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A Page in Your Diary: An 1980s Time Travel Adventure
Ten insane days. One miraculous opportunity to re-write the past.
"If you lived through the 1980s and love time-travel novels, you'll struggle to find a more addictive read than Pearson's latest gem." - Joanna James
In May 1987 Jackie Benton received a heartbreaking phone call from her boyfriend, Sean Hardy, bringing an end to their five-year relationship. He’d fallen for a fellow student at Exeter University.
Sean and Jackie would never see each other again.
Thirty-three years later, Sean returns to his home town. There, he inadvertently discovers what became of Jackie Benton.
That discovery instigates a series of events, culminating in a miraculous journey back in time – only days before a catastrophic event in 1988 destroyed Jackie’s life. Unbelievably, Sean has been gifted a chance to befriend his first love and steer her away from certain tragedy.
However, Sean faces one major obstacle – Jackie is an angsty youth, and he’s old enough to be her father. Then, there’s the challenge of keeping his true identity a secret while navigating life in ’80s Britain.
With time against him, can Sean connect with his one-time love and make amends for the pain his younger self caused, or will the same tragic history repeat itself?
"If you lived through the 1980s and love time-travel novels, you'll struggle to find a more addictive read than Pearson's latest gem." - Joanna James
In May 1987 Jackie Benton received a heartbreaking phone call from her boyfriend, Sean Hardy, bringing an end to their five-year relationship. He’d fallen for a fellow student at Exeter University.
Sean and Jackie would never see each other again.
Thirty-three years later, Sean returns to his home town. There, he inadvertently discovers what became of Jackie Benton.
That discovery instigates a series of events, culminating in a miraculous journey back in time – only days before a catastrophic event in 1988 destroyed Jackie’s life. Unbelievably, Sean has been gifted a chance to befriend his first love and steer her away from certain tragedy.
However, Sean faces one major obstacle – Jackie is an angsty youth, and he’s old enough to be her father. Then, there’s the challenge of keeping his true identity a secret while navigating life in ’80s Britain.
With time against him, can Sean connect with his one-time love and make amends for the pain his younger self caused, or will the same tragic history repeat itself?
385 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 7, 2020
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April 29, 2021
Such a wonderfully warm and engaging feel-good book whose real magic lies in its ability to show you yourself in every page.
Simply wonderful!!
Simply wonderful!!
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January 20, 2022I'm going to put this one on hold for now. I made it to 52% and I'm not enjoying it unfortunately. Unlike the first book I read from the author - Tuned Out which I loved, this one is missing something. It's an OK read but it doesn't excite me at all. I feel like I've seen (read) it all before. Perhaps my disinterest can be partially blamed on 11.22.63 by King, which is probably the best time travel novel of all times and this one just doesn't stand a chance comparedto that.
January 26, 2024
I f you know me you know I love a time travel novel (unless it involves men in kilts), so when I saw this book available on Kindle Unlimited I was intrigued.
Sean Hardy thinks he has been (relatively) happily married for over thirty years, then he discovers his wife has been cheating on him. After the divorce he decides he can no longer in the West Country and his wife and her lover have remained in the same town, so he returns to his childhood home of Guildford, even though his parents are both dead and his brother lives abroad. Running into an old school friend/acquaintance he finds out that he recently missed a school reunion, the friend takes great delight in recounting who has fared badly and then ghoulishly listing the people that have died. None of this is much interest to Sean until he mentions Jackie Benton, she was Sean's first girlfriend, they were together for five years, until Sean met his now ex-wife at Exeter university and rather cowardly dumped Jackie by phone. Apparently Jackie died only a year after they broke up! When Sean visits her parents to offer his condolences her step-father accuses Sean of being the cause - brandishing an incriminating page from Jackie's diary which says she doesn't want to live after being dumped by Sean.
Somehow Sean is transported back to 1988, just a few weeks before Jackie's tragic death, all he can think (once he realises what has happened) is that he has been sent back in time to prevent her suicide.
