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Epoch
In his fourteen years, Vincent Drear has been sure of a few of things. First, the world is going to end. And until it does, he has two saving souls and protesting movies about boy wizards. But Vincent wonders if there’s more to life than this. His suspicions are confirmed when he finds an elf at his school science fair. Vincent’s excitement fades, though, as the elf informs him that his family’s religion is right about one the end of the world is coming―in forty-eight hours! Vincent can’t save the world. His only hope is to get his family off Earth before demons wipe out everything, paving the way for a new epoch. Timothy Carter combines humor, fantasy, sci/fi, and satire into a novel that is the missing link between The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and The Left Behind . The end has come. But the fun has just begun.
312 pages, Paperback
First published December 31, 2006
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March 2, 2017
Die Welt wird untergehen. Und zwar auf jeden Fall und unumgänglich. Dies wird einem bereits auf der ersten Seite des Buches vielversprechend mitgeteilt. Ich erwartete ein düsteres Buch voll mit schwarzem Humor und Verschwörungstheorien. Leider schafft Timothy Carter es nicht, dieser Erwartung gerecht zu werden. Der kleine Außenseiter Vincent, Loser in der Schule und von seinen Eltern als Versager wahrgenommen, wird zum Weltretter erkoren. Er trifft auf rotzfreche, phantastische Wesen, die stark an Bartimäus erinnern, jedoch leider nichts von seiner Genialität haben. Zudem besteht die Geschichte in erster Linie daraus, dass der Protagonist verprügelt wird oder aber er jemanden verprügelt. Ab und zu schaffen es gekonnte Formulierungen ein Lächeln auf die Lippen des Lesers zu zaubern. Im Großen und Ganzen ist dieses Buch jedoch eher ermüdend und der Leser freut sich, wenn er endlich am Ende der knapp 300 Seiten angelangt ist und sich einer neuen Lektüre widmen darf.
September 23, 2025
DNF @ 21%
Eh.... ich weiß nicht - das ging gar nicht an mich. Das ganze Sektending ging mir unfassbar auf die Nerven, weil ich einfach alles, was mit echten Religionen und Fanatikern zu tun hat, furchtbar finde. Hier sollte es wohl so over the top sein, das es lustig wirkte? War es nicht.
Die "Dämonen" waren auch dämlich und natürlich ist der MC wieder das gemobbte, dumme Nerdkind. Ach ka, ich les lieber was anderes, als mich jetzt durchzuquälen.
Eh.... ich weiß nicht - das ging gar nicht an mich. Das ganze Sektending ging mir unfassbar auf die Nerven, weil ich einfach alles, was mit echten Religionen und Fanatikern zu tun hat, furchtbar finde. Hier sollte es wohl so over the top sein, das es lustig wirkte? War es nicht.
Die "Dämonen" waren auch dämlich und natürlich ist der MC wieder das gemobbte, dumme Nerdkind. Ach ka, ich les lieber was anderes, als mich jetzt durchzuquälen.
July 22, 2011
A jolly stroll through the end of the world, as seen from a 14-year-old boy. For the end is nigh, and humanity’s future is counted.
So when Vincent stars seeing elves (not cute ones!) and pixies (which the elves hate), then is chased by a soccer-ball-sized demon (they don't need pitchfork: they have teeth than can grind though everything), he know that something is amiss. His only ally is a young witchy neighbor dabbling in magic and meditation, an anathema to his ultra orthodox family. Humanity time is up, and the only salvation lies through mysterious portals. But a Corporation has hidden the portals…
As in most YA book, Vincent also deals with other issues, like bullying by a rich heir (who goes to school with his bodyguards!) and outwitting his religious family. There is the unlikely allies, action, up turns, etc, coincidences, overly caricatured characters, out-of-body experience, tussles, struggles, fights, and a *Lot* of punches to the thorax of our unlikely hero, so much that it becomes a running gag. Remember it is written for boys in the 10-13 age bracket.
The story tackles religious issues, at least from a small fringe religious cult of the triumvirate. But Vincent, even as the youngest, is less dogmatist than his parents and older brother, whose pastime is protesting against everything unorthodox.
There is a scene where Vincent (while forced to act as the elves’ unwilling thrall) punches his best friend to gain the trust of the rich bully… to no avail, and may smart the teachers in us.
There is like the 2012 movie, a real end-of-the world, with real death in the end, and a few saved, so maybe not for the more sensitive ones.
