibrary Loan.
The premise is, H. G. Wells follows John Lesley Stevenson, (Jack the Ripper) through time, using the time machine he invented. He feels responsible for the horrific deaths Stevenson inflicts in 1979; along with the love of his life, Amy Catherine Robinson, he tries to stop the Ripper before he sets himself loose throughout time.
I liked the narrative very much. I enjoyed the romance between the two lovers and felt that was well done. The only thing I didn't especially care for was when the author went on a philosophy tangent. I never did well in philosophy in college and still don't understand much of it. I could get most of what Wells was trying to convey; but like Amy, I just nodded my head and agreed when the discussions would go over MY head!
I think this story is well deserving to be read and wish it could be in actual book form. I had to read it on a tablet and I missed holding the actual book in my hand. Our library didn't have it and it wasn't available through Interlibrary Loan.
October 5, 2021
Drat S[lat. I loved this book when I read it in 1979 and I thought the television movie was well done and rather exciting. I guess time and experience have truly changed me because I still found the premise exciting but I got bogged down in all the technical descriptions. The more basic ones, i.e., the key were self-explanatory but it was slow and dragged. It was not until I read the whole way to the middle I started to find the book I enjoyed. However, it was still a letdown for me. I recommend this book for the first-time reader; however do not revisit books you loved in the past unless they are children's books like Heidi. There are way too many books to get bogged down in repetition.
September 14, 2023
I was intrigued by the premise of the book which is why I purchased it. It was good but I would also say some of the content is a little problematic. My biggest problem was with how the main character got an erection whenever he looked at a mildly attractive woman. I understand he had archaic values but still- it was a bit uncomfortable to read.
The story follows HG Wells using a Time Machine he invented to travel to 1979 in order to stop his friend, who he discovered is Jack the Ripper, murdering more people.
It was funny to read him being in awe of everything different about the 70s in comparison to the Victorian times.
It is written really well and although the chapters are long and hefty, they do have a lot of character and world building but sometimes they were also a slog to get through.
It was a good crime story and I did enjoy it.
3/5 stars
The story follows HG Wells using a Time Machine he invented to travel to 1979 in order to stop his friend, who he discovered is Jack the Ripper, murdering more people.
It was funny to read him being in awe of everything different about the 70s in comparison to the Victorian times.
It is written really well and although the chapters are long and hefty, they do have a lot of character and world building but sometimes they were also a slog to get through.
It was a good crime story and I did enjoy it.
3/5 stars
March 29, 2022
H.G. Wells travels through time to stop Jack the Ripper from killing in 1979 San Francisco. H.G. never expected that he would fall in love with a woman from the future and definitely never expected that she would be Jack the Ripper's next victim.
A great story filled with fun and thrills. As much as I have enjoyed the film and have seen it numerous times the book is definitely better than the film.
A great story filled with fun and thrills. As much as I have enjoyed the film and have seen it numerous times the book is definitely better than the film.
May 22, 2017
After being devastated that the TV show was cancelled after five episodes, I was delighted to find it was based on a book. The book gave me some closure even though the two stories differ slightly. It is obvious that this is an older book, but it was an enjoyable read with its historical mysteries of unknowns having possible science fiction explanations in HG Wells style.
September 22, 2017
Basis for the tv show
I had not realized that the more cancelled tv show Time After Time was based on a book until I found the show on Hulu and watched all 5 episodes. Being left hanging I found the book and was pleasantly surprised. Very readable, and similar to Wells Ann examination of the human experience.
I had not realized that the more cancelled tv show Time After Time was based on a book until I found the show on Hulu and watched all 5 episodes. Being left hanging I found the book and was pleasantly surprised. Very readable, and similar to Wells Ann examination of the human experience.
February 21, 2018
After creating his famous time machine, H.G. Wells invites a select few friends to inspect his device, little knowing that his friend Dr John Leslie Stephenson will use the machine to evade justice as the police close in on Jack the Ripper.
A well written 'man out of time' story, with some sly literary jokes thrown in for the well read SF fancier.
A well written 'man out of time' story, with some sly literary jokes thrown in for the well read SF fancier.
September 2, 2018
Remember seeing the film and thinking it was just okay. Great idea for a story that didn't quite work on celluloid. Discovered years later that it was actually based on a book (which was unfinished at the time). Unfortunately having just finished the novel I am left with the same impression. A great idea which could have been done so much better. Three stars.
Ray Smillie
Ray Smillie
November 13, 2019
A really imaginative plot that suck you in from the first page. I'm only compliant is like everything from the 70's it is a little heavy on the sexual overtones. Another than that it is quick fun read perfect for long winter days.
December 29, 2019
El libro en realidad se deja leer (2**) pero ha sido una decepción pues no solo no le aporta nada a la película del mismo título (una de mis pelis de cabecera) sino que le resta con mala prosa y técnica. Además ha envejecido francamente mal.
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