As someone said on the Amazon page, if you remember the 1980s and love a time travel novel this is right up your street. Its nice for the protagonist to be an overweight fifty-something man trying to connect with his twenty-something former girlfriend and I loved the trip down Memory Lane - I'd totally forgotten that nothing used to be open on a Sunday.
Its fun seeing how Sean finds money and a place to stay, then finding its not so easy to become friends with a young woman - love his cover story!
Overall, a really great story.
Read on my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
Sean Hardy thinks he has been (relatively) happily married for over thirty years, then he discovers his wife has been cheating on him. After the divorce he decides he can no longer in the West Country and his wife and her lover have remained in the same town, so he returns to his childhood home of Guildford, even though his parents are both dead and his brother lives abroad. Running into an old school friend/acquaintance he finds out that he recently missed a school reunion, the friend takes great delight in recounting who has fared badly and then ghoulishly listing the people that have died. None of this is much interest to Sean until he mentions Jackie Benton, she was Sean's first girlfriend, they were together for five years, until Sean met his now ex-wife at Exeter university and rather cowardly dumped Jackie by phone. Apparently Jackie died only a year after they broke up! When Sean visits her parents to offer his condolences her step-father accuses Sean of being the cause - brandishing an incriminating page from Jackie's diary which says she doesn't want to live after being dumped by Sean.
Somehow Sean is transported back to 1988, just a few weeks before Jackie's tragic death, all he can think (once he realises what has happened) is that he has been sent back in time to prevent her suicide.
As someone said on the Amazon page, if you remember the 1980s and love a time travel novel this is right up your street. Its nice for the protagonist to be an overweight fifty-something man trying to connect with his twenty-something former girlfriend and I loved the trip down Memory Lane - I'd totally forgotten that nothing used to be open on a Sunday.
Its fun seeing how Sean finds money and a place to stay, then finding its not so easy to become friends with a young woman - love his cover story!
Overall, a really great story.
Read on my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
August 22, 2020
How do I find the words to describe how much I absolutely loved this book
I gave this book 5 stars because that's the most I could give. However I would have given it 10 if it was possible. I struggle to find the words to describe how I feel about this book. I have thought of many, for example Superb, Amazing, Unable to put down, Page turner, Gripping, to name but a few. Words that give a good description of what this book is.
However this book gave so much more than I can ever have imagined it would. I obviously knew when I got a new novel from Keith A Pearson. I was going to be in for a really good read. That goes without saying, all the books by this author have been Brilliant. I have not read one I haven't enjoyed yet. This author always delivers with a great plot, relatable and we'll developed characters.
This was something else, I became really invested in the characters. I could feel the emotions of Jackie and Sean so strongly, coming through in Mr Pearson's Superb writing of them. The descriptions of the 80's was so real, I could see the scenes vividly in my mind eye. I can remember the 80's and being young and into the music and fashions of the era. The author got it spot on with attitudes of that time. There were also a few surprises in things like the popular confectionery of that time, the models of cars, which are no longer around. The detail is so good.
This book is a love story, a mystery, a thriller. It has nostalgia. However what it really does have is Heart. What I mean by that is it evokes such emotion and I do not mean all hearts and flowers. I am talking some real powerful emotion. Part of the storyline is about a difficult to deal with issue which I feel was dealt with sensitively.
It also had a great warmth and humour. I recommend you read it and see for yourself. I do not know how Mr Pearson does it, but he never fails to deliver a good book.
This time Mr Pearson, in my opinion has Surpassed himself. All I can say is Thank you Mr Pearson you are truly a very talented writer.
I gave this book 5 stars because that's the most I could give. However I would have given it 10 if it was possible. I struggle to find the words to describe how I feel about this book. I have thought of many, for example Superb, Amazing, Unable to put down, Page turner, Gripping, to name but a few. Words that give a good description of what this book is.