So when Vincent stars seeing elves (not cute ones!) and pixies (which the elves hate), then is chased by a soccer-ball-sized demon (they don't need pitchfork: they have teeth than can grind though everything), he know that something is amiss. His only ally is a young witchy neighbor dabbling in magic and meditation, an anathema to his ultra orthodox family. Humanity time is up, and the only salvation lies through mysterious portals. But a Corporation has hidden the portals…
As in most YA book, Vincent also deals with other issues, like bullying by a rich heir (who goes to school with his bodyguards!) and outwitting his religious family. There is the unlikely allies, action, up turns, etc, coincidences, overly caricatured characters, out-of-body experience, tussles, struggles, fights, and a *Lot* of punches to the thorax of our unlikely hero, so much that it becomes a running gag. Remember it is written for boys in the 10-13 age bracket.
The story tackles religious issues, at least from a small fringe religious cult of the triumvirate. But Vincent, even as the youngest, is less dogmatist than his parents and older brother, whose pastime is protesting against everything unorthodox.
There is a scene where Vincent (while forced to act as the elves’ unwilling thrall) punches his best friend to gain the trust of the rich bully… to no avail, and may smart the teachers in us.
There is like the 2012 movie, a real end-of-the world, with real death in the end, and a few saved, so maybe not for the more sensitive ones.
June 19, 2014
Got this book for free, so figured I'd give it a try.
It's really not all that good. Heavily inspired by Gaiman and Pratchett's "Good Omens", it has your basic apocalyptic scenario, with the young hero and his friends realizing at the last that the world is full of mystical creatures. But that's where the similarity ends.
The characters are single note, with no growth or change. The humour is intended to be slapstick, but there's zero variety to it, just a lot of punching. There's some revelations of secrets, but most of them are not even really hinted at in advance and have no impact on the plot. "Oh no a terrible thing happened to this person! Oh wait, no they're fine." Strictly there as artificial drama with no impact.
The best thing I can say about this book was it was a fast read, so now I can move on to something else.
Worth every penny I spent on it.
It's really not all that good. Heavily inspired by Gaiman and Pratchett's "Good Omens", it has your basic apocalyptic scenario, with the young hero and his friends realizing at the last that the world is full of mystical creatures. But that's where the similarity ends.
The characters are single note, with no growth or change. The humour is intended to be slapstick, but there's zero variety to it, just a lot of punching. There's some revelations of secrets, but most of them are not even really hinted at in advance and have no impact on the plot. "Oh no a terrible thing happened to this person! Oh wait, no they're fine." Strictly there as artificial drama with no impact.
The best thing I can say about this book was it was a fast read, so now I can move on to something else.
Worth every penny I spent on it.
September 7, 2015
Short and funny book about the end of the world (believe it or not). The demons will consume all of mankind if the humans can't make it to the portal to be whisked away into another world. Teenagers Vincent and Max happen to come from a religious family - some kind of fundamentalist cult called the Triumvirites and, although the Triumvirites believe in the end of the world, they don't believe people should be consorting with pixies, elves, and demons.
Yes, this book got weird. It was rather violent, too. Nothing serious but a lot of punching and getting thrown around rooms. Must be a guy thing. Lots of tongue in cheek digs at Christian fundamentalists (in a light-hearted sort of way.)
I possibly would have liked this better if the elves hadn't been so - well, mean. They weren't really, really mean but they did some damage. It was a bizarre read with a few funny moments.
Yes, this book got weird. It was rather violent, too. Nothing serious but a lot of punching and getting thrown around rooms. Must be a guy thing. Lots of tongue in cheek digs at Christian fundamentalists (in a light-hearted sort of way.)
I possibly would have liked this better if the elves hadn't been so - well, mean. They weren't really, really mean but they did some damage. It was a bizarre read with a few funny moments.
December 26, 2021
This book is clearly for very young readers. I felt that the characters were undeveloped and the dialog was too simplistic. The author definitely hit the mark with this YA book. I really had to push through this story. Though I do like the subject of the story and its conclusion. There was no emotional connection and seemed predictable.
September 22, 2018
"Ein paar erläuternde Worte zum bevorstehenden Weltuntergang:
1. Es ist nicht mit apokalyptischen Reitern zu rechnen
2. Die ordnungsgemäße Entvölkerung des Planeten erfolgt durch Dämonen. Und sie haben viele scharfe Zähne
3. Aus Gründen des Naturschutzes wird darauf verzichtet, die Meere in Blut zu verwandeln und das Höllenfeuer herniederregnen zu lassen
4. Gerüchte, dass brave Kinder und mildtätige Erwachsene verschont werden, können nicht bestätigt werden.
Wir wünschen Ihnen einen erfolgreichen Weltuntergang!"
Vincent hat es nicht leicht: in der Schule nervt alles, sein bester Freund ist nicht der Hellste und seine Familie besteht aus religiösen Eiferern, die abstruse Protestaktionen planen.
