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Worldlines
Worldlines is the first novel in the Many Worlds series, and is a psychological thriller sitting firmly in the science fiction genre. Specifically, it resides in the visionary and metaphysical sub-genre, as well as using elements of hard science fiction and magical realism.
The Many Worlds series of novels imply that we live in a multiverse, and that everything that we experience is true in some manner or another. Not just the world around us that we see every day, but also our dreams and our hallucinations. The books hypothesise that these dreams and hallucinations allow each of us to see other worldlines within the multiverse and, in the context of lucid dreaming, be able to control someone else's life. You will then explore various worldlines within that multiverse, and the devastating consequences when they inadvertently interact with one another.
Taking that hypothesis further, if we really do live in a multiverse, it would open up the possibility of immortality for each of us. The idea that our consciousness would always choose the path of least resistance, and therefore regardless of the scenario, we would always experience survival from our own perspective. In layman's terms that means that if you and I were involved in an accident, you could experience my death, I may experience yours, but we'd both survive from our own perspective. We'd both continue to live our lives in separate worldlines.
This psychological thriller uses the butterfly effect to explore how different one person's life can be based on what, at the time, appear the most trivial of actions. But sometimes, actions in one worldline, can have catastrophic consequences in another.
Follow the many lives of Gary Jackson through this hard science fiction novel, as with the assistance of his true love, Michelle Peyton, his best friend, Sinead O'Brien, and his physics tutor, Professor Leyton Buzzard, they attempt to unravel the secrets of the multiverse.
At time of writing the book, described as a metaphysical treat by Independent Book Review, has received over 200 4/4 reviews from the readers of Online Book Club, and currently sits 12th in their ongoing Book Of The Year poll for 2020, 5th in the science fiction category. It will also be featured as their Book Of The Month in July 2021.
Meanwhile, in another place, Physics student Gary Jackson finds himself in prison for a murder he has no memory of committing. Can the dreamer help the student get acquitted for a murder everyone saw him commit? Or will Gary spend his life in prison for someone else's crime?
The Many Worlds series of novels imply that we live in a multiverse, and that everything that we experience is true in some manner or another. Not just the world around us that we see every day, but also our dreams and our hallucinations. The books hypothesise that these dreams and hallucinations allow each of us to see other worldlines within the multiverse and, in the context of lucid dreaming, be able to control someone else's life. You will then explore various worldlines within that multiverse, and the devastating consequences when they inadvertently interact with one another.
Taking that hypothesis further, if we really do live in a multiverse, it would open up the possibility of immortality for each of us. The idea that our consciousness would always choose the path of least resistance, and therefore regardless of the scenario, we would always experience survival from our own perspective. In layman's terms that means that if you and I were involved in an accident, you could experience my death, I may experience yours, but we'd both survive from our own perspective. We'd both continue to live our lives in separate worldlines.
This psychological thriller uses the butterfly effect to explore how different one person's life can be based on what, at the time, appear the most trivial of actions. But sometimes, actions in one worldline, can have catastrophic consequences in another.
Follow the many lives of Gary Jackson through this hard science fiction novel, as with the assistance of his true love, Michelle Peyton, his best friend, Sinead O'Brien, and his physics tutor, Professor Leyton Buzzard, they attempt to unravel the secrets of the multiverse.
At time of writing the book, described as a metaphysical treat by Independent Book Review, has received over 200 4/4 reviews from the readers of Online Book Club, and currently sits 12th in their ongoing Book Of The Year poll for 2020, 5th in the science fiction category. It will also be featured as their Book Of The Month in July 2021.
Meanwhile, in another place, Physics student Gary Jackson finds himself in prison for a murder he has no memory of committing. Can the dreamer help the student get acquitted for a murder everyone saw him commit? Or will Gary spend his life in prison for someone else's crime?
- GenresScience Fiction
349 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 23, 2020
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About the author
Adam Guest
3 books5 followersMy name is Adam Guest, I'm 36 years old, and I live in Walsall, West Midlands, UK, with my partner Sarah, and our two children, Jacob (6) and Jessica (3).
I've spent the last 12 years working as an IT consultant in a niche ETL software. The job paid well, but it required spending significant amounts of time away from home. With two young children, the price is now too high and I'm looking for an alternative career to give me more time at home with my family.
I strongly believe in the Many Worlds project that I'm developing. I think the idea is unique, and this gives me the drive and motivation to work on it. I didn't want to be just another crime writer or just another sci-fi writer, and I didn't want to write something that had been written about 1000 times before; if I was going to try and do this for a living, then it needed to be on a subject that I truly believed in. In Many Worlds, I think I've found that.
I hope you enjoy reading it.
Thanks,
Adam
I've spent the last 12 years working as an IT consultant in a niche ETL software. The job paid well, but it required spending significant amounts of time away from home. With two young children, the price is now too high and I'm looking for an alternative career to give me more time at home with my family.
I strongly believe in the Many Worlds project that I'm developing. I think the idea is unique, and this gives me the drive and motivation to work on it. I didn't want to be just another crime writer or just another sci-fi writer, and I didn't want to write something that had been written about 1000 times before; if I was going to try and do this for a living, then it needed to be on a subject that I truly believed in. In Many Worlds, I think I've found that.
I hope you enjoy reading it.
Thanks,
Adam
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August 21, 2020
I have never read something like Worldlines before. Ever heard of multiverse? I too have. But reading about Worldlines, a novel about parallel worlds gave me the thrills, a notch above other reads on this subject. Parallel universe or a state of being in different places is quite spooky. Hats off to the author, Adam Guest for writing this. He has to be a genius to be able to put this on paper. If I ever had any such idea of writing a book on this subject, I would be forever left puzzled on how to explain this concept in a way everybody would understand. Author Adam Guest has been successful in doing so.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. There is absolutely nothing about this book that I disliked and hence the rating. It is definitely professionally edited. In simplest terms and language, the author has managed to explain the concept of multiverse. The storyline is lucid and flows beautifully. The scenarios keep changing for the same character through different worlds. And it does not take much effort for the reader to understand what character from which world the author is referring to. Although the author did color code the chapter titles to avoid any confusion, but honestly, it wasn’t even needed. For the writing was so vivid, I didn’t need the colors to remind me which Gary I am reading about. It’s seamless.
This book is for those who are ready to understand different and difficult concepts like these weaved in a story format. I thoroughly enjoyed reading every bit of it. It is difficult for me to choose the part I liked the most. There are twists and the reader would never be able to guess what’s coming. The protagonist is a guy named Gary and how he is accused of murdering someone, when actually he has no memory of it at all. At first, he thinks it’s a dream. But when a dementia patient known to hallucinate, is able to call him a murderer, knowing all about his dream, things change for Gary. It has to do with a different Gary from a different worldline. How these characters connect and the different scenarios with the same people around them make it a different world for them and the existence of 3 Gary Jacksons makes this book a fascinating read.
We start questioning the role of consciousness in our dreams. You will start interpreting your dreams differently after reading this book. I was flabbergasted. It makes me think that the concept of parallel world couldn’t be just imagination. Just to give you a gist of it, here’s a quote from the book, “The idea that in a multiverse, if all possible outcomes to any scenario all play out in different Worldlines, and the probability of death at any given point is never one, then we could potentially all live forever from our own perspective.” Yet another one that made me bite my nails literally, “Are you suggesting he was taken over by another him from a different Worldline and killed his daughter without knowing about it?”
How could a person possibly deny a CCTV evidence of him murdering a girl? What if your doppelganger can possess you through one of his lucid dreams and control your actions or commit crimes? This book will blow your minds. You are sure to take your dreams seriously. An absorbing read about parallel worlds! About dreams being much more than just different scenarios wired weirdly. Thought-provoking, unputdownable and surely something that will get you probing for answers. This one stays with you. It is intense. Overall, a must read.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. There is absolutely nothing about this book that I disliked and hence the rating. It is definitely professionally edited. In simplest terms and language, the author has managed to explain the concept of multiverse. The storyline is lucid and flows beautifully. The scenarios keep changing for the same character through different worlds. And it does not take much effort for the reader to understand what character from which world the author is referring to. Although the author did color code the chapter titles to avoid any confusion, but honestly, it wasn’t even needed. For the writing was so vivid, I didn’t need the colors to remind me which Gary I am reading about. It’s seamless.