However this book gave so much more than I can ever have imagined it would. I obviously knew when I got a new novel from Keith A Pearson. I was going to be in for a really good read. That goes without saying, all the books by this author have been Brilliant. I have not read one I haven't enjoyed yet. This author always delivers with a great plot, relatable and we'll developed characters.
This was something else, I became really invested in the characters. I could feel the emotions of Jackie and Sean so strongly, coming through in Mr Pearson's Superb writing of them. The descriptions of the 80's was so real, I could see the scenes vividly in my mind eye. I can remember the 80's and being young and into the music and fashions of the era. The author got it spot on with attitudes of that time. There were also a few surprises in things like the popular confectionery of that time, the models of cars, which are no longer around. The detail is so good.
This book is a love story, a mystery, a thriller. It has nostalgia. However what it really does have is Heart. What I mean by that is it evokes such emotion and I do not mean all hearts and flowers. I am talking some real powerful emotion. Part of the storyline is about a difficult to deal with issue which I feel was dealt with sensitively.
It also had a great warmth and humour. I recommend you read it and see for yourself. I do not know how Mr Pearson does it, but he never fails to deliver a good book.
This time Mr Pearson, in my opinion has Surpassed himself. All I can say is Thank you Mr Pearson you are truly a very talented writer.
September 1, 2020
Brilliant un put downable book
The great thing about Keith's stories are his characters. He books you in with his protagonists to a point where you are desperate to unrival with them their challenge or mission it's hard to put The book down.The nostalgic notes of revisiting a time gone by and the man out of time bits are great also it feels like nice little pockets of "yeah I'd do that" or "hahaha yeah that was crazy when you think back" rather than big plot devices and cheesey call ups just to fill word count. The story pacing is superb as are the side characters who side the narrative and give the lead character more time to shine. As with all of Keith's stories there are some great messages about self help and combating aspects of mental health i never know if they are meantime austerIty is a counsellor in his day job further are really great in that they side the story but also add and extra element of enjoyment. Looking forward to the next book. Fingers crossed for a Clement Christmas special
The great thing about Keith's stories are his characters. He books you in with his protagonists to a point where you are desperate to unrival with them their challenge or mission it's hard to put The book down.The nostalgic notes of revisiting a time gone by and the man out of time bits are great also it feels like nice little pockets of "yeah I'd do that" or "hahaha yeah that was crazy when you think back" rather than big plot devices and cheesey call ups just to fill word count. The story pacing is superb as are the side characters who side the narrative and give the lead character more time to shine. As with all of Keith's stories there are some great messages about self help and combating aspects of mental health i never know if they are meantime austerIty is a counsellor in his day job further are really great in that they side the story but also add and extra element of enjoyment. Looking forward to the next book. Fingers crossed for a Clement Christmas special
October 4, 2020
Another easy read
I really like Keith's books because they all tell uncomplicated stories with plots which are easy to follow. Relaxing, escapist reads. This one made me cry in a nice way!
I really like Keith's books because they all tell uncomplicated stories with plots which are easy to follow. Relaxing, escapist reads. This one made me cry in a nice way!
March 15, 2024
A Clever Time Travel Book
I love time travel stories and this is a very clever one, but one that makes you think! I cannot say too much about the plot for fear of spoilers but i almost immediately connected with the central character and the description of the eighties into which he slipped was perfect. There are lots of clever twists and turns which kept me guessing where it would end and that itself was very satisfying
I love time travel stories and this is a very clever one, but one that makes you think! I cannot say too much about the plot for fear of spoilers but i almost immediately connected with the central character and the description of the eighties into which he slipped was perfect. There are lots of clever twists and turns which kept me guessing where it would end and that itself was very satisfying
September 18, 2020
Another great read, read this in a couple of days and couldn't put it down. Great characters and story and although we all know that time travel is impossible it seems so real! Loved it.
August 29, 2020
Not for me.
My first book by this author and my last, I was wrapped up in it at the beginning but lost interest three quarters way through,I had to skip the descriptive fill in as it went on and on. as for the ending to far fetched for my taste!