Als ob das Leben nicht schwer genug wäre, begegnet er Elfen (die klein, rund und schlappohrig sind) und Dämonen (die klein, rund und behörnt sind, plus die erwähnten Zähne) und erfährt, dass der Weltuntergang vor der Tür steht.
Eigentlich sollten alle Menschen zu großen Portalen pilgern, durch die sie Rettung erlangen können, doch Vincent muss herausfinden, dass der Ruf der Portale blockiert wird und alle sterben sollen.
Auf seiner Rettungsaktion der ganzen Welt (auch keine wirklich leichte Aufgabe) lernt Vincent viele interessante Wesen kennen und muss sich mit den absurdesten Menschen verbünden.
Carter schafft eine fantastische neue Welt, in der Elfen, Feen und Dämonen unerkannt unter den Menschen leben. Nur bestimmte Leute (die genug Fantasie haben?) können sie sehen. Dabei driftet es nicht in eine paranormale Welt ab, sondern man hat die ganze Zeit das Gefühl, es handelt sich immer um unsere Welt (bis auf den Weltuntergang natürlich).
Das Buch ist sehr ansprechend gestaltet, da hat sich der Verlag wirklich Gedanken gemacht! Die Kapitel zählen von 30 an rückwärts und bei jedem kommt ein Dämon dazu, sodass am Ende 30 kleine fette Dämonen die Seite bevölkern.
Ein großer Spaß für Zwischendurch, leider ist man viel zu schnell damit durch. Einziges Manko: sporadische wörtliche Wiederholungen (Wir müssen was unternehmen und zwar schnell. "Wir müssen was unternehmen", sagte er "und zwar schnell.")
Fazit: der spaßigste Weltuntergang seit Douglas Adams! Unbedingte Vorbereitungslektüre!
1. Es ist nicht mit apokalyptischen Reitern zu rechnen
2. Die ordnungsgemäße Entvölkerung des Planeten erfolgt durch Dämonen. Und sie haben viele scharfe Zähne
3. Aus Gründen des Naturschutzes wird darauf verzichtet, die Meere in Blut zu verwandeln und das Höllenfeuer herniederregnen zu lassen
4. Gerüchte, dass brave Kinder und mildtätige Erwachsene verschont werden, können nicht bestätigt werden.
Wir wünschen Ihnen einen erfolgreichen Weltuntergang!"
Vincent hat es nicht leicht: in der Schule nervt alles, sein bester Freund ist nicht der Hellste und seine Familie besteht aus religiösen Eiferern, die abstruse Protestaktionen planen.
Als ob das Leben nicht schwer genug wäre, begegnet er Elfen (die klein, rund und schlappohrig sind) und Dämonen (die klein, rund und behörnt sind, plus die erwähnten Zähne) und erfährt, dass der Weltuntergang vor der Tür steht.
Eigentlich sollten alle Menschen zu großen Portalen pilgern, durch die sie Rettung erlangen können, doch Vincent muss herausfinden, dass der Ruf der Portale blockiert wird und alle sterben sollen.
Auf seiner Rettungsaktion der ganzen Welt (auch keine wirklich leichte Aufgabe) lernt Vincent viele interessante Wesen kennen und muss sich mit den absurdesten Menschen verbünden.
Carter schafft eine fantastische neue Welt, in der Elfen, Feen und Dämonen unerkannt unter den Menschen leben. Nur bestimmte Leute (die genug Fantasie haben?) können sie sehen. Dabei driftet es nicht in eine paranormale Welt ab, sondern man hat die ganze Zeit das Gefühl, es handelt sich immer um unsere Welt (bis auf den Weltuntergang natürlich).
Das Buch ist sehr ansprechend gestaltet, da hat sich der Verlag wirklich Gedanken gemacht! Die Kapitel zählen von 30 an rückwärts und bei jedem kommt ein Dämon dazu, sodass am Ende 30 kleine fette Dämonen die Seite bevölkern.
Ein großer Spaß für Zwischendurch, leider ist man viel zu schnell damit durch. Einziges Manko: sporadische wörtliche Wiederholungen (Wir müssen was unternehmen und zwar schnell. "Wir müssen was unternehmen", sagte er "und zwar schnell.")
Fazit: der spaßigste Weltuntergang seit Douglas Adams! Unbedingte Vorbereitungslektüre!
November 1, 2018
Epoch by Timothy Carter is an action-filled book which uses a common story in a unique way.