This book is for those who are ready to understand different and difficult concepts like these weaved in a story format. I thoroughly enjoyed reading every bit of it. It is difficult for me to choose the part I liked the most. There are twists and the reader would never be able to guess what’s coming. The protagonist is a guy named Gary and how he is accused of murdering someone, when actually he has no memory of it at all. At first, he thinks it’s a dream. But when a dementia patient known to hallucinate, is able to call him a murderer, knowing all about his dream, things change for Gary. It has to do with a different Gary from a different worldline. How these characters connect and the different scenarios with the same people around them make it a different world for them and the existence of 3 Gary Jacksons makes this book a fascinating read.
We start questioning the role of consciousness in our dreams. You will start interpreting your dreams differently after reading this book. I was flabbergasted. It makes me think that the concept of parallel world couldn’t be just imagination. Just to give you a gist of it, here’s a quote from the book, “The idea that in a multiverse, if all possible outcomes to any scenario all play out in different Worldlines, and the probability of death at any given point is never one, then we could potentially all live forever from our own perspective.” Yet another one that made me bite my nails literally, “Are you suggesting he was taken over by another him from a different Worldline and killed his daughter without knowing about it?”
How could a person possibly deny a CCTV evidence of him murdering a girl? What if your doppelganger can possess you through one of his lucid dreams and control your actions or commit crimes? This book will blow your minds. You are sure to take your dreams seriously. An absorbing read about parallel worlds! About dreams being much more than just different scenarios wired weirdly. Thought-provoking, unputdownable and surely something that will get you probing for answers. This one stays with you. It is intense. Overall, a must read.
February 10, 2021
"Worldlines: A Many Worlds" Novel is a sci-fi fantasy novel.
It is a story of parallel universe. It follows Gary in his quest of understanding the alternate realities and the science of dreams, by immersing as a creator and interfering in the timelines of himself and his girlfriend.
Going back and forth in timelines and alternating the patterns of the universe.
Gary is accused of murder but he has no memory of it. At first, he thinks it is dreams then, later on, the reality strikes him and then the things for Gary change. But when he gets to know about the dream and the different worldlines things change for him as this Gary has nothing to do with the murder. The accusation mineral belongs to the other Gary of the different worldlines.
A quote from the book- "The idea that in a multiverse, if all possible outcomes to any scenario all play out in different worldlines, and the probability of death at any given point is never one, then we could potentially all live forever from our own perspective."
It is an interesting book as it pushes our mind to interpret our dreams and think every possible outcome for every scenario.
I have heard about the Multiverse but the Worldlines never. This is quite exciting to interpret our dreams from a different perspective and every possible outcome. The 3 Gary from different Worldlines makes this more fascinating to read.
All the same people and the same characters with different scenarios all connected is quite different.
It is an amazing book. Loved to read.
There is nothing about this book that I don't like. Everything is professionally edited and the language is simple and easy to grasp.
The characters are all same but the scenarios and the worldlines keep changing.
Have you ever thought of what happens when you sleep? And that any different version of yours exist? Or is that alternate version of yours good or evil? Or that version of yours might think differently and act differently in different situations?
The story keeps the reader engaged till the end to know what happens next. The excitement of what is next is never-ending till the end.
This novel is seemingly perfect for the Young adult and the people who prefer mystery, science romance, drama, sci-fi and fantasy. It is quite appealing to the reader's interest.
The character development is professionally done with a dynamic story.
There is an interesting part at the start where the professor starts a discussion with the students regarding different worldlines by using the examples of the incidents taken place in some of the student's life.
It is a story of parallel universe. It follows Gary in his quest of understanding the alternate realities and the science of dreams, by immersing as a creator and interfering in the timelines of himself and his girlfriend.
Going back and forth in timelines and alternating the patterns of the universe.
Gary is accused of murder but he has no memory of it. At first, he thinks it is dreams then, later on, the reality strikes him and then the things for Gary change. But when he gets to know about the dream and the different worldlines things change for him as this Gary has nothing to do with the murder. The accusation mineral belongs to the other Gary of the different worldlines.
A quote from the book- "The idea that in a multiverse, if all possible outcomes to any scenario all play out in different worldlines, and the probability of death at any given point is never one, then we could potentially all live forever from our own perspective."
It is an interesting book as it pushes our mind to interpret our dreams and think every possible outcome for every scenario.
I have heard about the Multiverse but the Worldlines never. This is quite exciting to interpret our dreams from a different perspective and every possible outcome. The 3 Gary from different Worldlines makes this more fascinating to read.
All the same people and the same characters with different scenarios all connected is quite different.
It is an amazing book. Loved to read.
There is nothing about this book that I don't like. Everything is professionally edited and the language is simple and easy to grasp.
The characters are all same but the scenarios and the worldlines keep changing.
Have you ever thought of what happens when you sleep? And that any different version of yours exist? Or is that alternate version of yours good or evil? Or that version of yours might think differently and act differently in different situations?
The story keeps the reader engaged till the end to know what happens next. The excitement of what is next is never-ending till the end.
This novel is seemingly perfect for the Young adult and the people who prefer mystery, science romance, drama, sci-fi and fantasy. It is quite appealing to the reader's interest.
The character development is professionally done with a dynamic story.
There is an interesting part at the start where the professor starts a discussion with the students regarding different worldlines by using the examples of the incidents taken place in some of the student's life.
March 3, 2021
Wordlines: A “Many Worlds” Novel is marketed as a Scifi/Fantasy novel. It promises a story of parallel universes. The story follows Gary is his pursuit of understanding the science of dreams and alternative realities while immersing himself in the position of a "creator" by interfering in other timelines of himself with his one true love "Michelle." I think it quotes the words “Many Worlds” ironically in the title because it didn’t even deliver ONE fully developed world. All the worlds collide into the same story repeating the same facts, same conversations with minor changes. There was no originality or any element of surprise or excitement in these versions. Even the ending was purposeless, it felt like it was written without any direction of where the story was actually going. It hopped around many genres but was heavily dominant on conversations between people rather than describing the elements of these worlds to the reader. And I would say that it was more of a paranormal story than a fantasy.
The main character attributes much of his multiple universe knowledge to his physics class which I don't know if Adam Guest intentionally disguised as a philosophy class. The professor sparks a discussion between the existence of many worldlines using examples of students’ accidents that they survived, suggesting that there is a possibility that in the other timelines they did not survive, or survived but sustained injuries that affected their lives in other ways. In response to this, a student says and I’m paraphrasing ‘that it’s like religion, I can’t prove the existence of God but I believe in one'. First of all, science can prove both of these claims using evidence, so this class is not scientific therefore NOT a physics class. Second of all I don’t think I’m the only one who understood this as a philosophical discussion. I read a review by the username Keta_Ki that said “I like the concept of parallel universes but I can't say whether I believe in it or not. What I believe is that it is unknowable to us”. This proves the mere fact that they couldn’t “believe” it was real was because they also didn’t buy this novel as a science fiction or fantasy genre but rather a book presenting questions about fundamental principles of life aka philosophy.
For an author to dedicate this novel to his wife and kids (one of which is also a daughter), one would think he’d write better women characters. The woman characters were all one dimensional where they fit into a very male caricature of how a man sees women. They were heavily sexualised, even in times of turmoil the main male character would think thoughts like “She was followed in by a young blonde lady in police uniform. Under different circumstances she might have given me the horn”. Every woman was blonde, and if they weren’t he didn’t approve of them “Freya wasn’t my cup of tea at all, she was a big woman with multi-colored hair styled with a side parting. She was in an oversized black t-shirt with some rock band emblazoned on the front, and a choker chain around her neck”.
I would like to further dissect the following scene in the book:
(i) In what reality would 2 women present in this conversation snigger at such a comment? Isn’t it more realistic that they said something back or just simply walked away from this guy? Especially since these women characters had no problems calling him names throughout their relationship with him, which as a reader I understood as him being emotionally and verbally abused.
(ii) What fourth category is he talking about? You mean the decent kind where a woman is more than her looks, you’re saying you’ve never met any of those men. How unfortunate for you.
(iii) This character Gary is so insecure that he is always threatened by other male characters involved with the women in his life but this is how he treats the women in his life...I’m confused
I think this book could use with an editor shortening it to a short story and cutting out a lot of the irrelevant conversations of them saying goodbye or hello for 2 pages. Focussing more on world building would also be a plus. In fact around the 80% mark I finally enjoyed the trial scenes between the lawyers and the main character which was the main tension of the plot. However, that was the only time this book showed that it had potential but a very weak execution. I found his mother’s and other women in his life’s reaction too unrealistic as well. None of them wanted to believe him or root for him, especially since they were described as people he has "very good" relations with. The protagonist victimised himself throughout the novel and there was no moral or growth in the story nor to any of the characters.
