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Everywhen
The smartest man in the world discovers how to access the Everywhen – where all time, past and future, exists. The Everywhen also contains infinite alternate realities of the present. Join him and his colleagues in their mind twisting journeys to other presents and the past.
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 25, 2020
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About the author
Ed Morawski
39 books46 followersMy books do not always fit into established genres - most of them have elements of sci-fi, mystery, crime, action, and especially - romance. I will warn that my idea of 'romance' is not typical, but more along the lines of strong women and men making sacrifices for them.
While my books are not a series in any sense of the word, many are connected through characters and events. I will also say I strive for realism and logic. My books are never fantasy, but rooted in what is actually possible,
I invite you along for the ride and hope it will be memorable.
While my books are not a series in any sense of the word, many are connected through characters and events. I will also say I strive for realism and logic. My books are never fantasy, but rooted in what is actually possible,
I invite you along for the ride and hope it will be memorable.
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February 17, 2021
Okay...what to make of this...
The opening chapters are highly reminiscent of the movie "Primer", which, if you have seen it, you will know is a bit of a mind-twist. It took me about three watch-throughs to get to grips with the film, and I think it would probably take me a lot longer to enjoy this book.
There's sex and drugs and a lot of pop physics - and even a whole section that deals with conspiracy theories around the death of Princess Diana.
The book also suffers from a lack of editing. There are so many grammatical errors that it was difficult to get through.
The opening chapters are highly reminiscent of the movie "Primer", which, if you have seen it, you will know is a bit of a mind-twist. It took me about three watch-throughs to get to grips with the film, and I think it would probably take me a lot longer to enjoy this book.
There's sex and drugs and a lot of pop physics - and even a whole section that deals with conspiracy theories around the death of Princess Diana.
The book also suffers from a lack of editing. There are so many grammatical errors that it was difficult to get through.
February 21, 2021
To begin with this sci-fi book had a lot going for it for this particular reader. As a retired teacher of science and technology, I was curious to see how the two main protagonists, the Documenter and Aardarsh Chadha, were going to set about building and utilising their Everywhen machine. It would involve the various concepts of parallel universes, quantum mechanics and Einstein’s theory of relativity – not a simple feat for anyone, even the ‘smartest man in the world’ as Aardarsh is claimed to be by the author. A lot of the detailed science is naturally left out but the principles discussed were so intriguing that I wished to read on.
But then, after about three chapters, the whole tale descended into a tasteless and lurid description of sexual activity between the so-called Documenter and Angie, a girl he had just met. It was not something that I had settled down to read; it was pornographic; it was erotica and not a genre I would ever choose to read! No doubt the author felt it was necessary to include such descriptions to hook the reader to turn the following pages. However, it was a definite turn-off for this reader!
It meant that I rapidly read the rest of the story without taking in too much of the plot as I went, feeling somewhat cheated and insulted. I was hoping of course to skip past any more erotica that jumped out of the tale, and to my mind, very much out of context to the main narrative. Maybe some of the teenage boys I have taught would find it titillating?
The technological and financial obstacles the pair meet along the way are dealt with in a competent fashion and the characters and dialogue show skilful writing talent. We are moving to and fro in time, with real people like Marilyn Monroe, John F Kennedy and Princess Diana to add a bit of contemporary historical spice to the story.
There was a definite need for some proof-reading and editing, so that plus the tasteless erotica reduced my rating to 3 stars only. I cannot say I enjoyed the book in the end.
But then, after about three chapters, the whole tale descended into a tasteless and lurid description of sexual activity between the so-called Documenter and Angie, a girl he had just met. It was not something that I had settled down to read; it was pornographic; it was erotica and not a genre I would ever choose to read! No doubt the author felt it was necessary to include such descriptions to hook the reader to turn the following pages. However, it was a definite turn-off for this reader!
It meant that I rapidly read the rest of the story without taking in too much of the plot as I went, feeling somewhat cheated and insulted. I was hoping of course to skip past any more erotica that jumped out of the tale, and to my mind, very much out of context to the main narrative. Maybe some of the teenage boys I have taught would find it titillating?
The technological and financial obstacles the pair meet along the way are dealt with in a competent fashion and the characters and dialogue show skilful writing talent. We are moving to and fro in time, with real people like Marilyn Monroe, John F Kennedy and Princess Diana to add a bit of contemporary historical spice to the story.
