Review of A Discovery of Time and Space

Chuks Ogechukwu Bianca · Post by **Chuks Ogechukwu Bianca** » 09 Nov 2023, 15:19

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Discovery of Time and Space" by Lesley L Smith.]

5 out of 5 stars

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"A Discovery of Time and Space" by Lesley L. Smith is an exciting science fiction novel that expertly and effortlessly portrays the elements of a peak science book and elements of a peak fiction novel.

The book focuses on a seemingly normal twenty-something-year-old female student at the University of Colorado with ADHD, Tiffani. After mysteriously waking up on a crosswalk on a Monday and somehow being saved from a car that nearly ran over her by a grey-haired woman who strangely resembles her, Tiffani's life takes an unexpected turn as she discovers she has the rare ability to travel through both time and space. With a huge load of questions and someone trying to kill her, Tiffani must find answers to her questions and learn to control her powers while trying to protect herself and the ones she loves from impending danger.

One of the numerous notable strengths of the book lies in the author's very detailed plot. The author showcased a god-level knowledge of time and time travel as he ensured that the book had no loopholes involving time travel. An excellent example is the concept of the future self meeting the present self just before the present self travels to the future. This ensures a harmonious storyline without a break in the story. Another reason I liked the book was the author's decision to include some funny made-up words, which are usually combinations of known words (a perfect example is "nexted," which is a combination of nervous and texting, "nervously texted"). This helped ease the tension and added elements of humour to the story. I also like the author's choice of vocabulary, as the book was written with simple, comprehensible words, avoiding too much scientific jargon. The author made it easier for non-science-affiliated readers to enjoy.

I found myself without a dislike for the book, nor did I notice any weaknesses within the book. Though I did find some minor grammatical and typographical errors, they weren't significant enough to disrupt my reading experience.

Overall, I'd rate the book 5 out of 5 stars for its flawless plot and the author's perfect choice of vocabulary.

I'd recommend the book to every single reader who enjoys science fiction novels, as I personally consider this one of the best science fiction novels I've come across.

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Jatto Onimisi · Post by **Jatto Onimisi** » 13 Nov 2023, 07:59

Wow, what a detailed review. I could imagine the depth of fulfilment you got from your reading. This is a worthy sci-fi read for me too. Thanks.

Slayton Natasha Tillett · Post by **Slayton Natasha Tillett** » 18 Nov 2023, 10:11

This sci-fi gem seamlessly blends intricate time travel concepts with a gripping plot. A 5-star journey through time and space, recommended for both sci-fi enthusiasts and those new to the genre.

NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 20 Nov 2023, 15:53

I'm curious about Tiffani's story, particularly regarding her powers, which seem to be part of a bigger, well-written, story. Thank you for your great review!

Rob Carr · Post by **Rob Carr** » 22 Nov 2023, 00:23

Sounds like an interesting read. Thank you for the review!

Cara Wilding · Post by **Cara Wilding** » 22 Nov 2023, 12:34

Chuks Ogechukwu Bianca wrote: ↑09 Nov 2023, 15:19 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Discovery of Time and Space" by Lesley L Smith.]

The book focuses on a seemingly normal twenty-something-year-old female student at the University of Colorado with ADHD, Tiffani. After mysteriously waking up on a crosswalk on a Monday and somehow being saved from a car that nearly ran over her by a grey-haired woman who strangely resembles her, Tiffani's life takes an unexpected turn as she discovers she has the rare ability to travel through both time and space. With a huge load of questions and someone trying to kill her, Tiffani must find answers to her questions and learn to control her powers while trying to protect herself and the ones she loves from impending danger.

One of the numerous notable strengths of the book lies in the author's very detailed plot. The author showcased a god-level knowledge of time and time travel as he ensured that the book had no loopholes involving time travel. An excellent example is the concept of the future self meeting the present self just before the present self travels to the future. This ensures a harmonious storyline without a break in the story. Another reason I liked the book was the author's decision to include some funny made-up words, which are usually combinations of known words (a perfect example is "nexted," which is a combination of nervous and texting, "nervously texted"). This helped ease the tension and added elements of humour to the story. I also like the author's choice of vocabulary, as the book was written with simple, comprehensible words, avoiding too much scientific jargon. The author made it easier for non-science-affiliated readers to enjoy.

Wow, high praise for this book! The time travel element is always fun, but the humor you mentioned in your review is probably the biggest draw for me! I'm always on the look out for authors with a sense of humor. After reading a ton of non-fiction books, I'm always in need of some levity to balance my reading schedule. This book sounds like it would meet my needs. I love the made-up words, and can easily see how this would provide some levity. I truly enjoyed reading your review and look forward to reading more from you! Until next time...