Review by Maeha -- Worldlines by Adam Guest

[Maeha]

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

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4 out of 4 stars

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What would you do if another you from a different worldline committed the most horrifying crime and put you in an unfathomable state, of which you have no memory?

One might wonder, what happens when we dream. If our consciousness can drift through different worldlines and there’s a way to control our other self, what might happen? Our protagonist of one worldline found the way through lucid dreaming and shattered his other self’s world. The story revolves around the consequences of his action and desperate attempt to make amends.

Worldlines: A ‘Many Worlds’ novel by Adam Guest, is a science-fiction based on many-worlds interpretation. The protagonist, Gary Jackson is a second-year physics student. Five years ago, Gary had a near-death experience while crossing a busy road, which he ignored like other life episodes and moved on. But little did he know, in another world, a lorry indeed hit him causing life-long injury. Where he is capable of lucid dreaming and murders his girlfriend for real, in an alternate world, unbeknown to him at that moment. When he realizes what damage he has done to his other self and the infinite other selves from other worlds, he tries to help him.

The story shows four worldlines, each of which had a detailed narration. The author has performed a remarkable job writing this book so neatly. The many-worlds theory, which is an interpretation of quantum mechanics has been brought in a very uncomplicated and understandable manner. Different worldlines and scenarios are marked separately and a concise portrayal ruled out any chances of confusion.

A lot of science fiction is focused mostly on the plot taking little notice of multiple facets of the characters. Adam guest weaved the storyline explaining every scene and dynamics among the characters and the main character’s relationship with his family, his point of view in such a way that at times you won’t feel like you are reading a sci-fi novel.

I liked the book even more because the narrative is in the first-person. I found a few errors, however, that could not keep me from enjoying the book immensely. So, I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars. The book contains mild profane language, which is understandable given this is young-adult fiction, but teenagers can also be entertained by it. It was through-provoking, easy read, and a page-turner. Any lover of physics, the parallel world, or science-fiction, this book is for you.

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