My first book by this author and my last, I was wrapped up in it at the beginning but lost interest three quarters way through,I had to skip the descriptive fill in as it went on and on. as for the ending to far fetched for my taste!
July 23, 2022
Keith is definitely my favourite author, not just because he transports me back to my memories of yester years but because his stories are just so good. I just hope he never stops writing. I will contain my emotions on another winning book (but so hard not to)
April 19, 2024
This one was surprisingly good, with a happy ending. After the two bad sequels of '86 Fix, I had decided that I'll never read Keith A. Pearson again. But after a recommendation, I decided to give this one a read. I braced myself for unrelatable/unlikable character, boring event descriptions and poor, bad or completely disappointing ending. But I was pleasantly surprised, the book has none of these. You like the protagonist's character, you care about his ex-gf and what happened with her, you are invested in his mission and are continuously curious about how it will end. Specially the later, because the twist in the story for this kind of time travel. The mechanism is not explained, it just happens. He finds himself in past, at his present age. He's not in the body of his younger self. Yet the situation feels like that. So he's basically a person visiting past. He thinks this is a coma induced halucination and continuously calls it a 'coma land'. So you wonder what will happen in the end, will he return to his modified present ? Or will he manage to change the fate of his ex girlfriend but continue to live in past? Or he wont be able to change the past, as it has all happened like that in his actual past. But the actual ending is nicely handled and I liked it. I hope Pearson does not write a sequel and makes it all fruitless like he did in Beyond Broadhall.
The protagonist's character is also shown a little thick. I mean I figured out what happened to Jackie pretty much early in the story. The evidence starts piling up, yet he does not see it. He figures it out at the very last moment, and even then he's doubtful. :)
Anyways, that's not a flaw. I liked the overall story. I literally finished it in a day!
The protagonist's character is also shown a little thick. I mean I figured out what happened to Jackie pretty much early in the story. The evidence starts piling up, yet he does not see it. He figures it out at the very last moment, and even then he's doubtful. :)
Anyways, that's not a flaw. I liked the overall story. I literally finished it in a day!
April 25, 2021
This is the story of Sean who back in 1988 dumped his girlfriend Jackie for another woman who he ended up being married to for 25 years. Recently divorced, Sean moves back to his hometown to discover that Jackie committed suicide one year after they split up. Through a series of events Sean wakes up to find himself back in 1988. He feels the reason he was sent back was to save Jackie. Sean is now in his fifties so befriending 21 year old Jackie to enable him to save her is not so easy.
As someone in my late 40’s the nostalgia of 1988 was great for me to read. I was reminded of the less popular shop names that nobody speaks about anymore. There is also lots of mention of the music of the time. The actual story was fantastic and well thought out. All the characters were believable. My only criticism is that I could just not visualise the crucial scene towards the end of the book, If you were to ask me I could not explain what exactly happened. I was also a little confused about how the story ended in relation to the time travel aspect of the book. These two things are what stopped me giving this 5 stars. It is definitely one that I will not forget in a hurry.
January 2, 2024
As now a veteran of Keith A. Pearson's unique style (some might call it dry--I prefer utilitarian), I've really enjoyed some of his other time-travel romps. A Page in Your Diary? Solid, if perhaps not the best decade-skipping adventure Pearson has crafted.
For a very basic overview, A Page in Your Diary tells the story of Sean Hardy, an approaching-middle-age Brit who just had his wife walk out on him in 2020--for another woman. Despondent and internally lost, Sean drunkenly reflects on the "what could have beens" of his life, and as per the genre finds himself whisked back to 1987 where he is given just that exact opportunity!
Truth be told, up until the final 50-75 pages, I had A Page in Your Diary at more like 4 stars. Pearson's to-the-point style--but equally sound ability to craft engaging characters in the present and the past--was working for me yet again. Sadly, I felt the ending of this one to be a bit weaker than other similar Pearson efforts. Nothing approaching terrible and I clearly see the intent, but perhaps not as inventive as I've read from him.
