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Relativity
Harry Erickson believes he’s disproven Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity. Dennis Drysdale is in love with a woman he knew from high school. Timothy Henderson wants to professionally play video games.
When Harry accidentally burns his house down in a freak chicken Kiev accident, it sets events into motion that allow the three friends to pursue their individual dreams.
The trio embark on a road trip to Chicago in pursuit of their destinies and find themselves at the University of Chicago Physics department, a video game tournament, and a lunch date at Panera Bread.
RELATIVITY is a captivating wild romp fueled with the aspirations of three men who are on a quest to dedicate their lives to their ridiculous dreams in this thought-provoking and satirical novel of friendship and finding oneself.
When Harry accidentally burns his house down in a freak chicken Kiev accident, it sets events into motion that allow the three friends to pursue their individual dreams.
The trio embark on a road trip to Chicago in pursuit of their destinies and find themselves at the University of Chicago Physics department, a video game tournament, and a lunch date at Panera Bread.
RELATIVITY is a captivating wild romp fueled with the aspirations of three men who are on a quest to dedicate their lives to their ridiculous dreams in this thought-provoking and satirical novel of friendship and finding oneself.
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Published June 7, 2022
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May 26, 2022
If Douglas Adams Wrote "Men's Fiction". Take the hilarity and wit that *Douglas* Adams was known for in his scifi and apply it instead to a tale of three middle aged men each having distinct mid-life crises that all get wrapped up in each other... and you basically have this book. More of a "men's fiction" tale that explores similar themes as the better known "women's fiction" genre, but focusing on the guys rather than the gals, this is a wild romp with heart - and a relatively short read at under 250 pages to boot. Adams manages to pack quite a tale within that lower page count though, and the laughs are on nearly every page. Truly a more lighthearted and off-the-wall book that many may need in trying times. Very much recommended.
May 28, 2022
I wanted to like this book so much. I though the concept was very interesting. I have read “road trip” stories with middle aged women as the main characters and thought seeing this from a man’s perspective would be interesting. Unfortunately, the book did not meet my expectations. I admire authors so much for their creativity and drive of wanting to write a book that readers will love. I try to choose my books carefully so that I am almost always assured I will enjoy them, and usually do not have to write a negative review.
At twenty-five percent of the book, I knew this was not a book for me and I was just reading to the end, just to finish it. The book summary states that the plot is about a men’s road trip, or that is what I understood. That is not accurate. The road trip is a very small part of the book. Also, I want to state that I think the reader of this book needs to be a fan of science fiction. I have watched many science fiction TV series, and have enjoyed them, but to totally be immersed in this story, the reader needs to be more interested in Sci Fi, then I am.
The last one-fourth of the book, I actually enjoyed. It was worth hanging in and continuing to read, even though I really wanted to stop so often. Would I recommend this book to readers since I enjoyed the last part of the book? Sorry to the author, no, I would not.
I looked at the other reviews posted and it seems the readers all enjoy the book, so I am in the minority in my opinion. Every book is not for every person, but I do wish the author of much success with this book.
I want to thank BHC Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read the advanced reader copy with no obligation to write a review. My review is written freely as a hobby, and is totally my own opinion, not influenced by receiving the ARC.
At twenty-five percent of the book, I knew this was not a book for me and I was just reading to the end, just to finish it. The book summary states that the plot is about a men’s road trip, or that is what I understood. That is not accurate. The road trip is a very small part of the book. Also, I want to state that I think the reader of this book needs to be a fan of science fiction. I have watched many science fiction TV series, and have enjoyed them, but to totally be immersed in this story, the reader needs to be more interested in Sci Fi, then I am.
The last one-fourth of the book, I actually enjoyed. It was worth hanging in and continuing to read, even though I really wanted to stop so often. Would I recommend this book to readers since I enjoyed the last part of the book? Sorry to the author, no, I would not.
I looked at the other reviews posted and it seems the readers all enjoy the book, so I am in the minority in my opinion. Every book is not for every person, but I do wish the author of much success with this book.
I want to thank BHC Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read the advanced reader copy with no obligation to write a review. My review is written freely as a hobby, and is totally my own opinion, not influenced by receiving the ARC.
June 6, 2022
Out June 7, 2022 [Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review!]
Rating: 3/5 stars
Three middle-aged men, each seeking a different kind of personal and professional fulfillment (including one who hopes to disprove Einstein’s theory of relativity) set off on a road trip to Chicago.
I went into this book with absolutely no expectations whatsoever, as it’s a bit outside my normal genre and I hadn’t heard of it until the author reached out to me. That’s not at all a bad thing—sometimes it’s fun to go into a book pretty much blind, and that was the case here.
Relativity is unique, memorable, and ultimately pretty fun. It’s a bit of a slow burn, but the character development is very strong, and I found myself rooting for the characters even when I was simultaneously annoyed by them. I also really enjoyed the direction each of the character arcs ultimately went, which, without spoiling anything, wasn’t necessarily what I expected! Finally, I’m a big fan of anything that’s a bit bizarre, absurd, and/or over the top, and Relativity offered moments of all three, which I deeply appreciated!
Recommended if you like: buddy dramedies; quirky fiction; quick reads.
CW: Pregnancy loss; alcoholism; misogyny/sexual harassment; fire (no injury).
Rating: 3/5 stars
Three middle-aged men, each seeking a different kind of personal and professional fulfillment (including one who hopes to disprove Einstein’s theory of relativity) set off on a road trip to Chicago.
I went into this book with absolutely no expectations whatsoever, as it’s a bit outside my normal genre and I hadn’t heard of it until the author reached out to me. That’s not at all a bad thing—sometimes it’s fun to go into a book pretty much blind, and that was the case here.
Relativity is unique, memorable, and ultimately pretty fun. It’s a bit of a slow burn, but the character development is very strong, and I found myself rooting for the characters even when I was simultaneously annoyed by them. I also really enjoyed the direction each of the character arcs ultimately went, which, without spoiling anything, wasn’t necessarily what I expected! Finally, I’m a big fan of anything that’s a bit bizarre, absurd, and/or over the top, and Relativity offered moments of all three, which I deeply appreciated!
Recommended if you like: buddy dramedies; quirky fiction; quick reads.
CW: Pregnancy loss; alcoholism; misogyny/sexual harassment; fire (no injury).
June 2, 2022
This was an interesting read to say the least, and it is not something I would normally read.
The characters were all interesting, but their backstories were very long and tedious to get through. Harry had a lot of science and science terminology that was frankly over my head, and I tended to skim over his parts. Timothy, while interesting, had a bit much science fiction going on. I felt very bad with how his parents treated him during his childhood.
My favorite character was Dennis because his story was very simple and not at all complicated.
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It took me a while to figure out what exactly was making this such a hard read for me, and I finally came to the realization that it was because it was a story about 3 men and their POV about life and marriage in general. Not that this is a bad thing, it was just the first time I have read a book from this viewpoint. I would classify this as Men's Fiction (Is there even such a category??)
Lighthearted, with a few laughs thrown in, I would recommend this to my male friends going through their own mid-life crisis.
I enjoyed how all their stories were interconnected and I was happy with the ending.
Thank you to Let's Talk Book Promo and the publisher for my eArc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The characters were all interesting, but their backstories were very long and tedious to get through. Harry had a lot of science and science terminology that was frankly over my head, and I tended to skim over his parts. Timothy, while interesting, had a bit much science fiction going on. I felt very bad with how his parents treated him during his childhood.
My favorite character was Dennis because his story was very simple and not at all complicated.
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It took me a while to figure out what exactly was making this such a hard read for me, and I finally came to the realization that it was because it was a story about 3 men and their POV about life and marriage in general. Not that this is a bad thing, it was just the first time I have read a book from this viewpoint. I would classify this as Men's Fiction (Is there even such a category??)
Lighthearted, with a few laughs thrown in, I would recommend this to my male friends going through their own mid-life crisis.
I enjoyed how all their stories were interconnected and I was happy with the ending.
Thank you to Let's Talk Book Promo and the publisher for my eArc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 9, 2023
Relativity is perfectly composed by Ben Adams. The story depends on three men who are chasing after their fantasies. Harry figures he can disprove the relativity speculation. Timothy is a web-based gamer with a PhD in science. Dennis, needing to reconnect with her high school young lady crush. Each turning page has extraordinary anticipation, which will make the perusers come to the edge. They have very particular existences yet live inside the indistinguishable little city. Their fantasies have taken over as the main thing that is important in their lives, and they grip onto them while disregarding and relinquishing all the other things. The character development in this book is truly great, and the manner in which the writer has plotted the entire idea will take you on a ride.
