Review by rchacko -- Timewise by Robert Leet

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Re: Review by rchacko -- Timewise by Robert Leet

Post by Anna Maria 86 »

Great review! I love how you describe the author's writing style, I liked it myslef too. I also liked how you actually mention some of the things you can learn from the book. Even though you are right as to there is no great action or romance, I totally agree that it's not boring at all, due to the writing style. The only thing that confusing to me, is the category the book was placed in, it's not reallt science-fiction. And yes, I noticed the description mentioning that, but I still think it doesn't belong there. Thanks for the review!
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The Science of Physics is very interesting to me. I enjoy learning about what makes up our universe, even if I don't completely understand the theory behind it.
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Timewise sounds fascinating and intriguing. It is going on must read list.
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I sampled the book on Amazon. This is a story focussed on the theme of physics. As mentioned in the review by Rchacko, this book is most likely to attract readers of science, especially physics.
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Am not a fan of quantum physics or even physics in general. Although, those who enjoy it will have good information as the book sure sounds like a great read. Thanks for the great review.
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This review enlightened me as to why I find the sample of this book winding around seemingly going somewhere I cannot fathom what. The description of the story was something different that led me to believe that it's one of the books I usually have fun reading C/T/M without the H. I'm not a fun of physics but how the author presented it and how the book was described here makes me want to give it a shot. :eusa-think: I really appreciate the effort made to make this review.
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Not a fan of autobiographies so can't say I am interested in one of a fictional character. I am not a physics die hard either so sadly this book is not for me. Congratulations on making BOTD.
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I think I may enjoy reading the novel because of the underlying story of Ron and Regina. While their love is to propagate the discipline of physics, nonetheless, I would enjoy reading on the topics discussed. I consider myself to be a critical thinker. Thanks for your review.
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I am a more academic person and have a mild interest in quantum physics, but the lack of extreme emotion in the writing might be a turn-off for me. I like stories with emotion even when there's a prominent educational element. I might still give it a try, but it will definitely require me having some attention and time to spare. Thank you for the helpful review.
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I have basic knowledge of physics back then, but I can say I hated physics because I keep forgetting the concepts! But I am still willing to learn, do you think this book could explain physics really well for someone who has a hard time grasping it? I really like how you put one by one the concepts of physics in this review t better understand what the book is all about. Also, I like your specificity in the recommendations below. Thanks for this review!
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This sounds like a good read to those that are science inclined. I will pass on this one because I'm not a fan of Physics. Nice review though!
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Quantum physics isn't my cup of tea. But I am sure the book is quite intriguing for fans of science fiction. Thanks for the enlightening review.
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It had me a time and then it lost me at autobiographical fiction. I don't know if I want to find out what the book means by that. So this one is going in the meh pile.
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Although Ron's story progresses slowly, it has something both intriguing and captivating. I loved the description of his games of chess, of the first time he met Regina, or of the time he spent with Cheryl in the middle of nature. I'm wondering about the Quantum Physics explanations too. I'd definitely like to give this book a try. Thanks for a very interesting review!
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Post by Shrabastee Chakraborty »

The review was truly enlightening! Thanks for the warning. While I am a science student, Physics is not really my cup of tea. I don't think I will like this book. Thanks for the review!
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