Overall, I think Pearson's '86 Fix series still represents the apex of his time-travel fiction. A Page in Your Diary gets to those heights every once in awhile, but overall it lacks the emotional and timey-wimey "oomph" of some of his stuff that has come before or after.
For a very basic overview, A Page in Your Diary tells the story of Sean Hardy, an approaching-middle-age Brit who just had his wife walk out on him in 2020--for another woman. Despondent and internally lost, Sean drunkenly reflects on the "what could have beens" of his life, and as per the genre finds himself whisked back to 1987 where he is given just that exact opportunity!
Truth be told, up until the final 50-75 pages, I had A Page in Your Diary at more like 4 stars. Pearson's to-the-point style--but equally sound ability to craft engaging characters in the present and the past--was working for me yet again. Sadly, I felt the ending of this one to be a bit weaker than other similar Pearson efforts. Nothing approaching terrible and I clearly see the intent, but perhaps not as inventive as I've read from him.
Overall, I think Pearson's '86 Fix series still represents the apex of his time-travel fiction. A Page in Your Diary gets to those heights every once in awhile, but overall it lacks the emotional and timey-wimey "oomph" of some of his stuff that has come before or after.
May 13, 2022
Sean and Carol are DINK couple. Both are career minded and ambitious. After 25 years of marriage, Sean finds out his wife is cheating on him and is shocked to see with whom. After the divorce, Sean moves to his hometown, Guildford, where he aims to start a new business and turn a new leaf. He runs into an old schoolmate and finds out that his girlfriend of 5 years, Jackie, who he left for Carol committed suicide after a year of their breakup. Her family blame him and her step father shows a page in her diary to confirm his guilt. He visits her grave and fells asleep after being drunk.
But he wakes up in 1988, 13th May to be precise (today's date!!!) a week before Jackie had committed suicide. He thinks he has got a chance to save Jackie's life. Will he able to save her? Will he get a second chance? Or will time travel mess up their destinies?? Read on to find more!
An utterly delightful and engaging read! The characters are simply superb and blend well with the story. This was my first book by @keithapearson and am eager to read more of his work!
But he wakes up in 1988, 13th May to be precise (today's date!!!) a week before Jackie had committed suicide. He thinks he has got a chance to save Jackie's life. Will he able to save her? Will he get a second chance? Or will time travel mess up their destinies?? Read on to find more!
An utterly delightful and engaging read! The characters are simply superb and blend well with the story. This was my first book by @keithapearson and am eager to read more of his work!
October 25, 2020
Another terrific book from Keith. Since discovering his books, I have worked my way through his whole collection. Sadly, this means I have now read all .... so far !
I love how all his characters have depth and enjoy getting to know them. Whether it’s Mungo, Kenneth, Clement or any of his creations in his other books, I honestly don’t know who I like most .
A page in your diary gives our main character Sean a chance to revisit and repair a bad decision made many years ago. ( don’t we all wish we could do that ) The conundrums he faces, the situations he finds himself in and the injection of humour make this a thoroughly absorbing read. Unpredictable twists, genuinely likeable characters, humour and a “how’s he going to get out of that “ factor, all make this a - Must Read - Thanks Keith ... bring in the next 👍
I love how all his characters have depth and enjoy getting to know them. Whether it’s Mungo, Kenneth, Clement or any of his creations in his other books, I honestly don’t know who I like most .
A page in your diary gives our main character Sean a chance to revisit and repair a bad decision made many years ago. ( don’t we all wish we could do that ) The conundrums he faces, the situations he finds himself in and the injection of humour make this a thoroughly absorbing read. Unpredictable twists, genuinely likeable characters, humour and a “how’s he going to get out of that “ factor, all make this a - Must Read - Thanks Keith ... bring in the next 👍
June 27, 2021
After the The '86 fix I was quite curious to read another book by the same author - a book still dealing with Time-Travelish themes and with a similar period - to see if my "crush" of Keith A Pearson was worth it. And, well, I think it is.