An amazing and full of excitement will never let you go and hooked up till end.
The author did amazing work and I really appreciate it.
The language is simple and lucid.
An amazing and full of excitement will never let you go and hooked up till end.
The author did amazing work and I really appreciate it.
The language is simple and lucid.
December 12, 2022
Relativity is a beautiful novel and mixture of many emotions and comics. Three friends Harry , Dennis and Timothy are the main characters of this story who set to a road trip to Chicago with their dreams to fullfill. As the title is "Relativity ' ,though their dreams are different but they all go to a same path which makes the story interesting to the readers.
Relativity is a captivatingly wild romp fueled by the yearnings of three men who are on a quest to find friendship and find themselves in this thought-provoking and satirical novel dedicating their lives to their ridiculous dreams.
Kudos to the author Ben Adams for such a beautiful novel.
Relativity is a captivatingly wild romp fueled by the yearnings of three men who are on a quest to find friendship and find themselves in this thought-provoking and satirical novel dedicating their lives to their ridiculous dreams.
Kudos to the author Ben Adams for such a beautiful novel.
December 14, 2022
As it has been so very rightly quoted, it is never too late to be what we might have been or whoever we want to be, and we are never too old to give up on our aspirations, and the things which we truly believe in.
Until and unless we take the required action and make an effort to try, we will never know for certain if we are able to accomplish our goals and have the power to pursue our dreams.
The book, ‘Relativity’ by author Ben Adams revolves around our three main protagonists, who each have a certain set of faith pertaining to what they truly believe in, but feel like they were never given the right fortuity to make true their beliefs.
So when an opportunity arises from a completely inadvertent and unforeseen chain of events, all three of them realize that this is the chance which they have been looking for, in order to seek what they are all passionate about.
And thus, Harry, Timothy and Dennis embark on a journey that was not incidental to one particular event, but rather was an accumulation of their feelings over time, which taught all of them some very important lessons that they would certainly remember forever. Hence I am going to give this FIVE STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Until and unless we take the required action and make an effort to try, we will never know for certain if we are able to accomplish our goals and have the power to pursue our dreams.
The book, ‘Relativity’ by author Ben Adams revolves around our three main protagonists, who each have a certain set of faith pertaining to what they truly believe in, but feel like they were never given the right fortuity to make true their beliefs.
So when an opportunity arises from a completely inadvertent and unforeseen chain of events, all three of them realize that this is the chance which they have been looking for, in order to seek what they are all passionate about.
And thus, Harry, Timothy and Dennis embark on a journey that was not incidental to one particular event, but rather was an accumulation of their feelings over time, which taught all of them some very important lessons that they would certainly remember forever. Hence I am going to give this FIVE STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
June 16, 2022
Relativity is a unique and at times fun read! It's the story of three men from Bloomington, Indiana each living separate lives but when circumstances arise and they find themselves needing to go to Chicago a friendship develops. I enjoyed each of the characters. They can be quite eccentric! The story flowed well making it an easy read. There's was some scientific terms that I had no idea what they were but altogether it was interesting to readabdget to know each of these men.
Thank you Let's Talk Books Promo and Ben Adams for sharing this book with me!
Thank you Let's Talk Books Promo and Ben Adams for sharing this book with me!
December 16, 2022
Being Nominated in 2023 pushcart prize, make it more facinating to pick this book.
The book is about love, passion and chasing the dreams.
Story revolves around the three middle age men- Harry, Timothy anx Dennis, who set on a journey to chase their dream and what they heart.
Harry, who is working on a theory to prove Einstein's theory of general relativitity wrong. Timothy who is a professor want to make name in Video Game professionally and Dennis wants to meet her highschool crush.
They set out on their journey to pursue their destinies, fulfilling their long cherished dreams.
This is the quest of three aspirational Men who are determined to pursue their dream, and finding real oneself. Its refreshing and intruiging read, different from other genre i usually pick. So overall a good read of me❤️
The book is about love, passion and chasing the dreams.
Story revolves around the three middle age men- Harry, Timothy anx Dennis, who set on a journey to chase their dream and what they heart.
Harry, who is working on a theory to prove Einstein's theory of general relativitity wrong. Timothy who is a professor want to make name in Video Game professionally and Dennis wants to meet her highschool crush.
They set out on their journey to pursue their destinies, fulfilling their long cherished dreams.
This is the quest of three aspirational Men who are determined to pursue their dream, and finding real oneself. Its refreshing and intruiging read, different from other genre i usually pick. So overall a good read of me❤️
May 10, 2023
A remarkable and thought-provoking quest for knowledge and wisdom. Story of three men on a journey to unleash their potential, and passion, and deepen their friendship. A very interesting concept with good execution.
The characters are well and deeply portrayed. The protagonists are such powerful people. This book is fantastic and nicely written. The book is full of unexpected turns that will captivate and surprise the reader. This experience is both an emotional roller coaster and enjoyable. This one will be adored by all and one more thing this book has been nominated for a 2023 pushcart prize.
The characters are well and deeply portrayed. The protagonists are such powerful people. This book is fantastic and nicely written. The book is full of unexpected turns that will captivate and surprise the reader. This experience is both an emotional roller coaster and enjoyable. This one will be adored by all and one more thing this book has been nominated for a 2023 pushcart prize.
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June 14, 2022The concept was interesting but sadly this one wasn't for me.
Thank you Netgalley for the chance.
Thank you Netgalley for the chance.
December 5, 2022
Relativity by Ben Adams, grabs my attention by title, as its made me think that it's a science fiction. But not it's surely having a little science fiction in it but it's has a burst of different emotions, scenes, adventures with some love, friendship, heartbreak and alot to be experienced.
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A story has three main characters, and all three have different-different life situations to be tackled and the stories are seen in a American lifestyle, which makes a whole interesting vibe as well. As all three of them have to face different life scenerious, and the stories are very different but also connected at some levels, which makes you hooked up to the end.
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As the book is nominated for pushcart prize, I think everyone should give it a try for surely. Narrations are opt and characters are well developed. Language is lucid easily understood. Highly recommended to all.
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A story has three main characters, and all three have different-different life situations to be tackled and the stories are seen in a American lifestyle, which makes a whole interesting vibe as well. As all three of them have to face different life scenerious, and the stories are very different but also connected at some levels, which makes you hooked up to the end.
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As the book is nominated for pushcart prize, I think everyone should give it a try for surely. Narrations are opt and characters are well developed. Language is lucid easily understood. Highly recommended to all.
June 2, 2022
I received a complimentary advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.
RELATIVITY by Ben Adams
Published by: BHC Press
Publication date: June 7, 2022
Pages: 236
Genres: Fiction, Humor, Satire (classified by publisher); (and from me: Fiction, Satire, elements of Fantasy and Family Saga, descriptions of Science Fiction)
POV: Multiple: third person, past tense (for Harry, one main protagonist); first person, past tense (for Dennis, another character); occasional omniscient views
Narrator: True yet comedic through an acidic and despondent voice--particularly with Harry, often very close; occasional omniscient parenthetical backstory; sometimes misguided or wrong
Opening setting: Bloomington, Indiana at a burning house;
Other significant locations: Bloomington, around town, present day and decades past; convention
Number of named, identified or described characters: 95+
Publisher's Summary:
Harry Erickson believes he’s disproven Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity. Dennis Drysdale is in love with a woman he knew from high school. Timothy Henderson wants to professionally play video games.
When Harry accidentally burns his house down in a freak chicken Kiev accident, it sets events into motion that allow the three friends to pursue their individual dreams.
The trio embark on a road trip to Chicago in pursuit of their destinies and find themselves at the University of Chicago Physics department, a video game tournament, and a lunch date at Panera Bread.
Relativity is a captivating wild romp fueled with the aspirations of three men who are on a quest to dedicate their lives to their ridiculous dreams in this thought-provoking and satirical novel of friendship and finding oneself.
My Review:
If you like this genre (satire) you should read this humorous romp narrated with acerbic wit that follows Harry Erickson from the smoldering embers of his burnt down home as he launches on what might be his final push to disprove Einstein's theory of general relativity.
An amateur scientist college dropout, a hard-working car salesman, and a professor who is a talented online gamer walk into a book: this is the setup for a road drip that turns into a quest.
You'll meet a man (Harry) so focused, so egotistical, so maniacal, so sure of himself that he rewrites physics and math. But it's all wrong. Yet luckily, he's here to explain it to every one of us losers, from kindergarteners to PhDs.
This self-proclaimed satire renames one of the most famous sci-fi TV series in a hilarious way and plays off its fame and uses one of PBS's most famous cardigan-wearing TV friends to children. It mocks a common restaurant chain or two.
