Review by NDeMeer -- Worldlines by Adam Guest

[NDeMeer]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Worldlines" by Adam Guest.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Worldlines by Adam Guest is a novel based on the scientific theory called Many Worlds. This theory states that whenever something happens, infinite amounts of Worldlines are created, each of which with a slightly different outcome. The main character, Gary Jackson, finds himself doing something terrible in a lucid dream, thinking that it doesn’t matter as it’s only a dream. However, when his mother-in-law, who has dementia, sees the exact same events of Gary’s lucid dream in one of her hallucinations, he starts to believe it might have been real – only in another Worldline. With the help of his girlfriend, her teacher, and an old friend of the family, he does what he can to make his mistake right and help his counterpart in the other Worldline.

I find the concept of Worldlines fascinating. Not only is it based on a real scientific theory, but this hypothesis is also incorporated brilliantly into the storyline. Guest explains the science behind it very clearly and cleverly through the university professor. Though the theory itself is fairly complicated, Guest manages to convey it in a way that is easy to follow and captivating.

The plotline of Worldlines is fantastic. I found myself on the edge of my seat the whole way through and I finished reading the book within a mere two days. Though Guest starts with quite some exposition and introduction into the theory and the characters’ lives, events soon take a breathtaking turn and I simply could not put the book down anymore. Guest manages to convey every plotline clearly, despite the fact that there are four different Gary Jacksons to keep track of at one point. Although this sounds complicated, I never found myself confused at all and I did not come across any plot holes.

The characters are also well-developed. The dialogue always comes across convincing and each character has their own unique voice and personality. In fact, I could even distinguish between the Gary Jacksons of the two main Worldlines as if they were two different characters – which, in a way, they were. This is something I found particularly impressive.

Pointing out the bad parts of this novel feels awfully like nitpicking. It could be said that the book starts a tad slowly. It could be said that Guest relies a little too heavily on dialogue when showing the reactions of the characters. However, all of this pales in comparison to the impressive plot.

On top of all the above, the book is also thoroughly edited. I have only been able to find three errors throughout the entire novel. There are a handful of instances of profanity and there is no sexual content. All in all, I happily rate this book a well-deserved 4 out of 4 stars. Worldlines stayed on my mind for days after finishing it. The story had me considering the possibilities of the Many Worlds theory and what the consequences might be. It is truly thought-provoking. I would recommend this novel to any science fiction or fantasy fan and to anyone interested in science or in the idea of multiple dimensions existing alongside ours.

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[MuthoniMuriithi]

I have read the book and it was thrilling. The idea of ones existence in more than one world is fascinating and at the same time confusing.
Nice review.

[NDeMeer]

I have read the book and it was thrilling. The idea of ones existence in more than one world is fascinating and at the same time confusing.
Nice review.

It was very thrilling! A fascinating theory Thanks for your comment!

[Sou Hi]

Adam Guest did a good job utilizing the parallel world theory. It's so intriguing and at the same time scary, to think that there may be countless of you out there.

[Pluma]

Sounds like a fascinating read! I love it when sci-fi books have storylines backed by actual scientific theories, it makes them very interesting. It’s great that the author explained things clearly even with a complicated plot, as I find this is something many authors struggle to get right in books of this sort. Thanks for the great review!

[NDeMeer]

Adam Guest did a good job utilizing the parallel world theory. It's so intriguing and at the same time scary, to think that there may be countless of you out there.

Absolutely! It's such an intriguing theory and I love the way he worked it into a story. Thanks for your comment!

[NDeMeer]

Sounds like a fascinating read! I love it when sci-fi books have storylines backed by actual scientific theories, it makes them very interesting. It’s great that the author explained things clearly even with a complicated plot, as I find this is something many authors struggle to get right in books of this sort. Thanks for the great review!

Yeah, I was surprised by how well he handled it actually, considering how complicated things get with 4 Wordlines, hehe! Adam Guest did a brilliant job. Thanks for your lovely comment!

[Rodel Barnachea]

Almost everything superficial about Worldlines is incredible. The title is intriguing, the book cover is eye-catching, and the premise is thought-provoking.

[NDeMeer]

Almost everything superficial about Worldlines is incredible. The title is intriguing, the book cover is eye-catching, and the premise is thought-provoking.

Absolutely, and it's very well worked out too! Thanks for your comment!

[Kanda_theGreat]

The art of manipulating lucid dreams to achieve temporary gratification seems intriguing. Thank you for the review.

[NDeMeer]

The art of manipulating lucid dreams to achieve temporary gratification seems intriguing. Thank you for the review.

Very much so! Thanks for stopping by

[Joseph WK]

I rnjoyed your detailed review. An exceptional book in the world of science.

[NDeMeer]

I rnjoyed your detailed review. An exceptional book in the world of science.

Very much so! Thank you for your lovely comment.

[Wordlessly]

The plot sounds really appealing and it would be interesting to see the author's take on the alternate universe theory. Thank you for your comprehensive review!

[Caroline Anne Richmond]

I have read this book and was absolutely fascinated by the ideas of parallel universes. It was really interesting to read the scientific aspects to this. I also loved the parts about lucid dreaming. The book incorporates a lot of complicated themes. Thanks for a great review.