Epoch follows the story of a boy named Vincent during his quest to save the people of the earth before the world ends. While the world being in danger of ending isn’t an uncommon theme in young adult novels, Epoch takes it a step further and follows through with it, even making the chapter numbers go down instead of up, like a timer ticking down. This small touch condemned the world with the ending (no spoilers) being similar in that a majority of the population doesn’t survive; the fact that Carter didn’t try to save everyone made the story more interesting and placed a higher importance on Vincent than simply making the ending tidy and neat. However, Carter does save all the characters, even faking the deaths of a couple for a small shock. This made it seem as though no main character was in danger and lost the impact of dangerous situations.
The story is a pleasant read and funny at times, though the jokes are sometimes simpler and aimed for a young audience. It does a good job of twisting our reality in that it often feels like the world’s ending, it’s just that in this story it really does end.
The characters in this book are fun and enjoyable to read about but most have no major growth; the only character that does is Vincent’s brother, Max. The characters felt static and occasionally forced into their relationships. One complaint I had for this book was the odd pacing it had; it was relatively fine until it reached the end; the heroes were facing the final boss who was endangering the whole world, and yet he was defeated easily because he had 2 bodyguards. While making the villain of a story weak adds onto his or her character, here it just seems like an anticlimactic ending to an otherwise interesting book.
The book correctly and efficiently conveys its message that some things are inevitable, some things cannot be changed, and some things can only be solved with the effort of others. This idea can often be seen and remains a constant truth throughout the book.
Overall, Epoch was an enjoyable read albeit I’d be hesitant to reread it again. For an uncommon and light read, this is the book to go with.
Epoch follows the story of a boy named Vincent during his quest to save the people of the earth before the world ends. While the world being in danger of ending isn’t an uncommon theme in young adult novels, Epoch takes it a step further and follows through with it, even making the chapter numbers go down instead of up, like a timer ticking down. This small touch condemned the world with the ending (no spoilers) being similar in that a majority of the population doesn’t survive; the fact that Carter didn’t try to save everyone made the story more interesting and placed a higher importance on Vincent than simply making the ending tidy and neat. However, Carter does save all the characters, even faking the deaths of a couple for a small shock. This made it seem as though no main character was in danger and lost the impact of dangerous situations.
The story is a pleasant read and funny at times, though the jokes are sometimes simpler and aimed for a young audience. It does a good job of twisting our reality in that it often feels like the world’s ending, it’s just that in this story it really does end.
The characters in this book are fun and enjoyable to read about but most have no major growth; the only character that does is Vincent’s brother, Max. The characters felt static and occasionally forced into their relationships. One complaint I had for this book was the odd pacing it had; it was relatively fine until it reached the end; the heroes were facing the final boss who was endangering the whole world, and yet he was defeated easily because he had 2 bodyguards. While making the villain of a story weak adds onto his or her character, here it just seems like an anticlimactic ending to an otherwise interesting book.
The book correctly and efficiently conveys its message that some things are inevitable, some things cannot be changed, and some things can only be solved with the effort of others. This idea can often be seen and remains a constant truth throughout the book.
Overall, Epoch was an enjoyable read albeit I’d be hesitant to reread it again. For an uncommon and light read, this is the book to go with.
December 21, 2020
Great short read. Loved the pacing and several elements at play. Wish it was longer and had a little more substance.
August 1, 2023
War ganz nett, mehr aber auch nicht.
February 24, 2025
Fun romp. Very light and breezy.
August 23, 2010
Beschreibung:
Der 14-jährige Vincent befindet sich in >>keiner netten Geschichte<<, denn der Weltuntergang steht kurz bevor. Doch damit noch nicht genug, in Vincents Leben tauchen auf einmal Elfen, Feen und Kobolde auf, deren Ziele nicht immer die besten sind.
So machen ihn die Elfen mit dem Einsetzten eines speziellen Käfers gefügig und die Feen berichten Vincent vor dem bevorstehenden Weltuntergang, den Portalen durch die die Menscheit entkommen kann und von den Dämonen die alle zurückgebliebenen vernichten. Der Einbruch der Dämonen steht schon kurz bevor...können Vincent und seine kleinen Freunde noch etwas dagegen ausrichten?
Meine Meinung:
Timothy Carters Fantasyroman "Dämonenhunger" setzt sich auf eine humorvolle Art und Weise mit dem Weltuntergang auseinander, was man auch schon gut an der herunterzählenden Kapitelzahl erkennen kann. Mit Dämonen gestaltet startet man in die einzelnen Kapitel die immer näher an das unvermeidliche Ende heranrücken.