The middle of the book bogged down for me a bit as we mired in lengthy backstory of each of the main characters from early childhood through their twenties, thirties and forties. Some tales were interesting if not extreme for Midwesterners, but much of it struck me as unnecessary. Although it does provide a sad, painful look back at all that's wrong with the cliched roles many teens and young adults (and even older adults) play as humans struggle to grow up.
At more than halfway through this book, the trio who were supposed to be going on a quest have not even discussed it, agreed to it, or heaven forbid, launched their journey. For me, much of this meandering prior to the quest could have been cut in favor for launching our heroes' journey sooner and examining the trip.
The point of this book to me seems to be to lay bare the truth that life is hard, and sometimes it sucks. Often we compensate for this emotional deluge by deluding ourselves into thinking we're amazing and awesome. And maybe that's the only way to get through. While all of this might be true, I'm not sure I want to stare down the barrel of such blind delusion, destruction and deceit. Or is that why we read fiction?
Very late in the book, we finally see some high-stakes catastrophes that launch the trio on their unlikely quest, and some of those explosions fit a great fiction rule: make the unlikely seem inevitable. There were some devastating yet funny twists and turns, which is often what you get in this read.
I don't read much satire, so perhaps my ignorance caused me to fail to appreciate the irony, the pessimistic humor, the sarcasm so that I did not love this cast of losers. I can only assume this genre is normally chockfull of cliches and tropes, which I enjoyed for some reason.
Then finally, just prior to wrapping up this book, the quest launched. Is the author purposely withholding this journey to drive me crazy? Perhaps. There were almost no pages left to build a crescendo to climax and resolve this story, but it concluded nicely--or at least completely.
In the end, I appreciated that these misfits changed through the narrative, with each traveler making connections and finding something on their quest. If this is ever made into a movie, it will probably be influenced by Seth Rogan and Jonah Hill and maybe star Martin Lawrence and Dave Chappelle. Was this a modern day Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or one of David Sedaris's books?
You should read about this amateur scientist, a gamer and a car salesman and decide what you think.
RELATIVITY by Ben Adams
Published by: BHC Press
Publication date: June 7, 2022
Pages: 236
Genres: Fiction, Humor, Satire (classified by publisher); (and from me: Fiction, Satire, elements of Fantasy and Family Saga, descriptions of Science Fiction)
POV: Multiple: third person, past tense (for Harry, one main protagonist); first person, past tense (for Dennis, another character); occasional omniscient views
Narrator: True yet comedic through an acidic and despondent voice--particularly with Harry, often very close; occasional omniscient parenthetical backstory; sometimes misguided or wrong
Opening setting: Bloomington, Indiana at a burning house;
Other significant locations: Bloomington, around town, present day and decades past; convention
Number of named, identified or described characters: 95+
Publisher's Summary:
Harry Erickson believes he’s disproven Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity. Dennis Drysdale is in love with a woman he knew from high school. Timothy Henderson wants to professionally play video games.
When Harry accidentally burns his house down in a freak chicken Kiev accident, it sets events into motion that allow the three friends to pursue their individual dreams.
The trio embark on a road trip to Chicago in pursuit of their destinies and find themselves at the University of Chicago Physics department, a video game tournament, and a lunch date at Panera Bread.
Relativity is a captivating wild romp fueled with the aspirations of three men who are on a quest to dedicate their lives to their ridiculous dreams in this thought-provoking and satirical novel of friendship and finding oneself.
My Review:
If you like this genre (satire) you should read this humorous romp narrated with acerbic wit that follows Harry Erickson from the smoldering embers of his burnt down home as he launches on what might be his final push to disprove Einstein's theory of general relativity.
An amateur scientist college dropout, a hard-working car salesman, and a professor who is a talented online gamer walk into a book: this is the setup for a road drip that turns into a quest.
You'll meet a man (Harry) so focused, so egotistical, so maniacal, so sure of himself that he rewrites physics and math. But it's all wrong. Yet luckily, he's here to explain it to every one of us losers, from kindergarteners to PhDs.
This self-proclaimed satire renames one of the most famous sci-fi TV series in a hilarious way and plays off its fame and uses one of PBS's most famous cardigan-wearing TV friends to children. It mocks a common restaurant chain or two.
The middle of the book bogged down for me a bit as we mired in lengthy backstory of each of the main characters from early childhood through their twenties, thirties and forties. Some tales were interesting if not extreme for Midwesterners, but much of it struck me as unnecessary. Although it does provide a sad, painful look back at all that's wrong with the cliched roles many teens and young adults (and even older adults) play as humans struggle to grow up.
At more than halfway through this book, the trio who were supposed to be going on a quest have not even discussed it, agreed to it, or heaven forbid, launched their journey. For me, much of this meandering prior to the quest could have been cut in favor for launching our heroes' journey sooner and examining the trip.
The point of this book to me seems to be to lay bare the truth that life is hard, and sometimes it sucks. Often we compensate for this emotional deluge by deluding ourselves into thinking we're amazing and awesome. And maybe that's the only way to get through. While all of this might be true, I'm not sure I want to stare down the barrel of such blind delusion, destruction and deceit. Or is that why we read fiction?
Very late in the book, we finally see some high-stakes catastrophes that launch the trio on their unlikely quest, and some of those explosions fit a great fiction rule: make the unlikely seem inevitable. There were some devastating yet funny twists and turns, which is often what you get in this read.
I don't read much satire, so perhaps my ignorance caused me to fail to appreciate the irony, the pessimistic humor, the sarcasm so that I did not love this cast of losers. I can only assume this genre is normally chockfull of cliches and tropes, which I enjoyed for some reason.
Then finally, just prior to wrapping up this book, the quest launched. Is the author purposely withholding this journey to drive me crazy? Perhaps. There were almost no pages left to build a crescendo to climax and resolve this story, but it concluded nicely--or at least completely.
In the end, I appreciated that these misfits changed through the narrative, with each traveler making connections and finding something on their quest. If this is ever made into a movie, it will probably be influenced by Seth Rogan and Jonah Hill and maybe star Martin Lawrence and Dave Chappelle. Was this a modern day Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or one of David Sedaris's books?
You should read about this amateur scientist, a gamer and a car salesman and decide what you think.
April 12, 2022
Harry Erickson has an estranged marriage, a thankless job at an assisted living facility, and a doting daughter who puts up with his eccentricities (just wait till you get to the end of this paragraph). But he also is under an unshakeable conviction that Albert Einstein got his Theory of Relativity completely awry. This stubborn persuasion leads Harry to spend eight years ensconced in a damp basement, allowing his wedding to wither and even maintain an irritable equanimity when his house (sole property) burns down in an unfortunate bout of kitchen and Kiev chicken neglect. But undeterred and undaunted, Harry proceeds to come up with a 2,635 page “self-proclaimed” tour de force rebuttal of Einstein. True to both the length of the research conducted without accosting the help of anyone and the depth of frustration caused in the process to everyone, Harry titles his work, “Omnicalcumetry: The Theory of Everything and its Application for Everyday living by Harry Erickson, a New Science for the New Millennium.”
A chance viewing of one episode of the cult Science Fiction series, Cape Canaveral, upends the life of both young Timothy Henderson and his unsuspecting set of parents. Timothy begins doodling with a vengeance, aliens having varying degrees of unnatural sex with willing humans, in various convoluted positions. However things reach a head when Timothy replaces the faces of the procreating beasts and beauties with headshots of his classmates. A confiscation of his exquisite art, a promise to meet a therapist, and a finding of extraterrestrial sex fetish or ETSF later, Timothy’s parents are forced to flee Atlanta by driving 500 odd miles to Bloomington, Indiana, after a spurned therapist (who wanted to use Timothy as the subject of an extravagant study), makes strategic calls to parents of Timothy’s classmates revealing not just the extent of monstrosity and perversion attached to Timothy’s drawings, but the roles and responsibilities of each of their offspring. Timothy gets acquainted with Harry at Indiana, proceeds to get a PhD in Chemistry, gets married and sees it ruined, before spending a greater part of his time matching wits with kids in Massive Multiple Role Playing Online Video Games.