The two books may have something in common as story elements and characters relationships, but they're similar above all for their page-turning style and for the intriguing quality of plot development.
In A Page in Your Diary maybe something is a bit weaker - but it's impossible not to love Sean, not to smile about the several issues he must handle being back in a pre-digital era with a self-imposed hard task to accomplish, and/or not to care for all the other characters backstories.
It's a great book - and like the first ones - it would be a nice movie.
The two books may have something in common as story elements and characters relationships, but they're similar above all for their page-turning style and for the intriguing quality of plot development.
In A Page in Your Diary maybe something is a bit weaker - but it's impossible not to love Sean, not to smile about the several issues he must handle being back in a pre-digital era with a self-imposed hard task to accomplish, and/or not to care for all the other characters backstories.
It's a great book - and like the first ones - it would be a nice movie.
August 3, 2021
A Time Travel Worthy
As a fiction Time-Travel fan I have to say that this story fits kinda snugly into that category, and as a love story gone wrong it takes us neatly into a journey 33 years back into Sean Hardy's past.
Back in 1987 he ditched his girlfriend rather rudely, finishing with her on the phone. Present day he learns some disturbing and tragic news about Jackie Benton, which makes him feel an absolute louse.
From here on in we join Sean on his interesting journey back in time, and the characters that appear are finely drawn, and the pages turn nicely, in our quest to find what happens next.
Yes, a cosy little love story of sorts, but done in an interesting way, not a two-fingers-down-the-throat job.
Not in my top ten Time Travel novels but a nice read nonetheless.
As a fiction Time-Travel fan I have to say that this story fits kinda snugly into that category, and as a love story gone wrong it takes us neatly into a journey 33 years back into Sean Hardy's past.
Back in 1987 he ditched his girlfriend rather rudely, finishing with her on the phone. Present day he learns some disturbing and tragic news about Jackie Benton, which makes him feel an absolute louse.
From here on in we join Sean on his interesting journey back in time, and the characters that appear are finely drawn, and the pages turn nicely, in our quest to find what happens next.
Yes, a cosy little love story of sorts, but done in an interesting way, not a two-fingers-down-the-throat job.
Not in my top ten Time Travel novels but a nice read nonetheless.
September 30, 2024
Its not often that I write reviews - however, after reading Keith Pearson's Tuned Out books about time travelling in the 80's and loving them - I thought I would dive into this one.
A Page in Your Diary was such a shock as it was based in the town I grew up in in the mid 80's - Guildford!
So many memories were awoken whilst reading this book. The research is on point.
Many an hour was spent sitting in the castle grounds with friends (and a bottle of cider!). I remember many of the roads mentioned, and the NOW! albums.
I must confess that I do not know the stone bench that featured in the story, and as I live just outside Guildford now, I will be going to see if I can find it. Maybe soak up some of the 'energy' ;)
Perfectly written and a book I know I will read time & time again in the future.
Thank you for a wonderful trip back to my youth
A Page in Your Diary was such a shock as it was based in the town I grew up in in the mid 80's - Guildford!
So many memories were awoken whilst reading this book. The research is on point.
Many an hour was spent sitting in the castle grounds with friends (and a bottle of cider!). I remember many of the roads mentioned, and the NOW! albums.
I must confess that I do not know the stone bench that featured in the story, and as I live just outside Guildford now, I will be going to see if I can find it. Maybe soak up some of the 'energy' ;)
Perfectly written and a book I know I will read time & time again in the future.
Thank you for a wonderful trip back to my youth
March 1, 2023
WOW! What a banal story: BUT here’s the kicker, I couldn't for the life of me put the bloody thing down. I know right, it doesn't make any sense, a humongous oxymoron. The author, somehow through hypnosis or some other skullduggery, draws you in by wrapping you in a fluffy, cuddly blanket, hands you a delicious hot chocolate, places you in front of a crackling log fire and begins his story telling, and what a story it is. Engrossing, enthralling, enchanting, brought tears to my eyes and a chuckle in a few places. If you were in your twenties during the 80’s and British, then it will definitely resonate with you, as it did with me. A nostalgic trip back in time. If you have a few hours handy, then you should definitely read this book, it is absolutely awesome.