I picked this book to review because I expected a Science Fiction odyssey. I am disappointed because the only portion that fit that description was where they discussed dreams and lucid dreaming.
The main character attributes much of his multiple universe knowledge to his physics class which I don't know if Adam Guest intentionally disguised as a philosophy class. The professor sparks a discussion between the existence of many worldlines using examples of students’ accidents that they survived, suggesting that there is a possibility that in the other timelines they did not survive, or survived but sustained injuries that affected their lives in other ways. In response to this, a student says and I’m paraphrasing ‘that it’s like religion, I can’t prove the existence of God but I believe in one'. First of all, science can prove both of these claims using evidence, so this class is not scientific therefore NOT a physics class. Second of all I don’t think I’m the only one who understood this as a philosophical discussion. I read a review by the username Keta_Ki that said “I like the concept of parallel universes but I can't say whether I believe in it or not. What I believe is that it is unknowable to us”. This proves the mere fact that they couldn’t “believe” it was real was because they also didn’t buy this novel as a science fiction or fantasy genre but rather a book presenting questions about fundamental principles of life aka philosophy.
For an author to dedicate this novel to his wife and kids (one of which is also a daughter), one would think he’d write better women characters. The woman characters were all one dimensional where they fit into a very male caricature of how a man sees women. They were heavily sexualised, even in times of turmoil the main male character would think thoughts like “She was followed in by a young blonde lady in police uniform. Under different circumstances she might have given me the horn”. Every woman was blonde, and if they weren’t he didn’t approve of them “Freya wasn’t my cup of tea at all, she was a big woman with multi-colored hair styled with a side parting. She was in an oversized black t-shirt with some rock band emblazoned on the front, and a choker chain around her neck”.
I would like to further dissect the following scene in the book:
“Nothing. It’s just no man has ever been attracted to a woman purely because of the eyes before.”
“yes, they have,” Sinead protested.
“Sinead, men our age fall into three categories. We’re either attracted to your boobs, your bum, or your legs. There is no fourth group. No man has ever gone out with a woman based on her having a nice round juicy pair of eyes, “ I said.
The other three sniggered.
(i) In what reality would 2 women present in this conversation snigger at such a comment? Isn’t it more realistic that they said something back or just simply walked away from this guy? Especially since these women characters had no problems calling him names throughout their relationship with him, which as a reader I understood as him being emotionally and verbally abused.
(ii) What fourth category is he talking about? You mean the decent kind where a woman is more than her looks, you’re saying you’ve never met any of those men. How unfortunate for you.
(iii) This character Gary is so insecure that he is always threatened by other male characters involved with the women in his life but this is how he treats the women in his life...I’m confused
I think this book could use with an editor shortening it to a short story and cutting out a lot of the irrelevant conversations of them saying goodbye or hello for 2 pages. Focussing more on world building would also be a plus. In fact around the 80% mark I finally enjoyed the trial scenes between the lawyers and the main character which was the main tension of the plot. However, that was the only time this book showed that it had potential but a very weak execution. I found his mother’s and other women in his life’s reaction too unrealistic as well. None of them wanted to believe him or root for him, especially since they were described as people he has "very good" relations with. The protagonist victimised himself throughout the novel and there was no moral or growth in the story nor to any of the characters.
I picked this book to review because I expected a Science Fiction odyssey. I am disappointed because the only portion that fit that description was where they discussed dreams and lucid dreaming.
July 8, 2020
Worldlines by Adam Guest is a book about a character named Gary who commits a crime during one lucid dream and realises that the Many Worlds theory he has been learning about in class might actually be real and that this other version of himself is being punished for a crime he didn’t actually commit.
I was half-way reading the book when I knew I was going to give it a 5 out of 5 stars. It was intense, funny and surpising. I liked it so much that I didn’t find any negative points. However, the thing I liked the most was how the author managed to make it easy to follow. With topics like this it’s easy to get confused because of the amount of worldliness/parallel universes presented but I think Adam Guest did a very good job by dividing each worldline by colours right in the beginning of the chapters, that way I was able to know right away which version of the characters I was going to encounter. I tried to explain the story to my friends but I think I wasn’t able to do it in a non-confusing way so I really have to highlight how well done it is in the book.
I am not a very scientific person and get very confused and, honestly, easily bored with scientific theories but this book made me so interested in this Many Worlds theory and dreams since I myself can recall my dreams almost every night and have had a couple of lucid dreams. Because of this, I felt very attached to the story. I don’t know if this theory is real or not but this book could easily make you believe it is and also make you question your own dreams. I really enjoyed the story and how the different worldlines interacted with each other, how endless the possibilities of the same events are and how this book made me think about it.
I wasn’t able to find any spelling mistakes so I believe it is extremely well edited which makes me even more sure of my rating decision.
The ending was nothing like what I was expecting and it made me very curious with what might happen next. I had no expectations when I chose to read this book and it was such a good surprise! I believe this book is fit for everybody since it is an extremely interesting topic that can be related to any age group, there’s no profanity and the couple sexual references are barely noticeable.
I can’t recommend this book enough. A bit out of my preferable reading genre and I don’t feel disappointed at all.
I was half-way reading the book when I knew I was going to give it a 5 out of 5 stars. It was intense, funny and surpising. I liked it so much that I didn’t find any negative points. However, the thing I liked the most was how the author managed to make it easy to follow. With topics like this it’s easy to get confused because of the amount of worldliness/parallel universes presented but I think Adam Guest did a very good job by dividing each worldline by colours right in the beginning of the chapters, that way I was able to know right away which version of the characters I was going to encounter. I tried to explain the story to my friends but I think I wasn’t able to do it in a non-confusing way so I really have to highlight how well done it is in the book.
I am not a very scientific person and get very confused and, honestly, easily bored with scientific theories but this book made me so interested in this Many Worlds theory and dreams since I myself can recall my dreams almost every night and have had a couple of lucid dreams. Because of this, I felt very attached to the story. I don’t know if this theory is real or not but this book could easily make you believe it is and also make you question your own dreams. I really enjoyed the story and how the different worldlines interacted with each other, how endless the possibilities of the same events are and how this book made me think about it.
I wasn’t able to find any spelling mistakes so I believe it is extremely well edited which makes me even more sure of my rating decision.
The ending was nothing like what I was expecting and it made me very curious with what might happen next. I had no expectations when I chose to read this book and it was such a good surprise! I believe this book is fit for everybody since it is an extremely interesting topic that can be related to any age group, there’s no profanity and the couple sexual references are barely noticeable.
I can’t recommend this book enough. A bit out of my preferable reading genre and I don’t feel disappointed at all.
March 5, 2024
4.0⭐
Great idea exploration. Existential tension.
Worldlines novel is playing with the idea that what we see when we dream is real in a parallel world and that if we could control our dreams, we could control that parallel self's actions. The story follows four different POVs which are all the main character's parallel selves.
I really enjoyed the idea and its execution. It really made me think. The part where one of the parallel selves is accused of a murder he didn't commit was quite emotional.
The only big downside of the book is the length of some of its descriptions and that it takes too much time following the characters in day-to-day life before the actual story starts. It resulted in some boring passages.
Despite that, I still really enjoyed the book and I will be picking up the sequel.
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Great idea exploration. Existential tension.
Worldlines novel is playing with the idea that what we see when we dream is real in a parallel world and that if we could control our dreams, we could control that parallel self's actions. The story follows four different POVs which are all the main character's parallel selves.
I really enjoyed the idea and its execution. It really made me think. The part where one of the parallel selves is accused of a murder he didn't commit was quite emotional.
The only big downside of the book is the length of some of its descriptions and that it takes too much time following the characters in day-to-day life before the actual story starts. It resulted in some boring passages.
Despite that, I still really enjoyed the book and I will be picking up the sequel.
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April 21, 2021
This book word lines of many worlds novel by Adam guest was a new author as well as a new Genre for me but I really enjoyed it I give this books 5 stars
This story follows Gary Jackson while he try to understand the way dreams work and he tries to understand alternative realities thanks to his professor buzzard...
He has a blue timeline And a black timeline in these timelines the dreams he has are a form of reality in one the blue timeline he is with the love of his life Michelle perfect life perfect girlfriend until one night he goes to a birthday party for his best friends and sinaed ...well he accidentally kills Michelle but doesn’t remember...
The black timeline Gary is a long-term mental patient due to an accident when he was a teenager where is hit by an 18 wheeler he is unemployed and not with the woman he wants he is with his second choice Sinaed and his life is not so perfect...
This book kept you on your toes I loved how it kept switching between timelines books like this make you use your mind and have a moment where you think about is this really true could this really be true...