Even if Dennis Drysdale did not know everyone in Bloomington, every resident of Bloomington knew Dennis. You could safely bet that all cars owned by inhabitants of Bloomington invariably rolled out from one of the three dealership outlets owned, or rather inherited by Dennis from his father. Born with a silver spoon or an excellent pair of radial tyres in his mouth, Dennis inherited multiple well established and extremely prosperous car dealership outlets from his father under suspicious if not mysterious circumstances. Such circumstances involved, among other things, causing untold grief to the IRS, making a visit to prison and consequently dropping dead within its confines. Dennis does his own bit to add fuel to the fire by guzzling beer almost every waking moment of the day, and night (when he is not having whiskey that is) and marrying Harry’s divorced wife, Amanda. He even boasts that the day Amanda separated from Harry, Dennis made love to her in a brand new Porsche!
Three men with their own proclivities, penchant and passion. Three men left to rue lost opportunities. Three men with nothing to salvage in life, well almost. On a sunny morning when a trip to Chicago offers a chance for the troika to alter their life in a paradigm shifting manner, they grasp at the opportunity like three drowning men clutching at a solitary straw. But there is a hitch. They would need to make the journey in tandem. Their aspirations would take them to the Physics Department at the University of Chicago, a video game tournament where the best of the best match wits against one another, and a lunch date at a non-descript Panera Bread.
Ben Adams’ “Relativity” is not just a romp. Hidden amidst rib tickling lines that make the reader guffaw, is a beautiful story of life affirming hope. A conviction in the goodness of humanity. A conviction that is as powerful (if not more) as the one nurtured by Harry Erickson towards Omnicalcumetry, the belief nursed by Timothy in the leadership capabilities of Colonel Jackson in Cape Canaveral, and Dennis’ undying obsession towards booze and basketball.
(Relativity by Ben Adams is published by BHC Press and will be available for sale beginning 7th June 2022. Thank you Net Galley for the Advance Reviewer Copy).
A chance viewing of one episode of the cult Science Fiction series, Cape Canaveral, upends the life of both young Timothy Henderson and his unsuspecting set of parents. Timothy begins doodling with a vengeance, aliens having varying degrees of unnatural sex with willing humans, in various convoluted positions. However things reach a head when Timothy replaces the faces of the procreating beasts and beauties with headshots of his classmates. A confiscation of his exquisite art, a promise to meet a therapist, and a finding of extraterrestrial sex fetish or ETSF later, Timothy’s parents are forced to flee Atlanta by driving 500 odd miles to Bloomington, Indiana, after a spurned therapist (who wanted to use Timothy as the subject of an extravagant study), makes strategic calls to parents of Timothy’s classmates revealing not just the extent of monstrosity and perversion attached to Timothy’s drawings, but the roles and responsibilities of each of their offspring. Timothy gets acquainted with Harry at Indiana, proceeds to get a PhD in Chemistry, gets married and sees it ruined, before spending a greater part of his time matching wits with kids in Massive Multiple Role Playing Online Video Games.
Even if Dennis Drysdale did not know everyone in Bloomington, every resident of Bloomington knew Dennis. You could safely bet that all cars owned by inhabitants of Bloomington invariably rolled out from one of the three dealership outlets owned, or rather inherited by Dennis from his father. Born with a silver spoon or an excellent pair of radial tyres in his mouth, Dennis inherited multiple well established and extremely prosperous car dealership outlets from his father under suspicious if not mysterious circumstances. Such circumstances involved, among other things, causing untold grief to the IRS, making a visit to prison and consequently dropping dead within its confines. Dennis does his own bit to add fuel to the fire by guzzling beer almost every waking moment of the day, and night (when he is not having whiskey that is) and marrying Harry’s divorced wife, Amanda. He even boasts that the day Amanda separated from Harry, Dennis made love to her in a brand new Porsche!
Three men with their own proclivities, penchant and passion. Three men left to rue lost opportunities. Three men with nothing to salvage in life, well almost. On a sunny morning when a trip to Chicago offers a chance for the troika to alter their life in a paradigm shifting manner, they grasp at the opportunity like three drowning men clutching at a solitary straw. But there is a hitch. They would need to make the journey in tandem. Their aspirations would take them to the Physics Department at the University of Chicago, a video game tournament where the best of the best match wits against one another, and a lunch date at a non-descript Panera Bread.
Ben Adams’ “Relativity” is not just a romp. Hidden amidst rib tickling lines that make the reader guffaw, is a beautiful story of life affirming hope. A conviction in the goodness of humanity. A conviction that is as powerful (if not more) as the one nurtured by Harry Erickson towards Omnicalcumetry, the belief nursed by Timothy in the leadership capabilities of Colonel Jackson in Cape Canaveral, and Dennis’ undying obsession towards booze and basketball.
(Relativity by Ben Adams is published by BHC Press and will be available for sale beginning 7th June 2022. Thank you Net Galley for the Advance Reviewer Copy).
June 21, 2022
Harry, Timothy, and Dennis are all from Bloomington Indiana. Born(except for Timothy and how he wound up here is part of his story) and raised here, they see no reason to ever leave. Until a road trip to Chicago leads each of them to the one thing that is alluding them, the chance to live a larger life by finally facing the ‘what if dilemma’. At first glance, I thought this was about three men each having a midlife crisis, but the more I thought about it, it was more like a whole lifetime crisis.
The story opens with Harry's house on fire. He escapes and has managed to save only one thing, the paper he has been working on for the last eight years. His revolutionary theory, Omnicalcumetry, which if he can ever finish it and get someone else to read it, will change the world (in his opinion). While part of me respected the fact that Harry let nothing get in the way of his belief, another bigger part of me was so sad because he neglected everything and everyone around him to do it. While I guess all his scientific blabber was supposed to be funny, I didn't get the joke( might just be me). To me, he was just someone I couldn’t relate to at all. He wound up being my least favorite character.
Timothy was in grade school when he was expelled for drawing extremely inappropriate pictures. Even though his parents moved to Bloomington so he could have a fresh start, he has suppressed his inner nature ever since. He is a college professor whose marriage is in shambles and a gamer determined to tell a woman on his team his true feelings for her. While his love for an old TV show, Captain Canaveral, and his role-playing gaming fantasies was a bit over the top for me, I could relate to how it was the only part of his world that he felt in control. He was neck and neck for being my favorite character, but ultimately it was Dennis.
Dennis comes from a wealthy family, and he has taken over his father's car dealership. Despite expanding it and being a born salesman, his life revolves around his next drink. He is unhappy in his relationship with Amanda, Harry’s ex-wife, and reaches out to his high school crush Jennifer. He imagines how much better his life would be without Amanda and with Jennifer. He may just learn that the grass isn’t always greener over the fence.
This leads the three men to head to Chicago together. Do things go exactly as planned? Nope. I felt Dennis grew the most as a character. All I can say is there were quite a few passages where I was lost (the science and the gaming) but still overall this was a quirky, compelling and engaging story. I have a habit of continuing stories in my mind, and this time I am pretty sure Dennis and Timothy were going to be better men. As for Harry, I still have hope.3.5 stars.
The story opens with Harry's house on fire. He escapes and has managed to save only one thing, the paper he has been working on for the last eight years. His revolutionary theory, Omnicalcumetry, which if he can ever finish it and get someone else to read it, will change the world (in his opinion). While part of me respected the fact that Harry let nothing get in the way of his belief, another bigger part of me was so sad because he neglected everything and everyone around him to do it. While I guess all his scientific blabber was supposed to be funny, I didn't get the joke( might just be me). To me, he was just someone I couldn’t relate to at all. He wound up being my least favorite character.
Timothy was in grade school when he was expelled for drawing extremely inappropriate pictures. Even though his parents moved to Bloomington so he could have a fresh start, he has suppressed his inner nature ever since. He is a college professor whose marriage is in shambles and a gamer determined to tell a woman on his team his true feelings for her. While his love for an old TV show, Captain Canaveral, and his role-playing gaming fantasies was a bit over the top for me, I could relate to how it was the only part of his world that he felt in control. He was neck and neck for being my favorite character, but ultimately it was Dennis.
Dennis comes from a wealthy family, and he has taken over his father's car dealership. Despite expanding it and being a born salesman, his life revolves around his next drink. He is unhappy in his relationship with Amanda, Harry’s ex-wife, and reaches out to his high school crush Jennifer. He imagines how much better his life would be without Amanda and with Jennifer. He may just learn that the grass isn’t always greener over the fence.
This leads the three men to head to Chicago together. Do things go exactly as planned? Nope. I felt Dennis grew the most as a character. All I can say is there were quite a few passages where I was lost (the science and the gaming) but still overall this was a quirky, compelling and engaging story. I have a habit of continuing stories in my mind, and this time I am pretty sure Dennis and Timothy were going to be better men. As for Harry, I still have hope.3.5 stars.