August 12, 2020
I have read all of Keith's books so far and have enjoyed each and every one, however A Page In Your Diary may have sneaked into the number one spot!
Keith has a knack of creating likeable, recognisable if flawed protagonists and Sean falls firmly into that category. His plot lines are also very relatable - who hasn't realised too late they have made the wrong decision, and regretted that choice (sometimes for a lifetime).
Couple that with a healthy dose of 80s nostalgia, a smattering of romance and a supporting cast of equally engaging characters and you've got another hugely enjoyable read on your hands.
Keith has a knack of creating likeable, recognisable if flawed protagonists and Sean falls firmly into that category. His plot lines are also very relatable - who hasn't realised too late they have made the wrong decision, and regretted that choice (sometimes for a lifetime).
Couple that with a healthy dose of 80s nostalgia, a smattering of romance and a supporting cast of equally engaging characters and you've got another hugely enjoyable read on your hands.
December 19, 2021
The first book by Pearson I read was THE 86 FIX, which appears to have been his first novel. I didn't read the sequel, but did read TUNED OUT and now this one. They have similar premises (which is one I love), and just in the 5 years since he started publishing, his writing has improved noticeably (or he's gotten a good editor that helps him with the technical side and allows him to concentrate on the story side).
I'm pretty good at predicting twists - I did guess what was going on with the one character, but was surprised by how the conclusion was done. That's a good thing! Hope to see more from this author.
I'm pretty good at predicting twists - I did guess what was going on with the one character, but was surprised by how the conclusion was done. That's a good thing! Hope to see more from this author.
August 16, 2020
Another smash hit book!
Keith Pearson’s writing just gets better and better. If you’re a fan of his books then this will most certainly not disappoint (actually if you’re a fan you won’t need to read reviews to encourage you to read the book!! You’ll just know!). A page is your diary is happy, sad, funny, nostalgic, romantic & breath holding all in one. The detail that is included just brings the whole book to a fond reality. A brilliant storyline, fantastic characters and leaves you with a warm content glow.
Keith Pearson’s writing just gets better and better. If you’re a fan of his books then this will most certainly not disappoint (actually if you’re a fan you won’t need to read reviews to encourage you to read the book!! You’ll just know!). A page is your diary is happy, sad, funny, nostalgic, romantic & breath holding all in one. The detail that is included just brings the whole book to a fond reality. A brilliant storyline, fantastic characters and leaves you with a warm content glow.
September 19, 2020
When Sean a middle aged man falls out with his wife he moves back to his home town. He meets an old school mate who tells him a some news about his first girlfriend.