I would definitely recommend this book it’s listed as sci-fi and if you’re into the mind-boggling books this book is definitely for you good job Adam guest
This story follows Gary Jackson while he try to understand the way dreams work and he tries to understand alternative realities thanks to his professor buzzard...
He has a blue timeline And a black timeline in these timelines the dreams he has are a form of reality in one the blue timeline he is with the love of his life Michelle perfect life perfect girlfriend until one night he goes to a birthday party for his best friends and sinaed ...well he accidentally kills Michelle but doesn’t remember...
The black timeline Gary is a long-term mental patient due to an accident when he was a teenager where is hit by an 18 wheeler he is unemployed and not with the woman he wants he is with his second choice Sinaed and his life is not so perfect...
This book kept you on your toes I loved how it kept switching between timelines books like this make you use your mind and have a moment where you think about is this really true could this really be true...
I would definitely recommend this book it’s listed as sci-fi and if you’re into the mind-boggling books this book is definitely for you good job Adam guest
April 17, 2021
“Do you know what happens to our consciousness when we go to sleep?” Imagine a world with parallel lines where each one represents an alternative reality. If you dream about something, does it mean a version of you in another world is doing it? In Worldlines we see Gary living a different life in alternative realities. It started when an incident with a lorry that, in some lines, changed his life. But in each world, things happened differently. This book is about Gary’s life from many lines, where he dreams about stabbing another person in one of them. Will his dream take place in another world line? What if his dreams are another Gary’s reality? Can he go back and fix things? In this book, you’ll go through Gary’s life in different worlds to find the answers.
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October 31, 2025Have you ever wondered what happens to you while you sleep? Or if alternative versions of yourself exist? Ones where you had to face different challenges that led you to a life that’s not like the one you have now? Well, if you are interested in those topics, you should definitely read Worldlines, by Adam Guest. This novel tells the story of three different Gary Jacksons, the main character, in three different worldlines, or realities, existing simultaneously. In the one where he is a physics student, something terrible happens to him that he doesn’t remember, so he starts to investigate more and more about the Many Worlds Theory to see if there’s a possibility that another version of himself could have done that thing.
One of the most important issues that the novel addresses is that no matter what our circumstances are or what happens to us throughout life, we can still choose who we want to be. It is a story about the strength of character, of finding different ways to overcome adversity. It also goes through topics such as family, love and human relationships. These values underlie the surface of the story. In addition, the novel shows a great amount of information regarding scientific topics, especially physics ones, like the well-known Schrödinger's cat paradox. This may suppose a more complex plot, but the writer finds a way to make these theories understandable and highly appealing to all types of readers.
The novel has a structure based on the alternation of the three different worldlines narrated, with several chapters of approximately ten pages long each. Every story follows a chronological order and its own character development and plot buildup. When the reader gets to the point where the trouble starts, right in the middle of the book, the reading experience becomes more dynamic, as well as the novel's plot. The story starts to show more narrative tension, engaging the reader even more, and it never gets repetitive or boring at all. This is because it is an interesting and original plot which is written in a good way. It follows a narrative arc, where you have a situation that is jeopardized, and then its resolution. Furthermore, I think that the character development is done in a wonderful and very professional way. You can see how each Gary has mixed feelings about where his life is going and whether to believe in the Many Worlds theory or not. He also learns from his mistakes and tries to mend them. For example, when he decides to have dinner with his father and sister after a long time without speaking to them, or when he tries to have a good attitude towards Marcus, his best friend's boyfriend, who bullied him at school.
I think that the age of the readers that will be most interested in this novel starts at young adults and goes all the way to the elder. It is very appealing to a really wide audience, and that, in my opinion, is one of the strongest aspects that I find in it. Furthermore, I would recommend this novel to people with different tastes, from mystery or science, to romance and drama.
I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars because it is very well and professionally edited. I didn’t find any spelling or grammar mistakes, which is a very good thing. But more than anything, I think that this novel deserves the rating I gave to it because it tells an interesting and beautiful story, with a topic that can’t be seen in many books, and it does it beautifully. This is all because of Adam Guest, who is an extremely intelligent, witty and creative writer.
One of the most important issues that the novel addresses is that no matter what our circumstances are or what happens to us throughout life, we can still choose who we want to be. It is a story about the strength of character, of finding different ways to overcome adversity. It also goes through topics such as family, love and human relationships. These values underlie the surface of the story. In addition, the novel shows a great amount of information regarding scientific topics, especially physics ones, like the well-known Schrödinger's cat paradox. This may suppose a more complex plot, but the writer finds a way to make these theories understandable and highly appealing to all types of readers.
The novel has a structure based on the alternation of the three different worldlines narrated, with several chapters of approximately ten pages long each. Every story follows a chronological order and its own character development and plot buildup. When the reader gets to the point where the trouble starts, right in the middle of the book, the reading experience becomes more dynamic, as well as the novel's plot. The story starts to show more narrative tension, engaging the reader even more, and it never gets repetitive or boring at all. This is because it is an interesting and original plot which is written in a good way. It follows a narrative arc, where you have a situation that is jeopardized, and then its resolution. Furthermore, I think that the character development is done in a wonderful and very professional way. You can see how each Gary has mixed feelings about where his life is going and whether to believe in the Many Worlds theory or not. He also learns from his mistakes and tries to mend them. For example, when he decides to have dinner with his father and sister after a long time without speaking to them, or when he tries to have a good attitude towards Marcus, his best friend's boyfriend, who bullied him at school.
I think that the age of the readers that will be most interested in this novel starts at young adults and goes all the way to the elder. It is very appealing to a really wide audience, and that, in my opinion, is one of the strongest aspects that I find in it. Furthermore, I would recommend this novel to people with different tastes, from mystery or science, to romance and drama.
I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars because it is very well and professionally edited. I didn’t find any spelling or grammar mistakes, which is a very good thing. But more than anything, I think that this novel deserves the rating I gave to it because it tells an interesting and beautiful story, with a topic that can’t be seen in many books, and it does it beautifully. This is all because of Adam Guest, who is an extremely intelligent, witty and creative writer.
July 12, 2021
WOW. Just… wow. I will admit that at first, I was a bit bored. I felt the author was rambling a bit and I wrote in my notes, “What is this guy on about?” Well, I’ll tell ya… I wasn’t ready. I was in NO WAY ready. I arrived at a chapter where it was incredibly clear I was still residing with the same characters but the situation had completely changed. But it would, wouldn’t it? If, say, we were in a different dimension.
I love science fiction books but this was not what I am used to. I’m used to space stories complete with battles and interplanetary weaponry. Or stories about other species on different planets and the trials and climates they face. Not this. This was crazy! This was a whole new experience for me and I loved it!
Our main characters that we revolve around throughout each worldline are Gary, Michelle, and Sinead. Along with their families, of course. Sinead’s mother, Mary, plays a huge role in this story as well if you ask me. Mainly, though, Gary who finds that his professor might not be far off on his in depth tangent on life or death situations along with all the possible outcomes and the idea that all the possible outcomes have been played out in other parallel universes. This intrigued me from the start and I was excited to see where the story would go since there was NO WAY this book would have focused on this tangent so closely if it wasn’t going to matter later.
What, then, would happen if you became entangled in the crimes of a version of you from a parallel universe? What if you did something to land yourself in cuffs but you have no memory of doing it as it wasn’t you who did it in the first place? It was, instead, a you from a parallel universe. These are the things that kept me up at night.
Seriously though, after four hours of non stop reading and obsessing over the premise of this novel, I decided I should never sleep again, lest I end up in a parallel universe by accident and do something to ruin that dimension’s me.
Is any of this making sense?
This question brings me to my next point on this book. The author made this wild and complex idea into a story that was easily followed. Not once did I get lost in all the science behind what was happening. Guest wrote this book in a way that we could all understand and appreciate what was going on. While reading this book, you’ll jump back and forth between all the different worldlines, but the way he presents it is so easy to follow. Not once did I have to go back to make sure I understood what I just read.
I found myself gasping out loud multiple times while reading this. I was so enthralled by what was going on. I never could have seen any of it coming. It was fantastic! When I finally finished reading that first night, I kept my husband up talking about the book and debating what this might mean if the theories in this story were real. And if I’m being honest, this book has me believing.
This book is a wild ride and I wish I could say more but I really don’t want to give anything away. This book was so much fun to read and I would highly recommend it to anyone with an open mind who loves sci-fi mind-benders.
I mean, honestly, where else can you get a book that give you a sad ending, a happy ending, and a cliffhanger simultaneously!?