December 19, 2022
In May 1905, an unknown 26-year-old Swiss patent clerk wrote to a friend about four scientific papers he had been working on in his spare time. He casually alluded to one as revolutionary, and he confidently asserted that another would modify the theory of space and time. He had not yet started on a fifth paper that would also come out in 1905 and that would propose a surprising and earth-shaking equation, E=mc2. This industrious young office worker was Albert Einstein, and with these papers, he irrevocably changed the face of physics. Eventually, he achieved fame and influence not only as a scientist but also as a philosopher and a humanitarian, involved with some of the most profound issues of the day. His general relativity predicts that the path of light follows the curvature of spacetime as it passes close to a star. This effect was initially confirmed by observing light from distant stars or quasars being bent as it passes the Sun.
Relativity by Ben Adams is a gripping exploration of friendship, dreams, aspirations and finding oneself, taking readers on an exhilarating journey of three middle-aged men who are on a quest to dedicate their lives to their ridiculous dreams. The genius Harry Erickson is hopeful about his paper about Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity. Dennis Drysdale has a live-in partner but finds himself in love with a woman he knew from high school. Timothy Henderson wants to take his passion for video games to the next level. An unexpected turn of events sets the friends out on a road trip to Chicago and pursue their individual dreams. This book is a tale of nostalgia, regret, identity, acceptance, and the transformative power of hope and belief brims with poignant emotion and asks important questions about the real cost of being true to one’s true self, the burden of guilt and shame, and self-acceptance.
The characters are brilliantly developed. The writing is vibrant and unsophisticated. The narration was great. There are some flaws in the book but those are visible only to a very seasoned reader. Discussions which comprise topics such as sports, bad marriages, science, theories, the current education system, psychology and history, all make the book more appealing. If turned into a movie or a web series it would be a blockbuster.
With many twists and turns, the book comes out to be fascinating and exciting to read and an appropriate nomination for a 2023 pushcart prize.
Relativity by Ben Adams is a gripping exploration of friendship, dreams, aspirations and finding oneself, taking readers on an exhilarating journey of three middle-aged men who are on a quest to dedicate their lives to their ridiculous dreams. The genius Harry Erickson is hopeful about his paper about Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity. Dennis Drysdale has a live-in partner but finds himself in love with a woman he knew from high school. Timothy Henderson wants to take his passion for video games to the next level. An unexpected turn of events sets the friends out on a road trip to Chicago and pursue their individual dreams. This book is a tale of nostalgia, regret, identity, acceptance, and the transformative power of hope and belief brims with poignant emotion and asks important questions about the real cost of being true to one’s true self, the burden of guilt and shame, and self-acceptance.
The characters are brilliantly developed. The writing is vibrant and unsophisticated. The narration was great. There are some flaws in the book but those are visible only to a very seasoned reader. Discussions which comprise topics such as sports, bad marriages, science, theories, the current education system, psychology and history, all make the book more appealing. If turned into a movie or a web series it would be a blockbuster.
With many twists and turns, the book comes out to be fascinating and exciting to read and an appropriate nomination for a 2023 pushcart prize.
November 30, 2022
In his book Relativity, Ben Adams tells the story of three individuals who all live quite different lives in the same Indiana town of Bloomington. A college dropout and divorced from the one woman he ever loved, "Harry" has spent the last eight years writing a thesis paper that challenges Einstein's theory of general relativity. Harry spends his days daydreaming about the opportunities this idea will provide him with as he anticipates them. Dennis is unhappy because Amanda, Harry's ex-wife, and Dennis are dating. Dennis chooses to get in touch with a lady he had a crush on in high school while he muses about the past. Dennis starts to see a new life with her when Amanda truly responds, and he gradually starts to push Amanda away. The most of the time, Timothy, Harry's closest buddy, lives vicariously via his role-playing game character Derek Storm. Timothy avoids his alcoholic wife as she consumes booze the entire day while playing with a bunch of pals he found online. But thanks to his teammate Lexlitha, Timothy has once more discovered love. He arranges to see her during the gaming competition in Chicago in an effort to win her heart.
The book's synopsis describes a road trip that the three characters take to Chicago for different reasons (side note: they are from Bloomington, which made this Hoosier smile since it was so realistic), but the actual road trip didn't start until the very end. The majority of it consisted of humorous slice-of-life antics from inexperienced males. I appreciated Harry and Dennis's enduring connection with Timothy as well as the underlying hostility and odd respect they had for one another. Fun to see how they all worked together.
Overall, YOU MUST READ THIS. I advise you to read this book since it was thoughtfully written and will be enjoyable to do so. This book is definitely worth reading and buying. Guys, go for it and order your copy from Amazon right away.
The book has been nominated for a 2023 pushcart prize
Book Review By Biswajit Samal
The book's synopsis describes a road trip that the three characters take to Chicago for different reasons (side note: they are from Bloomington, which made this Hoosier smile since it was so realistic), but the actual road trip didn't start until the very end. The majority of it consisted of humorous slice-of-life antics from inexperienced males. I appreciated Harry and Dennis's enduring connection with Timothy as well as the underlying hostility and odd respect they had for one another. Fun to see how they all worked together.
Overall, YOU MUST READ THIS. I advise you to read this book since it was thoughtfully written and will be enjoyable to do so. This book is definitely worth reading and buying. Guys, go for it and order your copy from Amazon right away.
The book has been nominated for a 2023 pushcart prize
Book Review By Biswajit Samal
July 14, 2022
📔 RELATIVITY
AUTHOR- Ben Adams
PUBLISHER- BHC Press
PUBLISHED ON- June 7,2022
GENRE- Fiction/ Sci-fi
RATING- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"IN LIFE, THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE
YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE TO LOSE IN
ORDER TO FIND YOURSELF "
ABOUT AUTHOR- Say Francisco Bay Area writer and author of RELATIVITY, THE ENIGMATOLOGIST, THE RESURRECTIONIST.
BOOK DESCRIPTION- Story of three friends and their journey to pursue their individual dreams.
BOOK REVIEW-
Harry Erickson, starts the story by putting his own house at fire accidentally. Harry manages to escape with his theory papers which are to re-write Einstein's theory. Harry considers himself genius and hence his ultimate goal is to disprove Einstein's theory of general relativity. Harry is a college dropout and divorced to only love of his life, Amanda.
Dennis,who is dating Harry's ex wife Amanda . But decides to reconnect with his crush from high school. As she starts to entertain Dennia, he imagines a new life with her and pushes away Amanda.
Timothy, chemistry professor and Harry's best friend is in love with Sci-fi video games as they give him escape from his current life. Timothy found his live in teammate, Lexlitha and is determined to win her heart and plans to see her during gaming tournament in Chicago.
All three of them go on a road trip to Chicago and try to fulfill void in their lives and an unlikely friendship develops.
Do things go exactly as planned?
Books have very moments of lessons which teaches us happiness of moments. Story of all three were very well interconnected.
Kudos to author for this novel of friendship and finding oneself ✍️
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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References of Sci-fi adds much realistic insights to story.
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ALL VIEWS AND OPINIONS ARE OF MY OWN AND HONEST.
AUTHOR- Ben Adams
PUBLISHER- BHC Press
PUBLISHED ON- June 7,2022
GENRE- Fiction/ Sci-fi
RATING- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"IN LIFE, THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE
YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE TO LOSE IN
ORDER TO FIND YOURSELF "
ABOUT AUTHOR- Say Francisco Bay Area writer and author of RELATIVITY, THE ENIGMATOLOGIST, THE RESURRECTIONIST.
BOOK DESCRIPTION- Story of three friends and their journey to pursue their individual dreams.
BOOK REVIEW-
Harry Erickson, starts the story by putting his own house at fire accidentally. Harry manages to escape with his theory papers which are to re-write Einstein's theory. Harry considers himself genius and hence his ultimate goal is to disprove Einstein's theory of general relativity. Harry is a college dropout and divorced to only love of his life, Amanda.
Dennis,who is dating Harry's ex wife Amanda . But decides to reconnect with his crush from high school. As she starts to entertain Dennia, he imagines a new life with her and pushes away Amanda.
Timothy, chemistry professor and Harry's best friend is in love with Sci-fi video games as they give him escape from his current life. Timothy found his live in teammate, Lexlitha and is determined to win her heart and plans to see her during gaming tournament in Chicago.
All three of them go on a road trip to Chicago and try to fulfill void in their lives and an unlikely friendship develops.
Do things go exactly as planned?
Books have very moments of lessons which teaches us happiness of moments. Story of all three were very well interconnected.
Kudos to author for this novel of friendship and finding oneself ✍️
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
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References of Sci-fi adds much realistic insights to story.