There was a definite need for some proof-reading and editing, so that plus the tasteless erotica reduced my rating to 3 stars only. I cannot say I enjoyed the book in the end.
February 28, 2021
An interesting story bogged down by unnecessary tropes
I had a hard time retinitis book. The Angie/Doc love was annoying (especially the revelation, gag), but the time travel and dimension hopping was fascinating. I bounced between three and four stars, but ultimately I think the egg scenes make this a 3.5 book with an abrupt and unsatisfying ending. The rest of my review will contain spoilers.
The Good.
The opening sentence was fabulous! It promised a good time and mostly delivered.
The Documentor (I call him Doc) and Aadarsh's relationship shown through their youth made sense.
Nancy proved her psychic power by finding Monica's lipstick.
Doc's confusion over his love for Angie 2. It would be a dilemma, especially considering who Angie really was.
The Egg being stashed in Vegas. I knew this was a good place from the start. To be fair, I'm actually from Las Vegas.
The Bad.
Doc makes over $100K in one day of stock market trading. It was his first ever try. The author may as well had a dead relative leave him money or have him win the lottery. Those options would have been equally lucky.
Doc was a child and overreacted to a bad peyote trip which led to Angie disharmony. It was annoying how stubborn he was.
Apparently nobody (and I mean NOBODY) had issues with taking peyote and LSD. People were all functioning addicts too. Nobody became a junkie, which would have been a better side story than Doc wanting Angie.
The Angie and Monica 1 "rescue" was BORING and immediately forgotten.
I don't care how the "science" of the egg works. I'll go with it. A lot of paragraphs were spent explaining the hard science.
The Technical.
There is profanity.
There are graphic adolescents that go into erotica territory.
I had a hard time retinitis book. The Angie/Doc love was annoying (especially the revelation, gag), but the time travel and dimension hopping was fascinating. I bounced between three and four stars, but ultimately I think the egg scenes make this a 3.5 book with an abrupt and unsatisfying ending. The rest of my review will contain spoilers.
The Good.
The opening sentence was fabulous! It promised a good time and mostly delivered.
The Documentor (I call him Doc) and Aadarsh's relationship shown through their youth made sense.
Nancy proved her psychic power by finding Monica's lipstick.
Doc's confusion over his love for Angie 2. It would be a dilemma, especially considering who Angie really was.
The Egg being stashed in Vegas. I knew this was a good place from the start. To be fair, I'm actually from Las Vegas.
The Bad.
Doc makes over $100K in one day of stock market trading. It was his first ever try. The author may as well had a dead relative leave him money or have him win the lottery. Those options would have been equally lucky.
Doc was a child and overreacted to a bad peyote trip which led to Angie disharmony. It was annoying how stubborn he was.
Apparently nobody (and I mean NOBODY) had issues with taking peyote and LSD. People were all functioning addicts too. Nobody became a junkie, which would have been a better side story than Doc wanting Angie.
The Angie and Monica 1 "rescue" was BORING and immediately forgotten.
I don't care how the "science" of the egg works. I'll go with it. A lot of paragraphs were spent explaining the hard science.
The Technical.
There is profanity.
There are graphic adolescents that go into erotica territory.
February 19, 2021
Most books about time travel introduce you to this machine or a time warp in someone's basement or magic forest. Ed Morawski tells us how to make the machine and then let's us observe how to capitalize it's construction, and then invites us on its journeys to alternate, parallel, dimensions and universes, past and future in such an entertaining way. He focuses on his characters in a way that they are the story despite the intrigue of time travel.
Through a combination of drugs, Quantum physics, and a variety of open minds, the well-crafted characters are woven into this intriguing story. They visit events of the past to clear up mysteries. They are stalked by "other dimension characters" and even encounter themselves in their curious visits. Be ready for a shocking discovery at the end.
This is a fresh, entertaining story that I would recommend to all. There is some passionate love-making somewhere there so, beware.
Through a combination of drugs, Quantum physics, and a variety of open minds, the well-crafted characters are woven into this intriguing story. They visit events of the past to clear up mysteries. They are stalked by "other dimension characters" and even encounter themselves in their curious visits. Be ready for a shocking discovery at the end.