If you like reading books that make you forget who you are and where you are, I implore you to read this. But don’t just read it, become it. Do whatever you have to do to get in the zone so that there is nothing except you and this book. If you can immerse yourself completely, it is a wonderfully mind-boggling experience that will have you up at night wondering what parallel universe yous might do to your universe. 😉
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I love science fiction books but this was not what I am used to. I’m used to space stories complete with battles and interplanetary weaponry. Or stories about other species on different planets and the trials and climates they face. Not this. This was crazy! This was a whole new experience for me and I loved it!
Our main characters that we revolve around throughout each worldline are Gary, Michelle, and Sinead. Along with their families, of course. Sinead’s mother, Mary, plays a huge role in this story as well if you ask me. Mainly, though, Gary who finds that his professor might not be far off on his in depth tangent on life or death situations along with all the possible outcomes and the idea that all the possible outcomes have been played out in other parallel universes. This intrigued me from the start and I was excited to see where the story would go since there was NO WAY this book would have focused on this tangent so closely if it wasn’t going to matter later.
Is it not possible that whilst we sleep, our consciousness drifts into neighbouring Worldlines, passing through different eventualities, each one making perfect sense in that moment? Yet you wake up, you remember the journey through those Worldlines, and it’s only then you think about the lack of continuity. At this point, you just shrug it off as a weird dream, but I wake up in a morning, and I can recall a dream. This means I have made conscious memories, in my sleep, whilst I was unconscious. How do you explain that?”
What, then, would happen if you became entangled in the crimes of a version of you from a parallel universe? What if you did something to land yourself in cuffs but you have no memory of doing it as it wasn’t you who did it in the first place? It was, instead, a you from a parallel universe. These are the things that kept me up at night.
Seriously though, after four hours of non stop reading and obsessing over the premise of this novel, I decided I should never sleep again, lest I end up in a parallel universe by accident and do something to ruin that dimension’s me.
Is any of this making sense?
This question brings me to my next point on this book. The author made this wild and complex idea into a story that was easily followed. Not once did I get lost in all the science behind what was happening. Guest wrote this book in a way that we could all understand and appreciate what was going on. While reading this book, you’ll jump back and forth between all the different worldlines, but the way he presents it is so easy to follow. Not once did I have to go back to make sure I understood what I just read.
“I can’t process all of this,” I said. “It’s like there’s been a glitch in the matrix.” “That would be no more far-fetched a theory than you having been possessed by someone from another Worldline,” she commented.
I found myself gasping out loud multiple times while reading this. I was so enthralled by what was going on. I never could have seen any of it coming. It was fantastic! When I finally finished reading that first night, I kept my husband up talking about the book and debating what this might mean if the theories in this story were real. And if I’m being honest, this book has me believing.
This book is a wild ride and I wish I could say more but I really don’t want to give anything away. This book was so much fun to read and I would highly recommend it to anyone with an open mind who loves sci-fi mind-benders.
I mean, honestly, where else can you get a book that give you a sad ending, a happy ending, and a cliffhanger simultaneously!?
If you like reading books that make you forget who you are and where you are, I implore you to read this. But don’t just read it, become it. Do whatever you have to do to get in the zone so that there is nothing except you and this book. If you can immerse yourself completely, it is a wonderfully mind-boggling experience that will have you up at night wondering what parallel universe yous might do to your universe. 😉
But unconsciousness, and sleep by definition, would seem to disprove that theory. And yet we dream and make conscious memories in our sleep. The two facts don’t tally. There must be a missing link.”
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January 15, 2022
Worldlines is about Gary Jackson who’s worldlines are blurring within his dreams and he's starting to live in different multiverses through lucid dreaming. One worldline is perfect, one not so perfect, there's a crime in another one, and so on. I picked Worldlines up because I thought the idea of different universes and the butterfly effect were very interesting. Unfortunately, I absolutely hated it. My expectations were dense science stuff (typical with any hard sci-fi read) and a little mystery thrown in and instead it was pages and pages of dialogue and a very misogynistic main character.
The writing was one of the biggest flaws of this book. It was heavy with conversations but no dimension to any characters. It seemed to me that most of the conversations were not even relevant to the story and mostly just page filler. There were quite a few grammatical errors and mistakes. The way he portrayed women was not my favorite and the main character would say weird things. It was very difficult to read.
In conclusion, I would not recommend this book. I don't believe women will enjoy it and I'm sure some men would even be put off by it. It needs to be professionally reviewed and revised. Adam Guest mentioned he didn't want to write something that had been done thousands of times before which I thought was a great idea! Unfortunately, the characters were really one-note even though they chatted throughout the whole book and the only character I can describe in detail is gross and weird towards women. The book was mostly just talking and dreaming with more talking. Worldlines just didn't hit the mark- I was expecting much more.
Here are some of the things Gary Jackson said: He just seems sheisty..
February 3, 2021
Every event that happens and every decision made creates an alternate timeline. In Adam Guest’s Worldlines, we follow what happens after a lorry hits, or doesn’t hit, Gary Jackson. In the blue line, Gary Jackson is a physics student with his best friend Sinead. Professor Buzzard teaches them both about Hugh Everett’s Many Worlds theory. Around the same time, Gary and his girlfriend Michelle are taking a trip and then returning to celebrate Sinead’s birthday.
In the black line, Gary Jackson struggles with physical and mental pain. He doesn’t work, and he lives with his girlfriend Sinead. In a lucid dream, Gary stabs Michelle at Sinead’s birthday party. It was only a dream. But when Gary visits Mary, Sinead’s mother, who has dementia, she says she saw him stab Michelle. Did the murder actually happen? Can black line Gary reach the same world line as before? Can he help blue line Gary from being convicted of a murder that black line Gary committed?
If I haven’t lost you, the book is complicated and interesting. To read the rest of my review please check it out here: https://forums.onlinebookclub.org/vie...
In the black line, Gary Jackson struggles with physical and mental pain. He doesn’t work, and he lives with his girlfriend Sinead. In a lucid dream, Gary stabs Michelle at Sinead’s birthday party. It was only a dream. But when Gary visits Mary, Sinead’s mother, who has dementia, she says she saw him stab Michelle. Did the murder actually happen? Can black line Gary reach the same world line as before? Can he help blue line Gary from being convicted of a murder that black line Gary committed?
If I haven’t lost you, the book is complicated and interesting. To read the rest of my review please check it out here: https://forums.onlinebookclub.org/vie...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 22, 2021
This book gave me a massive reading slump. Took me a week and a half to finish. Cries.
Why didn't I just DNF this ladies & gents? Unfortunately it's a review copy and I shall persevere til the end.
The first 6 chapters were torture. I get that it's worldbuilding + character intro and whatnot but by god was it bland. Me and MC just don't click. Halfway through and I still don't give a flying fufu about him.
It's basically about alternate dimensions. Long story short, your choices create alternate realities. Think Robert Frost "Road not Taken" and assume other you take that road. But wait, in this book, your other self commit murder and you get convicted.... are you intrigued yet? I was, for a bit. Execution wise.....boring.
Read A Thousand Pieces of You instead. More likeable characters.
Why didn't I just DNF this ladies & gents? Unfortunately it's a review copy and I shall persevere til the end.
The first 6 chapters were torture. I get that it's worldbuilding + character intro and whatnot but by god was it bland. Me and MC just don't click. Halfway through and I still don't give a flying fufu about him.
It's basically about alternate dimensions. Long story short, your choices create alternate realities. Think Robert Frost "Road not Taken" and assume other you take that road. But wait, in this book, your other self commit murder and you get convicted.... are you intrigued yet? I was, for a bit. Execution wise.....boring.
Read A Thousand Pieces of You instead. More likeable characters.
June 5, 2021
Worldlines: A “Many Worlds” Novel of sci-fi and fantasy genre. The book has a parallel universe. The novel revolves around the protagonist- Gary who is fascinated and determined to understand the science behind dreams and alternative realities. The novel shows three different Gary Jacksons in three different worlds, or one can say three different realities which exist concomitantly, in one of the three worlds, he is a science student, a physics student to be precise and something bad happens with him which h cannot remember so he starts investigating. In his investigation, he explores more and more possibilities of the existence of other worlds and tries to check whether another version of himself could have done that thing or not.
What I loved the most about the book is the writing style. The story is no doubt intriguing, but the writing style is also good. It maintains our interest through the story and has simple words and language to understand the terms. The novel in short gives us a message that no matter what our circumstances, conditions and hurdles are we can still choose who we want to be. The main character – Gary reflects the characteristics of a strong and passionate person. He is determined to do what he wants to do and never backs down from any difficulty. The novel also throws some light on family and human relationships. Author- Adam Guest has done the plot build-up and character development quite well. The novel might be low in the starting but with enough patience, when you reach the middle, t takes a dynamic turn and will engage you more.