Der Autor hat eine lockere Schreibweise die mich leicht in die Story von "Dämonenhunger" hat eintauchen lassen. Besonders gut hat mir gefallen wie Timothy Carter viele lustige Szenen erschafft die er mit seinem schwarzen Humor auffüllt. Leider bleibt jedoch dafür die Entwicklung der Charaktere etwas auf der Strecke. Vincent und seine kleinen Freunde wachsen mir zwar immer mehr ans Herz jedoch fehlt es den Charaktern einfach noch an Tiefe, was den Roman eher für Jugendliche geeignet erscheinen lässt.
Nichtsdestotrotz hat Timothy Cartes "Dämonenhunger" einen gewissen Charme oder das >>gewisse Etwas<< was mich einfach nicht mehr losgelassen hat. Unbedingt wollte ich erfahren wie es mit Victor weitergeht und ob das alles doch noch gut ausgeht.
Dafür, dass mich dieser Fantasyroman des öfteren zum schmunzeln gebracht hat und mich so gefesselt hat vergebe ich 4 Sterne.
Mein Fazit:
Ein wirklich dämonisches Vergnügen!
Der 14-jährige Vincent befindet sich in >>keiner netten Geschichte<<, denn der Weltuntergang steht kurz bevor. Doch damit noch nicht genug, in Vincents Leben tauchen auf einmal Elfen, Feen und Kobolde auf, deren Ziele nicht immer die besten sind.
So machen ihn die Elfen mit dem Einsetzten eines speziellen Käfers gefügig und die Feen berichten Vincent vor dem bevorstehenden Weltuntergang, den Portalen durch die die Menscheit entkommen kann und von den Dämonen die alle zurückgebliebenen vernichten. Der Einbruch der Dämonen steht schon kurz bevor...können Vincent und seine kleinen Freunde noch etwas dagegen ausrichten?
Meine Meinung:
Timothy Carters Fantasyroman "Dämonenhunger" setzt sich auf eine humorvolle Art und Weise mit dem Weltuntergang auseinander, was man auch schon gut an der herunterzählenden Kapitelzahl erkennen kann. Mit Dämonen gestaltet startet man in die einzelnen Kapitel die immer näher an das unvermeidliche Ende heranrücken.
Der Autor hat eine lockere Schreibweise die mich leicht in die Story von "Dämonenhunger" hat eintauchen lassen. Besonders gut hat mir gefallen wie Timothy Carter viele lustige Szenen erschafft die er mit seinem schwarzen Humor auffüllt. Leider bleibt jedoch dafür die Entwicklung der Charaktere etwas auf der Strecke. Vincent und seine kleinen Freunde wachsen mir zwar immer mehr ans Herz jedoch fehlt es den Charaktern einfach noch an Tiefe, was den Roman eher für Jugendliche geeignet erscheinen lässt.
Nichtsdestotrotz hat Timothy Cartes "Dämonenhunger" einen gewissen Charme oder das >>gewisse Etwas<< was mich einfach nicht mehr losgelassen hat. Unbedingt wollte ich erfahren wie es mit Victor weitergeht und ob das alles doch noch gut ausgeht.
Dafür, dass mich dieser Fantasyroman des öfteren zum schmunzeln gebracht hat und mich so gefesselt hat vergebe ich 4 Sterne.
Mein Fazit:
Ein wirklich dämonisches Vergnügen!
December 7, 2011
This is the single worst book I have ever read in my life. I have read hundreds, if not thousands of books so this is quite an achievement.
Essentially it's a 300 page run on sentence that I couldn't bear to put down simply because I couldn't believe how utterly crap it really was.
The characters come off as bad tropes that were hastily cobbled together out of half remembered characters cribbed from better authors than this.
The dialogue reads as though it were cereal boxes being read aloud by a speak&spell. I daresay the plot itself feels rather like a few old episodes of doctor who being smashed together in a blender, then filtered through some used diapers.
I'm rather amazed at all of the positive press this book has gotten here on goodreads.
I picked this book up at Polaris (a Sci Fi con in Toronto) because a gentleman, presumably the author, had an impressively large sign which read "I'd like to tell you about the end of the world."
Having read the book I'm sad I wasted the ten bucks.
I keep it on my shelf however for two reasons. First I've never read anything quite so terrible in my life before, and I like having it there as a reminder of the benchmark.
Second, I can look at it and be reminded of the fact that the following year again at Polaris, I ran into the author and informed him of my reasons for not liking his work. To be fair he did ask me for them. He only has himself to blame if it made him cry.
Anyone who puts a work of, and I use this word very ashamedly, "literature" so terrible as this into the world really must expect some negative feedback now and then.
Please if you're reading this, I implore you, look elsewhere for your armageddon fantasy needs, this is not the book you are looking for.
Essentially it's a 300 page run on sentence that I couldn't bear to put down simply because I couldn't believe how utterly crap it really was.