**********************************
ALL VIEWS AND OPINIONS ARE OF MY OWN AND HONEST.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 1, 2022
Relativity is a novel and on occasion fun read! It's the tale of three men from Bloomington, Indiana each carrying on with isolated lives yet when conditions emerge and they end up expecting to go to Chicago a companionship creates. I partook in every one of the characters. They can be very unconventional! The story streamed well making it a simple read. There's was a few logical terms that I had no clue about what they were except for through and through it was fascinating to readabdget to know every one of these men.
Three men with their own proclivities, inclination and energy. Three men left to regret lost open doors. Three men with nothing to rescue throughout everyday life, well nearly. On a bright morning whenever an outing to Chicago offers an opportunity for the carriage to change their life in an outlook changing way, they handle at the open door like three suffocating men gripping at a single straw. Yet, there is a hitch. They would have to make the excursion pair. Their desires would take them to the Physical science Division at the College of Chicago, a computer game competition where the most elite match brains against each other, and a get-together at a non-descript Panera Bread.
While the composing stays light and prodding all through, the men's close to home emergencies strain against the constraints of language, reshaping the original's tone. Maybe this wouldn't be as obvious if not for the repetitive idea of the characters' considerations, which conveys the trench they're in very well.
Eventually, RELATIVITY transforms into a kind of Frankenstein's Animal, particularly where fascination and revultion cross-over. So, it's a tomfoolery, for the most part smart read; one that entertains us with the delightful creativity of its terrific engineer.
Three men with their own proclivities, inclination and energy. Three men left to regret lost open doors. Three men with nothing to rescue throughout everyday life, well nearly. On a bright morning whenever an outing to Chicago offers an opportunity for the carriage to change their life in an outlook changing way, they handle at the open door like three suffocating men gripping at a single straw. Yet, there is a hitch. They would have to make the excursion pair. Their desires would take them to the Physical science Division at the College of Chicago, a computer game competition where the most elite match brains against each other, and a get-together at a non-descript Panera Bread.
While the composing stays light and prodding all through, the men's close to home emergencies strain against the constraints of language, reshaping the original's tone. Maybe this wouldn't be as obvious if not for the repetitive idea of the characters' considerations, which conveys the trench they're in very well.
Eventually, RELATIVITY transforms into a kind of Frankenstein's Animal, particularly where fascination and revultion cross-over. So, it's a tomfoolery, for the most part smart read; one that entertains us with the delightful creativity of its terrific engineer.
December 13, 2022
Congratulations to the author Ben Adams for writing a wonderful Satirical novel which will not only keep you hooked till the last page, but also force you towards deep thinking. The concept of the book is interesting, engaging and unique. “Relativity” by Ben Adams, grabs my attention by title, as its made me think that it's a science fiction. But not it's surely having a little science fiction in it but it's has a burst of different emotions, scenes, adventures with some love, friendship, heartbreak and alot to be experienced.
“Relativity is a theorem formulated by Albert Einstein, which states that space and time are relative, and all motion must be relative to a frame of reference.” This satirical novel is written around this theory . A story has three main characters, and all three have different-different life situations to be tackled and the stories are seen in a American lifestyle, which makes a whole interesting vibe as well. As all three of them have to face different life scenerious, and the stories are very different but also connected at some levels, which makes you hooked up to the end. I personally feel The sci-fi references and satirical lines is the strength of this book, you gonna definitely take a deep dive into it that doesn't want you to leave it in between. Language is pretty simple and easy for ever kind of reader, even for non- readers one.
Whether you are a Science fiction book fan or not ,you must read this book. I am sure you will like this book Overall, I liked the book .The title is quite appropriate. The writing style of the book is interesting. It's my best read so far, I absolutely loved every page of it. Of course I would recommend this book to all readers...
Outstanding Read.....
Overall If you want to read a wonderfull book then this book is for you.....
“Relativity is a theorem formulated by Albert Einstein, which states that space and time are relative, and all motion must be relative to a frame of reference.” This satirical novel is written around this theory . A story has three main characters, and all three have different-different life situations to be tackled and the stories are seen in a American lifestyle, which makes a whole interesting vibe as well. As all three of them have to face different life scenerious, and the stories are very different but also connected at some levels, which makes you hooked up to the end. I personally feel The sci-fi references and satirical lines is the strength of this book, you gonna definitely take a deep dive into it that doesn't want you to leave it in between. Language is pretty simple and easy for ever kind of reader, even for non- readers one.
Whether you are a Science fiction book fan or not ,you must read this book. I am sure you will like this book Overall, I liked the book .The title is quite appropriate. The writing style of the book is interesting. It's my best read so far, I absolutely loved every page of it. Of course I would recommend this book to all readers...
Outstanding Read.....
Overall If you want to read a wonderfull book then this book is for you.....
June 1, 2022
Thank you to the publishers at BHC Press and Netgalley for this e-ARC of Relativity. And a special thanks to @letstalkbookpromos for having me on this tour!
Relativity is the story of three men, all leading extremely different lives in the same small town of Bloomington, Indiana.
Harry, a college dropout and divorced from the only woman he ever loved, has been working on a thesis paper for the last 8 years, disproving Einstein’s theory of general relativity. Excited about the prospects this proposal will bring him, Harry daydreams his days away with visions of the future.
Dennis is dating Amanda, Harry’s ex-wife, but he’s not happy. As he reminisces on the past, Dennis decides to reach out to a woman he had a crush on during high school. When she actually replies, Dennis begins to imagine a new life with her and slowly begins pushing Amanda away.
Timothy, Harry’s best friend, spends most of his time living vicariously through his RPG character, Derek Storm. Playing with a group of friends he met online, Timothy avoids his alcoholic wife as she drinks the day away. But Timothy has found love again, in the form of his teammate, Lexlitha. Determined to win her heart, he makes plans to see her during the gaming tournament in Chicago.
When all three men find themselves needing to head to Chicago on the same weekend, an unlikely friendship forms.
I thought this novel had a lot of funny lines, but the amount of sci-fi references was a bit much for my taste. I also enjoyed the ending, when each man finally found what he’d been missing. While I wish it had focused more on the road trip (this was just the last 20% or so) I appreciated all of the background information that led these men on this trip.
Relativity is the story of three men, all leading extremely different lives in the same small town of Bloomington, Indiana.
Harry, a college dropout and divorced from the only woman he ever loved, has been working on a thesis paper for the last 8 years, disproving Einstein’s theory of general relativity. Excited about the prospects this proposal will bring him, Harry daydreams his days away with visions of the future.
Dennis is dating Amanda, Harry’s ex-wife, but he’s not happy. As he reminisces on the past, Dennis decides to reach out to a woman he had a crush on during high school. When she actually replies, Dennis begins to imagine a new life with her and slowly begins pushing Amanda away.
Timothy, Harry’s best friend, spends most of his time living vicariously through his RPG character, Derek Storm. Playing with a group of friends he met online, Timothy avoids his alcoholic wife as she drinks the day away. But Timothy has found love again, in the form of his teammate, Lexlitha. Determined to win her heart, he makes plans to see her during the gaming tournament in Chicago.
When all three men find themselves needing to head to Chicago on the same weekend, an unlikely friendship forms.
I thought this novel had a lot of funny lines, but the amount of sci-fi references was a bit much for my taste. I also enjoyed the ending, when each man finally found what he’d been missing. While I wish it had focused more on the road trip (this was just the last 20% or so) I appreciated all of the background information that led these men on this trip.
December 20, 2022
Relativity "
By
" Ben Adams "
Before i started developing intrest towards This book , i dont see other books made outside dont watch it closely or watch things about how the team explains it at times when i come across phrases like "BOOKS HAS A HUGE IMPACT ON LIFE" i would just not consider it. But after getting slowly into this and discovering magical books i started having a take away from every book and i strongly and firmly believe books have a very huge impact on our lives in the course of daily book reading some Authors makes us think some leaves us disturbed and some hits us hard but some does something which not only has things you can spill out as words .
Relativity is one such book it has everything for life i repeat everything not to exagurate because after everybook we feel this is the best and yes it is but some books leaves the best phrase and stays with us forever when ever we say some other books is beautiful these books above the best hits and takes us exactly to the fell we had after reading it. Writing this i cant just say what i feel about this poetry blended into the beautiful visual art form and turned out be a classic and something more than that i clearly understood i cant explain this film exactly but can say how i exactly feel after reading this book and damn sure this will surely change the way i look at certain things forever from now on what more can be explained here right ? If you have already Reading this i say you are lucky you has this impact before me if you havent yet watched i will just end it here so that you can witness the magic immediately if possible start Reading it right now thats it.