The first thing I disliked about the novel is excessive information. Sometimes it felt like reading a science book rather than the fantasy genre. Some parts became quite boring for me but if you have interests and like reading some physics stuff, you can pick this one up. Although the plot was interesting, it was complex. Some paragraphs and pages required rereading from my side to fully understand what is really going on. And I found some parts of the book unnecessarily stretched. I found some unnecessary information that I think can be skipped or omitted. But again if you are someone who is into these kinds of topics, then you should read worldlines because the author has found a good way to make these theories comprehensive and penetrable.
I would like to rate this book 2 out of 5 stars. The novel is dynamic and engaging enough. The novel is thrilling and interesting. Adam Guest tried his best to give us something new and something to keep us occupied and I think he was successful in doing so. This thrilling story will leave you wondering about the existence of a multi-universe. In short, the book opens our mind to things which we before you thought is impossible or non-existent.
If you too have ever wondered what happens to you while you sleep Or if alternative versions of yourself exist, then you might like this book. . I’ve never read the topic of the multi-universe before so I Picked up this novel. So the people who are curious to know more about this term can pick this book. Also, someone who is interested in physics should read it. The book is for young adults, for the people who love a good thriller, mystery and sci-fi.
There was no error in this book and the editing was quite good.
One of my favourite line from the novel is "Our subconscious is consciously who we are"
What I loved the most about the book is the writing style. The story is no doubt intriguing, but the writing style is also good. It maintains our interest through the story and has simple words and language to understand the terms. The novel in short gives us a message that no matter what our circumstances, conditions and hurdles are we can still choose who we want to be. The main character – Gary reflects the characteristics of a strong and passionate person. He is determined to do what he wants to do and never backs down from any difficulty. The novel also throws some light on family and human relationships. Author- Adam Guest has done the plot build-up and character development quite well. The novel might be low in the starting but with enough patience, when you reach the middle, t takes a dynamic turn and will engage you more.
The first thing I disliked about the novel is excessive information. Sometimes it felt like reading a science book rather than the fantasy genre. Some parts became quite boring for me but if you have interests and like reading some physics stuff, you can pick this one up. Although the plot was interesting, it was complex. Some paragraphs and pages required rereading from my side to fully understand what is really going on. And I found some parts of the book unnecessarily stretched. I found some unnecessary information that I think can be skipped or omitted. But again if you are someone who is into these kinds of topics, then you should read worldlines because the author has found a good way to make these theories comprehensive and penetrable.
I would like to rate this book 2 out of 5 stars. The novel is dynamic and engaging enough. The novel is thrilling and interesting. Adam Guest tried his best to give us something new and something to keep us occupied and I think he was successful in doing so. This thrilling story will leave you wondering about the existence of a multi-universe. In short, the book opens our mind to things which we before you thought is impossible or non-existent.
If you too have ever wondered what happens to you while you sleep Or if alternative versions of yourself exist, then you might like this book. . I’ve never read the topic of the multi-universe before so I Picked up this novel. So the people who are curious to know more about this term can pick this book. Also, someone who is interested in physics should read it. The book is for young adults, for the people who love a good thriller, mystery and sci-fi.
There was no error in this book and the editing was quite good.
One of my favourite line from the novel is "Our subconscious is consciously who we are"
July 26, 2021
Gary commits a murder in his dream. He did not think much of it. Somewhere far away, however, another Gary, in an alternate worldline, is acquitted of a murder he has no memory of. Is there a connection? Through the act of lucid dreaming, could Gary have killed someone in another worldline? And now because of his actions could his counterpart be falsely accused? Gary realizes his mistake and tries to help his counterpart out.
Worldlines by Adam Guest revolves around the concept of many worlds-scenarios where multiple worldlines play out different probabilities of the same situation. The author has explained the idea of a multiverse in the simplest and most comprehensive way. I was new to this concept. Yet, I was able to understand the book without much difficulty. Even though I am not a firm believer in this theory, I was interested in the notion of experiencing other worldlines through dreams. It gave me shivers. And made me reflect on all the dreams that I remembered from the time I was a child. My favorite part of the novel was the court scene. Gary was presented in court for the murder he supposedly committed. The arguments presented from both sides engaged me. Regardless, I felt the verdict was the highlight. It took me by surprise. Yet, it closely stuck to the many world theory which brought in a sense of continuation.
I disliked the repetition. There are many instances where the incident of the lorry and the scene of the murder are described. In my opinion, they could be avoided. Likewise, I felt there were times when the plot distracted away from the focus of the story. Especially, the first 80 pages gave me the impression that I was reading a romantic story, and not a novel of a crime committed between worldlines. I believe the author could have easily negated some parts of the story, without losing out on the essence.
I will rate this book 2 out of 4 stars. The book introduced me to the theory of many worlds which intrigued me greatly. The book was well-edited which made my reading smooth. Though, even with an interesting concept, repetition and unnecessary development in the story gave me the impression of weak execution.
The story had some sexually explicit scenes, so I would recommend this book to readers above the age of sixteen. Other than that, I feel people who are interested in the ideas of parallel universes should give this novel a read.
Worldlines by Adam Guest revolves around the concept of many worlds-scenarios where multiple worldlines play out different probabilities of the same situation. The author has explained the idea of a multiverse in the simplest and most comprehensive way. I was new to this concept. Yet, I was able to understand the book without much difficulty. Even though I am not a firm believer in this theory, I was interested in the notion of experiencing other worldlines through dreams. It gave me shivers. And made me reflect on all the dreams that I remembered from the time I was a child. My favorite part of the novel was the court scene. Gary was presented in court for the murder he supposedly committed. The arguments presented from both sides engaged me. Regardless, I felt the verdict was the highlight. It took me by surprise. Yet, it closely stuck to the many world theory which brought in a sense of continuation.
I disliked the repetition. There are many instances where the incident of the lorry and the scene of the murder are described. In my opinion, they could be avoided. Likewise, I felt there were times when the plot distracted away from the focus of the story. Especially, the first 80 pages gave me the impression that I was reading a romantic story, and not a novel of a crime committed between worldlines. I believe the author could have easily negated some parts of the story, without losing out on the essence.
I will rate this book 2 out of 4 stars. The book introduced me to the theory of many worlds which intrigued me greatly. The book was well-edited which made my reading smooth. Though, even with an interesting concept, repetition and unnecessary development in the story gave me the impression of weak execution.
The story had some sexually explicit scenes, so I would recommend this book to readers above the age of sixteen. Other than that, I feel people who are interested in the ideas of parallel universes should give this novel a read.
June 8, 2023
Worldlines by Adam Guest is a mesmerizing novel that effortlessly transports readers on a journey through destiny. With its compelling narrative and thought-provoking concepts, this book is a remarkable achievement that will captivate readers from beginning to end.
The novel's premise is ingeniously crafted, introducing the concept of "worldlines" – interconnected timelines that shape the destiny of individuals and the world itself. The author masterfully weaves together multiple “Worldlines". Each time the story changes to a different “worldline” it is labeled red, green, black, and so forth. This helps the reader keep track of the storyline and not get confused.
One of the strengths of Worldlines lies in its character development. The author brings to life a cast of characters, who exist in each storyline but vary slightly on how their experiences shape them. Every character is intricately drawn and deeply relatable.
The author's attention to detail is commendable, creating a vivid and immersive reading experience. I was so impressed with the level of thought and work that must have gone into crafting this story. Even though the storylines contain the same characters, the author manages to make them different enough that they are unique to their “worldline”.
Worldlines is an extraordinary novel that seamlessly blends science fiction and philosophy into a study of destiny. With its compelling characters, evocative prose, and profound themes, this book is a triumph.
I'm looking forward to reading the sequel, however, this book can stand on its own. I was so captivated that I finished it in three days.
The novel's premise is ingeniously crafted, introducing the concept of "worldlines" – interconnected timelines that shape the destiny of individuals and the world itself. The author masterfully weaves together multiple “Worldlines". Each time the story changes to a different “worldline” it is labeled red, green, black, and so forth. This helps the reader keep track of the storyline and not get confused.
One of the strengths of Worldlines lies in its character development. The author brings to life a cast of characters, who exist in each storyline but vary slightly on how their experiences shape them. Every character is intricately drawn and deeply relatable.