The characters come off as bad tropes that were hastily cobbled together out of half remembered characters cribbed from better authors than this.
The dialogue reads as though it were cereal boxes being read aloud by a speak&spell. I daresay the plot itself feels rather like a few old episodes of doctor who being smashed together in a blender, then filtered through some used diapers.
I'm rather amazed at all of the positive press this book has gotten here on goodreads.
I picked this book up at Polaris (a Sci Fi con in Toronto) because a gentleman, presumably the author, had an impressively large sign which read "I'd like to tell you about the end of the world."
Having read the book I'm sad I wasted the ten bucks.
I keep it on my shelf however for two reasons. First I've never read anything quite so terrible in my life before, and I like having it there as a reminder of the benchmark.
Second, I can look at it and be reminded of the fact that the following year again at Polaris, I ran into the author and informed him of my reasons for not liking his work. To be fair he did ask me for them. He only has himself to blame if it made him cry.
Anyone who puts a work of, and I use this word very ashamedly, "literature" so terrible as this into the world really must expect some negative feedback now and then.
Please if you're reading this, I implore you, look elsewhere for your armageddon fantasy needs, this is not the book you are looking for.
July 30, 2010
I originally picked up Epoch because I met Timothy Carter at Polaris and I could have it autographed. As a result, it took me a while to get around to reading it. When I did, I was sorry for two reasons. One, I was sorry I hadn't read it sooner, and two, I was sorry I was finished because it was so much fun. I can't think of a book that has made me laugh more. The lead character is likable but in no way sickly sweet. The conflict is solid, but Tim manages to make the situations that spring from that conflict both logical and hilarious. This is probably the best young adult novel I have ever read. Yes, I am including books about boy wizards I enjoyed in my comparison.
Along with being a load of fun the book also points out the real danger of religious extremism and the whole one true and only right way mentality. It even takes a shot at certain retail outlets with a less then stellar reputation.
If you haven't read Epoch, you should treat yourself. If you have, watch out for flying red basketballs with lots of teeth. This is a great one for youth and adults and would make great fodder for a family read aloud in the evening with your preteens and teens.
Along with being a load of fun the book also points out the real danger of religious extremism and the whole one true and only right way mentality. It even takes a shot at certain retail outlets with a less then stellar reputation.
If you haven't read Epoch, you should treat yourself. If you have, watch out for flying red basketballs with lots of teeth. This is a great one for youth and adults and would make great fodder for a family read aloud in the evening with your preteens and teens.
December 11, 2012
Inhalt:
Die Welt geht unter. Mal wieder. Und eigentlich sollten sich die Menschen durch Portale retten. Nur...das tun sie nicht. Vincent, Sohn einer Fammilie Weltuntergangsprediger, scheint der einzige Mensch zu sein, der Ahnung hat, was vor sich geht. Und das auch nur, dank einiger seltsamer Wesen die er getroffen hat, wie Elfen und Feen.
Nun bleibt es an ihm hängen, dafür zu sorgen, dass die Menschen endlich mitkriegen, was da los ist.
Meinung:
Das Buch ist ganz lustig. Nicht berauschend, aber leicht zu lesen und gut für zwischendurch. (Davon les ich im Moment viel zu viele Bücher.)Es gab durchaus Stellen zum Schmunzeln, wenn ich auch nicht laut loslachen musste. Der Schreibstil hat einen leicht ungewöhnlichen Touch, was das Ganze interessanter macht. Und übrigens: JA. Die Welt geht am Ende unter. Aber es versucht in der Geschichte ja auch niemand, den Weltuntergang zu verhindern. Was übrigens (soweit ich weiß) auch ein völlig neuer Ansatz ist, den ich durchaus begrüße.
Fazit:
Nett.
Merlinsdaughter von Mexxbooks
Die Welt geht unter. Mal wieder. Und eigentlich sollten sich die Menschen durch Portale retten. Nur...das tun sie nicht. Vincent, Sohn einer Fammilie Weltuntergangsprediger, scheint der einzige Mensch zu sein, der Ahnung hat, was vor sich geht. Und das auch nur, dank einiger seltsamer Wesen die er getroffen hat, wie Elfen und Feen.
Nun bleibt es an ihm hängen, dafür zu sorgen, dass die Menschen endlich mitkriegen, was da los ist.