Can he do anything to change her future, to make amends for how they split up
I was never into this genre, but Keith A Pearson has made me an addict
I can always gel with the hero, always know someone like them, the plot the flow the language is always top notch. I have now read all his books and this comes out on top of the list for me
Can he do anything to change her future, to make amends for how they split up
I was never into this genre, but Keith A Pearson has made me an addict
I can always gel with the hero, always know someone like them, the plot the flow the language is always top notch. I have now read all his books and this comes out on top of the list for me
January 23, 2021
Incredible - absolutely loved it , great story with a massive taste of 80’s nostalgia
Absolutely loved this book , sat down at 4 o clock to start it , couldn’t put it down till I’d finished it at 2am
Great story , massive nostalgia shot for those of us that grew up in the 80’s , now maybe people will believe me that cabana was a thing
I’d forgotten all about Pacers !! Great story , read it now
My only confusion is what is currently happening with present day Sean ? The ending was a great twist , but left more questions than answers ? Full of twists and turns 10/10
Absolutely loved this book , sat down at 4 o clock to start it , couldn’t put it down till I’d finished it at 2am
Great story , massive nostalgia shot for those of us that grew up in the 80’s , now maybe people will believe me that cabana was a thing
I’d forgotten all about Pacers !! Great story , read it now
My only confusion is what is currently happening with present day Sean ? The ending was a great twist , but left more questions than answers ? Full of twists and turns 10/10
December 12, 2021
Nice
This was a good time travel/multiverse story I just didn't like that it was a little bit too long I wanted to read about a groveling cheating hero I liked how he explained himself why he did it and how sorry he felt. I wish this could be true to go back in time and change things that's what I like this type of stories since I struggle with acceptance so if you want to have a second chance even when you know it's imposible this book will help you with that. I liked the ending for the most part and I liked Jackie's character a lot
This was a good time travel/multiverse story I just didn't like that it was a little bit too long I wanted to read about a groveling cheating hero I liked how he explained himself why he did it and how sorry he felt. I wish this could be true to go back in time and change things that's what I like this type of stories since I struggle with acceptance so if you want to have a second chance even when you know it's imposible this book will help you with that. I liked the ending for the most part and I liked Jackie's character a lot
January 7, 2023
Sean unceremoniously breaks up with his long-time sweetheart only to deeply regret it later in life. Already distraught and even more so after learning of his sweetheart’s fate, he is mysteriously cast back to that 80’s time frame. Memory lane is as he remembers but his girlfriend is not. As his older self in an earlier time, he attempts to right the wrongs of his youth and seek redemption. I found the ending sweet but a bit anticlimactic especially after such drama. Still an entertaining read for fans of the time-travel genre.
May 22, 2023
Keith A. Pearson is a master of time travel literature, excellent dialog and, in this case, a love story. Time travel seems to be confusing and convoluted but I guess that's the nature of the beast. It seems to me that at one point in the past the protagonist is present in two incarnations, one young and the other much older. Also the antagonist appears to be alive in the future but have been killed in the past. Does this detract from the story? Not at all, it is simply more mysterious and unpredictable. At some points the excitement and tension are extreme. This is a great read.
February 3, 2024
Like the guy who stuck a pan on his head on BGT and sang a King of the Road/Dalek mash-up, Keith A. Pearson makes me wonder why I enjoy his work so much. His novels are daft and cheesy, with ridiculous devices used to explain his protagonist's time travel, and overall a bit naff. However, due to Pearson's matey writing style, they are so easy and entertaining to read, offering no resistance to the enjoyment of the undemanding reader. It probably helps that I started the 1980s in my teens and did a lot of my growing up in them, as I would guess Mr Pearson did.
June 10, 2024
Can't get enough of this guy's books!
Yet another gem of a story by the amazing Mr Pearson. I've been a book worm for several decades but his books are definitely the fastest I read through mainly down to the fact that the storylines are so engaging and relatable. I may not have time travelled myself but I certainly feel like I have after reading his books. I love how 'normal' these books read considering essentially they're loosely sci-fi based.
Do yourself a massive favour and get reading Keith's books, you won't regret it!
Yet another gem of a story by the amazing Mr Pearson. I've been a book worm for several decades but his books are definitely the fastest I read through mainly down to the fact that the storylines are so engaging and relatable. I may not have time travelled myself but I certainly feel like I have after reading his books. I love how 'normal' these books read considering essentially they're loosely sci-fi based.
Do yourself a massive favour and get reading Keith's books, you won't regret it!
August 12, 2020
Brilliant as always!
Keith I am going to fall out with you if you don’t pursue making your books into movies! Absolutely brilliant again! I read so many books where I can predict the ending, never with your books, your imagination and writing style is amazing, I can’t help but love the characters! Your witty but touch on heartfelt moments and this book had it all just like your other books, Thankyou xx
Keith I am going to fall out with you if you don’t pursue making your books into movies! Absolutely brilliant again! I read so many books where I can predict the ending, never with your books, your imagination and writing style is amazing, I can’t help but love the characters! Your witty but touch on heartfelt moments and this book had it all just like your other books, Thankyou xx
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