The author's attention to detail is commendable, creating a vivid and immersive reading experience. I was so impressed with the level of thought and work that must have gone into crafting this story. Even though the storylines contain the same characters, the author manages to make them different enough that they are unique to their “worldline”.
Worldlines is an extraordinary novel that seamlessly blends science fiction and philosophy into a study of destiny. With its compelling characters, evocative prose, and profound themes, this book is a triumph.
I'm looking forward to reading the sequel, however, this book can stand on its own. I was so captivated that I finished it in three days.
July 15, 2021
Review of an interesting novel.
Worldlines: A "Many Worlds" Novel by Adam Guest.
This book is the first of a two book series about a man who has a lucid dream in which he murders his girlfriend at his best friend's birthday party. It seems like the author is doing an awful lot of story line repeats when he is actually telling the same story from several different angles.
The story is completely imaginative and mostly makes for decent reading. There are some grammatical mistakes and some punctuation mistakes as well, but overall, the flow of the story is pretty smooth.
There are some instances where mild profanity is used by some of the characters, but they are not used all that frequently and they do not appear to be too offensive unless you have strict religious views on the use of profanity. I personally object to the phrases involving OMG being used due to my religious beliefs. Some other readers may also take offense when reading such phrases as that and even hearing such phrases. Unfortunately too many so called Christians think it is perfectly okay to talk that way. Such people need to learn what being a Christian really means.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book does not contain graphic or gory scenes in it. I was expecting to find the book totally unfit for reading. That is clearly not the case here.
Because of the profanity and grammatical and punctuation mistakes I found throughout the book, I can only give a rating of four stars out of five stars.
Worldlines: A "Many Worlds" Novel by Adam Guest.
This book is the first of a two book series about a man who has a lucid dream in which he murders his girlfriend at his best friend's birthday party. It seems like the author is doing an awful lot of story line repeats when he is actually telling the same story from several different angles.
The story is completely imaginative and mostly makes for decent reading. There are some grammatical mistakes and some punctuation mistakes as well, but overall, the flow of the story is pretty smooth.
There are some instances where mild profanity is used by some of the characters, but they are not used all that frequently and they do not appear to be too offensive unless you have strict religious views on the use of profanity. I personally object to the phrases involving OMG being used due to my religious beliefs. Some other readers may also take offense when reading such phrases as that and even hearing such phrases. Unfortunately too many so called Christians think it is perfectly okay to talk that way. Such people need to learn what being a Christian really means.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book does not contain graphic or gory scenes in it. I was expecting to find the book totally unfit for reading. That is clearly not the case here.
Because of the profanity and grammatical and punctuation mistakes I found throughout the book, I can only give a rating of four stars out of five stars.
May 1, 2021
I reviewed Worldlines by Adam Guest for onlinebookclub.org and although I thoroughly enjoyed it, I often found myself trying to follow the ‘worlds’ too closely, trying to understand whether there really was the possibility of us occupying several dimensions at once, and this detracted from the flow of the novel. The book seems to have been professionally edited as I found very few spelling mistakes or grammatical errors.
Worldlines is a sci-fi/fantasy novel about a multiverse rather than a universe, where the protagonist, Gary, gradually realises, with the help of his university professor, that he might be actually existing in more than one world at any given moment. Events are happening around him that he has no memory of and which he cannot explain. With the help of his friends and family, he attempts to discover the scientific background behind what’s going on and whether it could be real.
Wordlines seems to have some sort of science behind it and whether this is based on evidence or just in the author’s imagination is unclear. Regardless of this, it is a well-thought-out and entertaining novel and kept me turning those pages.
It’s difficult to describe the characters due to the nature of the story. For instance, in one worldline, Gary has a girlfriend called Siobhan, however, in another worldline, Siobhan is his best friend, and he has a different girlfriend. I found that the majority of the characters were likeable and added substance to the story. The author’s descriptive writing enables the reader to form a bond with many of them.
The novel focusses a lot on lucid dreaming, and the author does a great job in explaining what this is, whilst still involving the reader in the story. Lucid dreaming enables you to essentially control your dreams, with them playing out the way you want them to. I’m pretty sure that many people who read this novel will have an interest in how they can control their dreams and will research further into this.
I enjoyed trying to work out how worldlines could work whilst I was reading this book and whether living in a multiverse could be a possibility. However, my mind is far from being a scientific one, so I think I just need to accept what I’m reading and enjoy the novel!
For me, the book ended too suddenly. There was no real finality to the last chapter, and I think the author could perhaps have added another chapter to close things down with the main character. In essence, I was left wondering, but perhaps this is the author’s intention and is writing a sequel.
The book would appeal to readers who are interested in sci-fi and fantasy and to those who are curious about the world we occupy. I would recommend Worldlines to Young Adults and upwards. There is no profanity or erotic content and therefore is suitable for all ages.
Worldlines is a sci-fi/fantasy novel about a multiverse rather than a universe, where the protagonist, Gary, gradually realises, with the help of his university professor, that he might be actually existing in more than one world at any given moment. Events are happening around him that he has no memory of and which he cannot explain. With the help of his friends and family, he attempts to discover the scientific background behind what’s going on and whether it could be real.
Wordlines seems to have some sort of science behind it and whether this is based on evidence or just in the author’s imagination is unclear. Regardless of this, it is a well-thought-out and entertaining novel and kept me turning those pages.
It’s difficult to describe the characters due to the nature of the story. For instance, in one worldline, Gary has a girlfriend called Siobhan, however, in another worldline, Siobhan is his best friend, and he has a different girlfriend. I found that the majority of the characters were likeable and added substance to the story. The author’s descriptive writing enables the reader to form a bond with many of them.
The novel focusses a lot on lucid dreaming, and the author does a great job in explaining what this is, whilst still involving the reader in the story. Lucid dreaming enables you to essentially control your dreams, with them playing out the way you want them to. I’m pretty sure that many people who read this novel will have an interest in how they can control their dreams and will research further into this.
I enjoyed trying to work out how worldlines could work whilst I was reading this book and whether living in a multiverse could be a possibility. However, my mind is far from being a scientific one, so I think I just need to accept what I’m reading and enjoy the novel!
For me, the book ended too suddenly. There was no real finality to the last chapter, and I think the author could perhaps have added another chapter to close things down with the main character. In essence, I was left wondering, but perhaps this is the author’s intention and is writing a sequel.
The book would appeal to readers who are interested in sci-fi and fantasy and to those who are curious about the world we occupy. I would recommend Worldlines to Young Adults and upwards. There is no profanity or erotic content and therefore is suitable for all ages.
July 6, 2021
This one took me some time to adjust to. The writing style is unique and somewhat simplistic, but eventually I found myself enjoying it very much. If the writing style is simple, the concepts are complex. Jumping between distinct world timelines could get confusing, but as they intersected the story developed in a creative manner. I wondered how the author would bring all of it to a conclusion and while I was not exactly disappointed, it wasn't as complete as I would have liked. Still, this is worth a read for those who don't mind getting their minds stretched and who are able to keep competing streams of thought clear alongside each other. This is a worthy effort and I look forward to seeing where the story lines go from here.
December 4, 2020
WORLDLINES: A 'MANY WORLDS' NOVEL is a mystery and science-fiction combination by Adam Guest. The story revolves around the multi-verse perspectives of the main character, Gary Jackson. Having this unexplained phenomenon of multi-verse and lucid dreaming, Gary Jackson is then under the spell of how these crazy science theories and evidence for the readers to find out how the characters would unravel the mysteries of multi-verses. Though the story will bring the readers the thoughts of Gary Jackson, he'll be with interesting supporting characters of Sinead O'Brien and Michelle Peyton. They are vital in the story's world-building.
I agree that Worldlines is a well-thought, well-written book. I am fascinated by the book's science mystery element for that is I think the reason I keep on turning page after page. It lives up to the author's note that this book does have multi-verses as his precaution for the readers who will have difficulty to follow. But as a lover of this and having read through, this is an easy read despite the multiple perspectives. I love how Gary Jackson is a reliable narrator; even he juggles his mind to different perspectives. Honestly, this is my first time reading this kind of story convention, and I was drawn to it, for it is very thought-provoking; thus, leading the readers to rethink their personal experiences with their dreams and their reality.
This book is mind-blowing because it revolves around its premise that only science, Physics specifically, can explain the things going on. I love how the author juxtaposes theories and real events to lay the happenings down to the characters in the book. I also love the discussions of quantum physics in it. The characters are written very intelligently for them to go along how Physics works and explains the events. For characters, I like Sinead more than Michelle, for she is warmer, smarter, and more patient with Gary's deprecating character. On the other hand, Gary's world in multi-verse shows the readers how human life can be imperfect despite the many-worlds a person can be in.
