Review of Time for PSyQ

[Hendry Jooste]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Time for PSyQ" by Marti Ward.]

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3 out of 5 stars

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After reading this installment in the quantum talents series, the reader will certainly gain a new understanding of the phrase “it's all a matter of perspective”

Time for PsyQ is a short novel depicting the life and times of Airlie, an advanced 11-year-old, who may be a tad too advanced. Her friends are labeled as the outcasts in a sense but no labels are immediately placed. As the story progresses, cliques become more apparent and the girls are seen as weirder than before.
The author employs vigorous use of adjectives to accurately describe a scene. As a result, the reader can place themselves in the character’s shoes. Author mentions in the heroine’s forward that they tend to over-explain certain things. The attention to the smaller details is noticeable in the writing and does not feel unwelcome. Rather, it serves to aid in building the scene.

Sci-fi elements are woven into the story from the get-go. It isn’t a sudden drop either, but introduced systematically to keep the reader wondering what will come of this new development. Although that remains true for the first stretch of the book, it does take a sudden plunge to explain the mysteries of the previous chapters.

Everything is rooted in a scientific basis. The main character, Airlie, is often called out for doing her “nerdy thing”, something the reader constantly experiences due to the book being from her perspective. It is easy to discern that a considerable amount of research went into the writing of this book.

This tale is quite reminiscent of the Fringe series in its eccentric ideas and pseudo-scientific theories. The universe is explained quite naturally, allowing talented individuals to fit in seamlessly. It does become a bit harder to track at certain points.

This book is clearly aimed at a more curious audience, a reader who likes to ask questions and approach situations in a scientific manner. Although the author does go to some lengths to portray both sides, a favorite is clearly visible.

All-in-all, anyone looking for a more digestible yet still provoking sci-fi read, you can't go wrong with 'Time for PsyQ'.

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Time for PSyQ
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