Meinung:
Das Buch ist ganz lustig. Nicht berauschend, aber leicht zu lesen und gut für zwischendurch. (Davon les ich im Moment viel zu viele Bücher.)Es gab durchaus Stellen zum Schmunzeln, wenn ich auch nicht laut loslachen musste. Der Schreibstil hat einen leicht ungewöhnlichen Touch, was das Ganze interessanter macht. Und übrigens: JA. Die Welt geht am Ende unter. Aber es versucht in der Geschichte ja auch niemand, den Weltuntergang zu verhindern. Was übrigens (soweit ich weiß) auch ein völlig neuer Ansatz ist, den ich durchaus begrüße.
Fazit:
Nett.
Merlinsdaughter von Mexxbooks
November 6, 2007
The premise of the book is what caught my attention. Now, I’m used to the usual end-of-the-world books where at the very last second the hero/heroine is able to save the world from total destruction, plunging into 100 years of darkness, etc; but to have the end of the world be inevitable? I found that to be intriguing. However, that isn’t the only spin that the author puts into the book. The way he makes you take a different look at what most have deemed “fairy-tale creatures,” and the slight poking of fun at various religious beliefs is enough to make most people smirk at the sheer cleverness of it all. While at instances the book seems to speed through the story, making you wish a tad more time was taken, the fact the plot goes off of the beaten path makes it very enjoyable.
On a side note, if anyone else knows of any books where the end of the world is something that can’t be stopped, I would love to know about them. Epoch is the first that I’ve come in contact with. Thanks!
On a side note, if anyone else knows of any books where the end of the world is something that can’t be stopped, I would love to know about them. Epoch is the first that I’ve come in contact with. Thanks!
October 11, 2011
This book is definitely a favorite. It's basically a book about the end of the world from a 14 year-old view. This boy doesn't believe in his religion based on the triumvirate and he doesn't think the end is nigh. He also doesn't believe in demons or angels or anything like that. Until one day during his science fair themed on the end of the world he sees a elf. And when he gets home his parents throw him in the chapel for not spreading the word, and he gets out. He then goes to a girls house who his parents call a witch and sees more elves and it starts his knowing of the end of the world. On the way home a few pixies explain the world is ending and before long he is being chased by demons beat up by elves helped by pixies and trying to save the world.
Text-To-World
He doesn't believe in a religion.
There are Atheists all over the world.
Recommend this book to any one with a sense of humor and spare time to read a small but great book.
Text-To-World
He doesn't believe in a religion.
There are Atheists all over the world.
Recommend this book to any one with a sense of humor and spare time to read a small but great book.
April 14, 2009
This book is unlike any other book I've actually read because in the beginning the book starts out on chapter 30. It represents the down of Earth's end of time (Earth's destruction).
In the beginning the author began to base the book off on a new type of christianity which was found. The portagonist of this story is a boy who can see mythical beings compare to regular human beings. As long as the person opens their mind they can actually see the unbelievable and that everyone could realize that Earth is full of many mythical creation before the dawn of human era.
This shows that the world would be engul into chaos and that demons would appear throughout the Earth to kill all humans and destroying the Earth. It also serves as a potential message that humans do not keep the Earth clean and pollute it and in order for the Earth to be clean we have to reborn Earth once again.
In the beginning the author began to base the book off on a new type of christianity which was found. The portagonist of this story is a boy who can see mythical beings compare to regular human beings. As long as the person opens their mind they can actually see the unbelievable and that everyone could realize that Earth is full of many mythical creation before the dawn of human era.
This shows that the world would be engul into chaos and that demons would appear throughout the Earth to kill all humans and destroying the Earth. It also serves as a potential message that humans do not keep the Earth clean and pollute it and in order for the Earth to be clean we have to reborn Earth once again.
March 19, 2008
Vincent's parents had always said the world was going to end, and that there were demons, and it turns out they were right.
Suddenly, Vincent can see demons (they look like basketballs with wings and pointy teeth), and elves, and fairies. Unfortunately for Vincent, the elves have ways of making sure he DOESN'T talk about his discovery. Plus, they need his help in locating portals that will get them off the earth before its destruction.
A little too action-movie-ish for my tastes, but teen boys will enjoy the humor, fast pace, and all the battles with elves and demons.
Suddenly, Vincent can see demons (they look like basketballs with wings and pointy teeth), and elves, and fairies. Unfortunately for Vincent, the elves have ways of making sure he DOESN'T talk about his discovery. Plus, they need his help in locating portals that will get them off the earth before its destruction.
A little too action-movie-ish for my tastes, but teen boys will enjoy the humor, fast pace, and all the battles with elves and demons.
September 4, 2012
I picked this book up at Ad Astra because Timothy Carter was awesome on panels and was a pleasure to speak to in the halls and at his dealer's table. Unfortunately that charisma did not translate so well into the book.
It has several good ideas but never really explores them in any depth before moving onto the next one. The characters all have little to no development.