It is important to mention how the theme of friendship plays a significant role in the story. I love Sinead, both as a girlfriend and best friend to Gary. I must say that she is a well- written secondary lead character. Her role is vital to the story's world-building and dynamics of how friendship should be. Kudos to the author for not ruining Sinead's character in every Gary's perspective in the story, especially in her role as a best friend.
I look forward to having a sequel to this book. I was shocked when the book just ended, for I thought of some more explanations and understanding of the complexity of lucid dreaming in many worlds. Overall I rate this book as 4 out of 5 stars, for there are structures of the book that I feel need to develop, especially the show don't tell kind of story-telling. I want to recommend this book to all science nerds. Fans of the Big Bang Theory will like the discussions of Physics in the book. This book will also fascinate researchers of psychology where lucid dreaming is concerned.
I agree that Worldlines is a well-thought, well-written book. I am fascinated by the book's science mystery element for that is I think the reason I keep on turning page after page. It lives up to the author's note that this book does have multi-verses as his precaution for the readers who will have difficulty to follow. But as a lover of this and having read through, this is an easy read despite the multiple perspectives. I love how Gary Jackson is a reliable narrator; even he juggles his mind to different perspectives. Honestly, this is my first time reading this kind of story convention, and I was drawn to it, for it is very thought-provoking; thus, leading the readers to rethink their personal experiences with their dreams and their reality.
This book is mind-blowing because it revolves around its premise that only science, Physics specifically, can explain the things going on. I love how the author juxtaposes theories and real events to lay the happenings down to the characters in the book. I also love the discussions of quantum physics in it. The characters are written very intelligently for them to go along how Physics works and explains the events. For characters, I like Sinead more than Michelle, for she is warmer, smarter, and more patient with Gary's deprecating character. On the other hand, Gary's world in multi-verse shows the readers how human life can be imperfect despite the many-worlds a person can be in.
It is important to mention how the theme of friendship plays a significant role in the story. I love Sinead, both as a girlfriend and best friend to Gary. I must say that she is a well- written secondary lead character. Her role is vital to the story's world-building and dynamics of how friendship should be. Kudos to the author for not ruining Sinead's character in every Gary's perspective in the story, especially in her role as a best friend.
I look forward to having a sequel to this book. I was shocked when the book just ended, for I thought of some more explanations and understanding of the complexity of lucid dreaming in many worlds. Overall I rate this book as 4 out of 5 stars, for there are structures of the book that I feel need to develop, especially the show don't tell kind of story-telling. I want to recommend this book to all science nerds. Fans of the Big Bang Theory will like the discussions of Physics in the book. This book will also fascinate researchers of psychology where lucid dreaming is concerned.
July 8, 2020
World lines is a fascinating book about an alternative to death. It is well written and really gets you sucked in. You never want to put it down. It keeps you on the edge of what happens next and a what the heck is going on. It really makes you question life as you know it. Do our lives exist in different world lines. It is well written and thought out. I really would recomend it to anyone who loves a good book.
August 4, 2020
Worldlines by Adam Guest was quite mind blowing.
At first it can get confusing and you start to Wonder if it worth it. But trust me, keep Reading it gets soo good you will not be able to put it down.
It had humour which was unexpected but was not forced either.
If you like théories on multi-verses and other dimensions and réalités this book is for.
What I like most about this book is the way the author was able to switch from one realty to another without it being too complexe and confusion to understand.
It was well written, I would definitely watch this if it were a movie.I honestly was not expecting to love it as much as I did but my mind was blown.
At first it can get confusing and you start to Wonder if it worth it. But trust me, keep Reading it gets soo good you will not be able to put it down.
It had humour which was unexpected but was not forced either.
If you like théories on multi-verses and other dimensions and réalités this book is for.
What I like most about this book is the way the author was able to switch from one realty to another without it being too complexe and confusion to understand.
It was well written, I would definitely watch this if it were a movie.I honestly was not expecting to love it as much as I did but my mind was blown.
October 1, 2022
great read
Interesting story, loved hearing their stories entwined. expands thinking on what happens when your dream. I loved reading how different each person was in their worldines.
Interesting story, loved hearing their stories entwined. expands thinking on what happens when your dream. I loved reading how different each person was in their worldines.
October 16, 2020
Im super happy i got a chance to read this amazing novel. Very well written and thought provoking.
January 26, 2021
Very interesting!
July 7, 2021
I loved it for the most part, although it can get confusing at times.
August 6, 2020
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May 11, 2021
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July 26, 2021
Great!
This book made me really think about why things happen as they do. I think that anyone with even a passing curiosity for the Many Worlds theory would enjoy this novel. A good explanation of the theory is given,
This book made me really think about why things happen as they do. I think that anyone with even a passing curiosity for the Many Worlds theory would enjoy this novel. A good explanation of the theory is given,
July 2, 2023
"Our subconcious is conciously who we are". This quote summarizes the crux of Worldlines by Adam Guest.
Worldlines tell the story of a Gary Jackson or Gary Jacksons that live simultaneously in different worldlines. In this science-fiction novel infused with a little bit of crime, Adam Guest takes us on a ride through the different realities of Gary Jackson that exists and shows us how a series of events can lead to various outcomes forming different realities. Worldlines is the first book in the Many Worlds series.
Worldlines is so different from what I usually read. I was very impressed with the structure and the storyline of the novel. It didn't feel rushed although it was a bit slow and dull at the beginning, I found myself deeply curious about it all(The Many Worlds Interpretation) and wanted to see how it all played out. I admire the flow and the coherence of his writing. It was indeed effortless and well written. I must commend the author on his wits and intellect because of the broad and unique theme(The Many Worlds Interpretation) he based his novel on. The plot was atypical and magnetic. It had a lot of twists and turns.
As I pointed out earlier, there are different variations of Gary Jackson. Black line Gary is the product of a terrible outcome in his worldline - an accident that left him with a limp and a damaged right hand. He lives with his girlfriend Sinead O'Brien and her family. He bore some resentment toward Michelle Peyton - his high school crush(in one worldline) where he lucid dreamed about killing her which led to a series of events that could never be amended.He was my least favourite character as he was very self-centered and had the tendencies of a sadist.
Here, blue line Gary luckily escapes the accident leaving him with a different reality where he is dating Michelle while Sinead is his best friend. He and his girlfriend take a trip to Italy where they both get injured skiing and ultimately creates another worldline. I liked him because of the genuine love he has for the people around him.
I really enjoyed this book mainly because of the plot twists and the interesting and unique theory it was written off of.It has a bittersweet ending.
I recommend it for science fiction, fantasy and young adult readers. It is without a doubt a great read.
I give this book three out of four stars. I did not find any errors in the book.
Worldlines tell the story of a Gary Jackson or Gary Jacksons that live simultaneously in different worldlines. In this science-fiction novel infused with a little bit of crime, Adam Guest takes us on a ride through the different realities of Gary Jackson that exists and shows us how a series of events can lead to various outcomes forming different realities. Worldlines is the first book in the Many Worlds series.
Worldlines is so different from what I usually read. I was very impressed with the structure and the storyline of the novel. It didn't feel rushed although it was a bit slow and dull at the beginning, I found myself deeply curious about it all(The Many Worlds Interpretation) and wanted to see how it all played out. I admire the flow and the coherence of his writing. It was indeed effortless and well written. I must commend the author on his wits and intellect because of the broad and unique theme(The Many Worlds Interpretation) he based his novel on. The plot was atypical and magnetic. It had a lot of twists and turns.
As I pointed out earlier, there are different variations of Gary Jackson. Black line Gary is the product of a terrible outcome in his worldline - an accident that left him with a limp and a damaged right hand. He lives with his girlfriend Sinead O'Brien and her family. He bore some resentment toward Michelle Peyton - his high school crush(in one worldline) where he lucid dreamed about killing her which led to a series of events that could never be amended.He was my least favourite character as he was very self-centered and had the tendencies of a sadist.
Here, blue line Gary luckily escapes the accident leaving him with a different reality where he is dating Michelle while Sinead is his best friend. He and his girlfriend take a trip to Italy where they both get injured skiing and ultimately creates another worldline. I liked him because of the genuine love he has for the people around him.
I really enjoyed this book mainly because of the plot twists and the interesting and unique theory it was written off of.It has a bittersweet ending.
I recommend it for science fiction, fantasy and young adult readers. It is without a doubt a great read.
I give this book three out of four stars. I did not find any errors in the book.
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