This is a fresh, entertaining story that I would recommend to all. There is some passionate love-making somewhere there so, beware.
December 18, 2023
A most interesting story of time travel made possible by one of the main protagonists, Aardash who's IQ is off the charts.
Concepts of quantum mechanics and parallel universes kept me interested. Visiting past historical events with questionable outcomes leaves one to ponder due to the notoriety of specific events.
I have read other books by the author Ed Morawski, enjoying every one of them. If you read this one you must read FLIT. Many things are not as they seem while staring right at reality.
Concepts of quantum mechanics and parallel universes kept me interested. Visiting past historical events with questionable outcomes leaves one to ponder due to the notoriety of specific events.
I have read other books by the author Ed Morawski, enjoying every one of them. If you read this one you must read FLIT. Many things are not as they seem while staring right at reality.
October 9, 2022
A movie should be made based on this book
This is a very interesting book. I couldn’t put it down. The author did a marvelous job making an unthinkable scenario believable.
This is a very interesting book. I couldn’t put it down. The author did a marvelous job making an unthinkable scenario believable.
April 6, 2021
Everywhen, by Ed Morawski, is a creative, sci-fi novel. Basically, it involves a pair of long-time friends who design and build the “egg”- a device to transport them to alternate universes co-existing with ours. Interestingly, the egg has the ability to transport to the past, as well. The device uses a unique blend of quantum mechanics and the alteration of the occupants’ perceptions to accomplish these goals. The two friends are on the very edge of knowledge and the uncertainties are great. The result is a series of harrowing adventures and misadventures, which include fascinating trips back to witness important dates in history, ultimately leading the pair to a shocking twist of fate.
A neat part about this novel is that the science and technology are so convincingly portrayed that one almost thinks the device could be built in reality. But there is more than technology that makes this novel a worthy read. For example, there are conflicted romantic relationships with others who get involved with the project, which spice up the story, and fascinating, new light is shone on some important historical events.
This story is well written, imaginative and suspenseful. It should engage many sci-fi enthusiasts. This is the second sci-fi book by Ed I have read (Flit being the other). I would highly recommend both.
A neat part about this novel is that the science and technology are so convincingly portrayed that one almost thinks the device could be built in reality. But there is more than technology that makes this novel a worthy read. For example, there are conflicted romantic relationships with others who get involved with the project, which spice up the story, and fascinating, new light is shone on some important historical events.
This story is well written, imaginative and suspenseful. It should engage many sci-fi enthusiasts. This is the second sci-fi book by Ed I have read (Flit being the other). I would highly recommend both.
May 21, 2021
I got this book after reading Morawski's 'FLIT', which I thoroughly enjoyed. 'Everywhen' is in a similar vein and there are a few parallels between teleportation and alternate realities.
One of the big differences in this book is that it is more character driven as it starts and ends with two friends who go through quite a development.
The science is sound and realistic. I liked the visits to the past to observe certain events and the book presents us with not only alternate realities but alternate versions of these events - especially the death of Princess Diana and all the discrepancies surrounding it.
The ending is a shocking twist. My only complaint is that the book is too short.
I have to take exception to two reviews since I think they are totally wrong:
JE - because she doesn't understand it she gives it one star? Apparently she took great exception tot he Diana sequence???
GJ - too much sex??? There are like 80 words of sex in the entire book in one passage - and you condemn the whole book.
It would seem both these people are in the UK so I can only imagine their motives.
One of the big differences in this book is that it is more character driven as it starts and ends with two friends who go through quite a development.
The science is sound and realistic. I liked the visits to the past to observe certain events and the book presents us with not only alternate realities but alternate versions of these events - especially the death of Princess Diana and all the discrepancies surrounding it.
The ending is a shocking twist. My only complaint is that the book is too short.
I have to take exception to two reviews since I think they are totally wrong:
JE - because she doesn't understand it she gives it one star? Apparently she took great exception tot he Diana sequence???
GJ - too much sex??? There are like 80 words of sex in the entire book in one passage - and you condemn the whole book.
It would seem both these people are in the UK so I can only imagine their motives.
August 1, 2021
This imaginative story with its mix of science and philosophy is a diverting read. The tale is told in first person from the viewpoint of a man who identifies himself only as the Documenter. He tells of his friendship from youth to adulthood with “probably the smartest human being that ever lived” and their alternate-reality discoveries and adventures.