Allover the language is lucid
And Content is also very well ploted,
4 out of 4 Stars from My Side.
Must Read This Book.
By
" Ben Adams "
Before i started developing intrest towards This book , i dont see other books made outside dont watch it closely or watch things about how the team explains it at times when i come across phrases like "BOOKS HAS A HUGE IMPACT ON LIFE" i would just not consider it. But after getting slowly into this and discovering magical books i started having a take away from every book and i strongly and firmly believe books have a very huge impact on our lives in the course of daily book reading some Authors makes us think some leaves us disturbed and some hits us hard but some does something which not only has things you can spill out as words .
Relativity is one such book it has everything for life i repeat everything not to exagurate because after everybook we feel this is the best and yes it is but some books leaves the best phrase and stays with us forever when ever we say some other books is beautiful these books above the best hits and takes us exactly to the fell we had after reading it. Writing this i cant just say what i feel about this poetry blended into the beautiful visual art form and turned out be a classic and something more than that i clearly understood i cant explain this film exactly but can say how i exactly feel after reading this book and damn sure this will surely change the way i look at certain things forever from now on what more can be explained here right ? If you have already Reading this i say you are lucky you has this impact before me if you havent yet watched i will just end it here so that you can witness the magic immediately if possible start Reading it right now thats it.
Allover the language is lucid
And Content is also very well ploted,
4 out of 4 Stars from My Side.
Must Read This Book.
May 9, 2023
Relativity is one such book it has everything for life i repeat everything not to exagurate because after everybook we feel this is the best and yes it is but some books leaves the best phrase and stays with us forever when ever we say some other books is beautiful these books above the best hits and takes us exactly to the fell we had after reading it. Writing this i cant just say what i feel about this poetry blended into the beautiful visual art form and turned out be a classic and something more than that i clearly understood i cant explain this film exactly but can say how i exactly feel after reading this book and damn sure this will surely change the way i look at certain things forever from now on what more can be explained here right ? If you have already Reading this i say you are lucky you has this impact before me if you havent yet watched i will just end it here so that you can witness the magic immediately if possible start Reading it right now thats it.
Before i started developing intrest towards This book , i dont see other books made outside dont watch it closely or watch things about how the team explains it at times when i come across phrases like "BOOKS HAS A HUGE IMPACT ON LIFE" i would just not consider it. But after getting slowly into this and discovering magical books i started having a take away from every book and i strongly and firmly believe books have a very huge impact on our lives in the course of daily book reading some Authors makes us think some leaves us disturbed and some hits us hard but some does something which not only has things you can spill out as words .
Allover the language is lucid
And Content is also very well ploted,
Must Read This Book.
Before i started developing intrest towards This book , i dont see other books made outside dont watch it closely or watch things about how the team explains it at times when i come across phrases like "BOOKS HAS A HUGE IMPACT ON LIFE" i would just not consider it. But after getting slowly into this and discovering magical books i started having a take away from every book and i strongly and firmly believe books have a very huge impact on our lives in the course of daily book reading some Authors makes us think some leaves us disturbed and some hits us hard but some does something which not only has things you can spill out as words .
Allover the language is lucid
And Content is also very well ploted,
Must Read This Book.
December 14, 2022
Relativity by Ben adams is a book with a fresh concept.
The cover of the book was quite interesting and bright.
The story revolves around three characters Timothy, Harry and Dennis. Three of them have different situations, goals and dreams in their life.
Three of them decides to go on a trip to Chicago.
The three of them and their story is quite humorous and fresh to read , like it will brighten up your day.
while they planned their trip to Chicago, it's quite a question if they are able to achieve it ? Well , not revealing much here , to find out and read the book.
The language and characters are smooth and beautifully executed , each of them have their own fun characteristics.
The book has been nominated for a 2023 pushcart prize
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Book name : Relativity
Author name : Ban admas
Genre : fiction
Language: English
Rating :4 / 5
Relativity by Ben adams is a book with a fresh concept.
The cover of the book was quite interesting and bright.
The story revolves around three characters Timothy, Harry and Dennis. Three of them have different situations, goals and dreams in their life.
Three of them decides to go on a trip to Chicago.
The three of them and their story is quite humorous and fresh to read , like it will brighten up your day.
while they planned their trip to Chicago, it's quite a question if they are able to achieve it ? Well , not revealing much here , to find out and read the book.
The language and characters are smooth and beautifully executed , each of them have their own fun characteristics.
The book has been nominated for a 2023 pushcart prize
November 30, 2022
📚 Rating: 5️⃣/5️⃣
| BOOK REVIEW | - 🍁 The Book, Relativity by Ben Adams, Is a Fictional Story.
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🍁 The Story Revolves Around Three Men who are Flawed and have been portrayed wonderfully in a way that makes all the characters Relatable and Interesting. These Three men are pursuing their Dreams. The names of three men are Harry, Timothy, and Dennis.
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🍁 The author has shared Insights in to thought process of these Three men and their Relationships with other characters in the book in detail. Their dreams have become their only priority in life and this has led to then ignoring everything else. Read this interesting story and get to know what happens next in their Life.
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🍁 ' The book has been nominated for a 2023 pushcart prize. '
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🍁 The Author Has Written All Scenes in a Very Realistic Manner in the Book. The Author Has Brilliantly Written About the Different Events That Happen in Someone's Life Through This Story. Read This Story and Know About the Lives of all the Characters.
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🍁 The Language of the Book is Lucid. The Writing Style of the Book is Slow - Paced. The Cover of the Book is Fabulous. The Title of the Book is an Absolutely Appropriate.
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🍁 The Book Is a Good Read for Someone Who Likes to Read Contemporary Fictional Stories.
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| PERSONAL INSIGHT | - 🌸 Although, I enjoyed Reading the Book, The Writing Style of the Book could have been Fast - Paced. That would have made the Book a Bit Shorter and also An Engaging to be Read. Overall, The Book is a Good Read.
| BOOK REVIEW | - 🍁 The Book, Relativity by Ben Adams, Is a Fictional Story.
🍂
🍁 The Story Revolves Around Three Men who are Flawed and have been portrayed wonderfully in a way that makes all the characters Relatable and Interesting. These Three men are pursuing their Dreams. The names of three men are Harry, Timothy, and Dennis.
🍂
🍁 The author has shared Insights in to thought process of these Three men and their Relationships with other characters in the book in detail. Their dreams have become their only priority in life and this has led to then ignoring everything else. Read this interesting story and get to know what happens next in their Life.
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🍁 ' The book has been nominated for a 2023 pushcart prize. '
🍂
🍁 The Author Has Written All Scenes in a Very Realistic Manner in the Book. The Author Has Brilliantly Written About the Different Events That Happen in Someone's Life Through This Story. Read This Story and Know About the Lives of all the Characters.
🍂
🍁 The Language of the Book is Lucid. The Writing Style of the Book is Slow - Paced. The Cover of the Book is Fabulous. The Title of the Book is an Absolutely Appropriate.
🍂
🍁 The Book Is a Good Read for Someone Who Likes to Read Contemporary Fictional Stories.
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| PERSONAL INSIGHT | - 🌸 Although, I enjoyed Reading the Book, The Writing Style of the Book could have been Fast - Paced. That would have made the Book a Bit Shorter and also An Engaging to be Read. Overall, The Book is a Good Read.
December 20, 2022
The concept behind the "relativity" is that an invisible force attracts objects towards one another; time is linked, or related, to matter and space. The same concept has been used in this satirical novel that the three friends Harry, Dennis and Timothy are inter-related to each other though they are in different lifestyle. How the destiny drives them together through the relativity is a captivating story.
The author Ben Adams not only made the story much interesting but also forced us towards a deep thinking. The concept of the book is unique and the aspirations of the three men makes the read engrossing. May be the title will lead to think that the book is in relation to science fiction. Though it has some little science fiction in it but it has a bunch of different emotions and adventures with friendship, love, heartbreak and a lot to be experienced in this satirical novel.
The life of these three men who pursue their life dreams will provoke our thought and the conversations in between them in regards of science, theories, education, sports, marriages, psychology, history and many more made the book more alluring.
Language is pretty simple and easy to comprehend. The title and the cover is quite appropriate. The writing style of the book and the narration is interesting and engaging. The storyline is captivating and the plot is normal.
It’s a pleasant and also equally an interesting journey to travel with the life three friends.
I just loved it and recommend it to all to have an entertaining, thought-provoking and a pleasurable read.