I think most of this though could have been fixed with a good editor, which since Timothy Carter chose to self publish this book is sadly lacking.
It has several good ideas but never really explores them in any depth before moving onto the next one. The characters all have little to no development.
I think most of this though could have been fixed with a good editor, which since Timothy Carter chose to self publish this book is sadly lacking.
March 9, 2008
Ummm, yeah, the end of the world - yada, yada, yada.....
This author sure has a style: when he writes the characters into a scene and isn't sure about how to conclude the scene, the main character blacks out. Perfect transition! Seriously, that happened at least 5 times and it was driving me crazy. This books was pretty silly - ill conceived and way too convenient when it needed to be. There are so many better end-of-the-world books out there - you can probably just skip this one.
This author sure has a style: when he writes the characters into a scene and isn't sure about how to conclude the scene, the main character blacks out. Perfect transition! Seriously, that happened at least 5 times and it was driving me crazy. This books was pretty silly - ill conceived and way too convenient when it needed to be. There are so many better end-of-the-world books out there - you can probably just skip this one.
March 12, 2015
The world is about to end. At least, as we know it. It is the end of the epoch for humans, and all those who wish to, should hear the call of the portals, taking them elsewhere, before the demons come to wipe out the world and reset it for the next dominant species. The problem is... something is blocking the portals, and time is running out for the humans. Humorous, very fun, light book. Great reading.
November 19, 2011
There's something that needs to be said about Timothy Carter. A big clap wouldn't be enough. How can one man have something he truly deserve? A thrown? A crown ? He is the only author I have read so far that deals with end of the world type issues but manages to keep it light, so it doesn't depressed you. It makes you want to know more and more and more. My first book was Evil? and I fell in love instantly. When I saw this at the local bookstore, I did not think twice about purchasing it.
April 14, 2008
This book is written badly. The narration jerks about in an implausible way, and the politics it discusses are heavy handed. I didn't find it worth finishing.
That said, I'm not sure a teenage boy would mind the bad writing. The pace is fast and the topic is fantastical, and the writing does get better further on in the book.
That said, I'm not sure a teenage boy would mind the bad writing. The pace is fast and the topic is fantastical, and the writing does get better further on in the book.
June 10, 2009
I wasn't expecting much from this book. I read the back cover and figured it was an easy read on a long trip. Epoch is simply written but the quality was much better than expected. Still entertaining for young adults, older teens and adults can find a witty bit of satire held in this novel. I can't say it's comparable to Hitchhiker's Guide, but definitely an entertaining read.
September 2, 2010
While this was not my favorite book, and I will never read it again - there were some very great images in the book. The story is a classic young adult book as in only the children have a brain - but at the same time, running through a Food Store with a Imp chasing a Fae is a great picture to keep in your mind when you are depressed and need to smile.
October 31, 2011
It was a great book with a lot of cheesy humor in it but it was appropriat for the time and setting. This book is full of action and twists around every corner. Timothy Carter is a great author and so far I've read two of his books... both of them are amazing and I look forword to reading more of his incredible work!
August 4, 2020
That eternal question - do I call apocalyptic fiction with demons and prophecies and magic and world-ending plots horror or fantasy ? In this case, I'm going with fantasy.
It was a funny read, very dry, with the occasional moments of laugh-out-loud humour. I began and ended it today, and am looking forward to the next one; I got a couple of Carter's books at the con in September.
It was a funny read, very dry, with the occasional moments of laugh-out-loud humour. I began and ended it today, and am looking forward to the next one; I got a couple of Carter's books at the con in September.
July 5, 2013
Ich wusste gar nicht, dass der Weltuntergang so lustig und unterhaltsam sein kann. Die Geschichte um Vincent der die Welt retten will ist wirklich gelungene Unterhaltung.
Besonders die postepochalen Wesen sind mir sehr ans Herz gewachsen. Natürlich ist es kein weltbewegender Roman, aber er ist kein bisschen langweilig und ich habe mich immer sehr aufs lesen gefreut, dafür gibt es den 4. Stern :)
Besonders die postepochalen Wesen sind mir sehr ans Herz gewachsen. Natürlich ist es kein weltbewegender Roman, aber er ist kein bisschen langweilig und ich habe mich immer sehr aufs lesen gefreut, dafür gibt es den 4. Stern :)
September 5, 2017
Too much fun -- a book about the end of the world that is hilarious, sly, and utterly inappropriate. Perfect in other words. I would have loved it as a kid, and enjoyed it immensely (with a little bit of guilt at how much I laughed and what I laughed at). Recommended as a palate cleanser for thought who are a little fed up with how serious everyone is taking the Apocalypse.
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