Elements I liked:
I liked the conversational tone of the writing. It served well to highlight the strangeness the characters encountered and helped make the book a fast, easy read. There are some intriguing twists and turns and mysteries surrounding the events in the story.
Elements I struggled with:
Explicit sex scenes.
Unresolved events.
Blasé attitudes toward the drugs.
The explicit sex scenes in the first ~15% of the book were jarring and intrusive and did not fit the enjoyable conversational tone. The little they added to the story could have been easily expressed without the graphic descriptions. And they took the book too far into erotica territory – something that was not at all indicated in the blurb or genre labels.
A number of events that concerned and even alarmed the characters were introduced and then just dropped shortly afterward – left unresolved and unexplained, which contributed to making the ending unsatisfying.
The characters’ blasé attitudes toward the drugs, and the fact that no one really had any bad side effects from them, did not seem realistic. It stretched my suspension of disbelief just a little too far and interfered with my enjoyment of the story.
Overall:
There’s a lot happening in this story to keep a reader involved. An intriguing premise with some interesting twists combined with an easy tone makes the book a nice, light read. I found it an untaxing entertainment that unfortunately was, at the end, a not completely satisfying read.
Elements I liked:
I liked the conversational tone of the writing. It served well to highlight the strangeness the characters encountered and helped make the book a fast, easy read. There are some intriguing twists and turns and mysteries surrounding the events in the story.
Elements I struggled with:
Explicit sex scenes.
Unresolved events.
Blasé attitudes toward the drugs.
The explicit sex scenes in the first ~15% of the book were jarring and intrusive and did not fit the enjoyable conversational tone. The little they added to the story could have been easily expressed without the graphic descriptions. And they took the book too far into erotica territory – something that was not at all indicated in the blurb or genre labels.
A number of events that concerned and even alarmed the characters were introduced and then just dropped shortly afterward – left unresolved and unexplained, which contributed to making the ending unsatisfying.
The characters’ blasé attitudes toward the drugs, and the fact that no one really had any bad side effects from them, did not seem realistic. It stretched my suspension of disbelief just a little too far and interfered with my enjoyment of the story.
Overall:
There’s a lot happening in this story to keep a reader involved. An intriguing premise with some interesting twists combined with an easy tone makes the book a nice, light read. I found it an untaxing entertainment that unfortunately was, at the end, a not completely satisfying read.
May 12, 2023
Not bad, but definitely a bit strange. I am rounding up a 3.5 to a 4, as the author certainly has a great imagination and some funny moments that bring life and personality to this book. This is basically a fun story about time travel, and how people can go back to unravel unsolved mysteries and interesting enigmas from our past. Everything from Jimmy Hoffa to Marilyn Monroe is discussed, though I was a bit jarred at times, with so much going on. Overall, it is a nice blend of comedy, sci-fi, adventure, and romance. While the time traveling is certainly a focus of the story, we get to rehash and explore some cool moments from history, and the characters develop their own interesting issues on the side, so the story isn't just a nerdy time machine manual. There are some lusty scenes, bizarre drug-addled moments, some strong language, and a few errors, but I think most readers of sci-fi or other genres can find something enjoyable. It was a nice twist to the usual time traveler tropes, and as others have noted, with some tweaking, it could even be made into a show or film one day.
April 23, 2023
Wild meandering tale through the Everywhen
This sci fi story about a pair of boys (adults but still very much boys) had some interesting takes on the Multiverse. The conversational style made it an easy read, despite the omission of some important commas that made me stop and reread the sentence. I didn't love the main character. He was annoying. The story meandered a lot and about halfway I almost gave up. I kept going and was pleased with the conclusion.
This sci fi story about a pair of boys (adults but still very much boys) had some interesting takes on the Multiverse. The conversational style made it an easy read, despite the omission of some important commas that made me stop and reread the sentence. I didn't love the main character. He was annoying. The story meandered a lot and about halfway I almost gave up. I kept going and was pleased with the conclusion.
March 16, 2024
Started out well but devolved into obscure fractals of nonsense. Read Kindle book using Alexa audio asset. Borrowed this eBook with Kindle Unlimited on March 14, 2024. DNF
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