The author Ben Adams not only made the story much interesting but also forced us towards a deep thinking. The concept of the book is unique and the aspirations of the three men makes the read engrossing. May be the title will lead to think that the book is in relation to science fiction. Though it has some little science fiction in it but it has a bunch of different emotions and adventures with friendship, love, heartbreak and a lot to be experienced in this satirical novel.
The life of these three men who pursue their life dreams will provoke our thought and the conversations in between them in regards of science, theories, education, sports, marriages, psychology, history and many more made the book more alluring.
Language is pretty simple and easy to comprehend. The title and the cover is quite appropriate. The writing style of the book and the narration is interesting and engaging. The storyline is captivating and the plot is normal.
It’s a pleasant and also equally an interesting journey to travel with the life three friends.
I just loved it and recommend it to all to have an entertaining, thought-provoking and a pleasurable read.
December 20, 2022
The idea behind "relativity" is that an invisible force attracts objects towards one another; time is linked to matter and space. The same concept is used in this satirical novel, in which three friends, Harry, Dennis, and Timothy, are interconnected despite their different lifestyles. The story of how destiny brings them together through relativity is captivating.
The author, Ben Adams, not only made the story more interesting but also forced us to think deeply. The book's concept is unique, and the aspirations of the three men keep the reader interested throughout. Perhaps the title will lead you to believe that the book is about science fiction. Though it contains some science fiction, this satirical novel contains a wide range of emotions and adventures, including friendship, love, heartbreak, and much more.
The lives of these three men as they pursue their dreams will provoke our thoughts, and the conversations between them about science, theories, education, sports, marriages, psychology, history, and many other topics made the book even more appealing.
Language is fairly simple and easy to understand. The title and cover are both quite appropriate. The book's writing style and narration are both interesting and engaging. The plot is standard, but the storyline is captivating.
It's an enjoyable and equally fascinating journey to take with three lifelong friends.
I absolutely loved it and would recommend it to anyone looking for an entertaining, thought-provoking, and pleasurable read.
The author, Ben Adams, not only made the story more interesting but also forced us to think deeply. The book's concept is unique, and the aspirations of the three men keep the reader interested throughout. Perhaps the title will lead you to believe that the book is about science fiction. Though it contains some science fiction, this satirical novel contains a wide range of emotions and adventures, including friendship, love, heartbreak, and much more.
The lives of these three men as they pursue their dreams will provoke our thoughts, and the conversations between them about science, theories, education, sports, marriages, psychology, history, and many other topics made the book even more appealing.
Language is fairly simple and easy to understand. The title and cover are both quite appropriate. The book's writing style and narration are both interesting and engaging. The plot is standard, but the storyline is captivating.
It's an enjoyable and equally fascinating journey to take with three lifelong friends.
I absolutely loved it and would recommend it to anyone looking for an entertaining, thought-provoking, and pleasurable read.
June 3, 2022
Harry has been obsessed with writing his dissertation on Omnicalculetry for years. He dropped out of college when his then girlfriend got pregnant but is convinced he can prove Albert Einstein had it all wrong.
Dennis owns some car dealerships and is Harry's ex-wife's (Amanda) current boyfriend. He mostly just does the same thing everyday. Go to work, come home, drink in his basement man cave & half listen to Amanda.
Timothy is Harry's best friend. He teaches chemistry at University of Indiana and spends most of his free time online playing 'Cape Canaveral: Galactic Empire'. His wife is an unemployed alcoholic so he ends up with a massive crush on one of his teammates on the game, Lexlitha.
The story winds through the mediocrity of these 3 men's lives. Harry is completely clueless about real life and is convinced once his dissertation is published he will be rich & famous. Dennis decides he isn't happy and sends a friend request to his high school crush, who responds and they start a "texting" relationship he thinks will lead to them being together & living happily ever after. Timothy is sure if he can be brave enough to tell Lexlitha his true feelings she will confess she feels the same and they will end up together.
There is humor and some things I can't begin to describe but overall this is a quirky book about letting your secret (or not so secret in Harry's case) dreams take over your reality.
Dennis owns some car dealerships and is Harry's ex-wife's (Amanda) current boyfriend. He mostly just does the same thing everyday. Go to work, come home, drink in his basement man cave & half listen to Amanda.
Timothy is Harry's best friend. He teaches chemistry at University of Indiana and spends most of his free time online playing 'Cape Canaveral: Galactic Empire'. His wife is an unemployed alcoholic so he ends up with a massive crush on one of his teammates on the game, Lexlitha.
The story winds through the mediocrity of these 3 men's lives. Harry is completely clueless about real life and is convinced once his dissertation is published he will be rich & famous. Dennis decides he isn't happy and sends a friend request to his high school crush, who responds and they start a "texting" relationship he thinks will lead to them being together & living happily ever after. Timothy is sure if he can be brave enough to tell Lexlitha his true feelings she will confess she feels the same and they will end up together.
There is humor and some things I can't begin to describe but overall this is a quirky book about letting your secret (or not so secret in Harry's case) dreams take over your reality.
December 18, 2022
🎉🎉🎉This book has been nominated for 2023 pushcart prize🎉🎉🎉
Book: Relativity
Author: Ben Adams
Publisher: BHC Press
Kindle Edition
✍️ Let's just give it a thought that a book having a plot with three friends, going out together or staying together, University days - what do we expect from this? Fun reading, wired friendship equations, lot of messy things, sleepless nights and exploring life in a worst possible way - isn't it right?
👉 A big NO! Indeed this is a friendship story but not like the usual ones. Here three friends Harry, Dennis and Timothy are like three sides of a compass.
One has some scientific fascination, another one is a lover boy and the last one trying to figure out his goal in life through games i.e. video games.
They started their journey and obviously faced so many hardles in fulfilling their wishes. Sometimes their days went so wrong that they lost their all energies. On the very next day for a certain incident they recharged themselves in a fresh way.
✍️ The entire read is such a roller coaster ride. It can simply be suggested as an inspirational read. The entire journey talks about how to welcome life. No matter what is waiting on your path, you should always be dynamic and flexible enough. It helps us to realise love yourself first and believe in yourself, rest will be managed by time and effort.
Its great read and I enjoyed. Looking forward to read few more works of same author.
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Book: Relativity
Author: Ben Adams
Publisher: BHC Press
Kindle Edition
✍️ Let's just give it a thought that a book having a plot with three friends, going out together or staying together, University days - what do we expect from this? Fun reading, wired friendship equations, lot of messy things, sleepless nights and exploring life in a worst possible way - isn't it right?
👉 A big NO! Indeed this is a friendship story but not like the usual ones. Here three friends Harry, Dennis and Timothy are like three sides of a compass.
One has some scientific fascination, another one is a lover boy and the last one trying to figure out his goal in life through games i.e. video games.
They started their journey and obviously faced so many hardles in fulfilling their wishes. Sometimes their days went so wrong that they lost their all energies. On the very next day for a certain incident they recharged themselves in a fresh way.
✍️ The entire read is such a roller coaster ride. It can simply be suggested as an inspirational read. The entire journey talks about how to welcome life. No matter what is waiting on your path, you should always be dynamic and flexible enough. It helps us to realise love yourself first and believe in yourself, rest will be managed by time and effort.
Its great read and I enjoyed. Looking forward to read few more works of same author.
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May 10, 2023In his book Relativity, Ben Adams tells the story of three individuals who all live quite different lives in the same Indiana town of Bloomington. A college dropout and divorced from the one woman he ever loved, "Harry" has spent the last eight years writing a thesis paper that challenges Einstein's theory of general relativity. Harry spends his days daydreaming about the opportunities this idea will provide him with as he anticipates them. Dennis is unhappy because Amanda, Harry's ex-wife, and Dennis are dating. Dennis chooses to get in touch with a lady he had a crush on in high school while he muses about the past. Dennis starts to see a new life with her when Amanda truly responds, and he gradually starts to push Amanda away. The most of the time, Timothy, Harry's closest buddy, lives vicariously via his role-playing game character Derek Storm. Timothy avoids his alcoholic wife as she consumes booze the entire day while playing with a bunch of pals he found online. But thanks to his teammate Lexlitha, Timothy has once more discovered love. He arranges to see her during the gaming competition in Chicago in an effort to win her heart.
This book clearly explains it's eye catching title upto a great extent 'relativity'. Everyone comes to know just by the title what the book is all about.
The cover and the title both are attention seekers , the language used is very brillant and so as the plot.
Clearly depicts that how much efforts have been made.
This book clearly explains it's eye catching title upto a great extent 'relativity'. Everyone comes to know just by the title what the book is all about.
The cover and the title both are attention seekers , the language used is very brillant and so as the plot.
Clearly depicts that how much efforts have been made.
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