Review of Saving Mozart: A time travel Adventure

[Elise Sylcox]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Saving Mozart: A time travel Adventure" by Charles R Hinckley.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Time travel, masterful music, and intriguing interactions comprise the novel Saving Mozart: A Time Travel Adventure by Charles R. Hinckley. As someone who loves stories revolving around going back in time, this novel captured my attention in the first chapter, not only with the time-traveling element but also with the themes of music and meeting one's life hero. These aspects created a unique plot and made it enjoyable to follow along.

Here’s a little about me and why I enjoyed this book so much: I have played the piano for years, though probably not as well as the main character, Calvin Hobbs. I understood the terminology that Calvin used when mentioning piano sheet music and reading scores of Mozart’s compositions. Another aspect that I appreciated about this book was that time travel became possible. Cal's childhood sweetheart, Emily, explains, “Time is happening all at once. Everything in the past, everything in the future, is all happening at the same time. Like an explosion. Some call it the Block Theory, which postulates that there must be a simultaneous past and present, like it’s in a block.”

Saving Mozart: A Time Travel Adventure introduces many scientific and thought-provoking aspects that have further captivated my interest. The Grandfather Effect is mentioned alongside how impactful some events and people are to the course of existence, while others barely cause ripples. This novel focuses on the consequences that occur when we tamper with the status quo, regardless of if we believe we are doing it for the benefit of others, in this case, saving Mozart before his appointed passing. Having read other books about multiverses and worldlines, I found this plot was easier to follow than most. Sure, there were some moments when I had to slow down to understand the scientific concepts I was reading, but for the most part, the words, phrasing, and context were not beyond my intellectual level, which made the reading more enjoyable overall.

There was nothing I truly disliked about this book. Charles R. Hinckley, author of the novel, ensured that there were minimal errors, as I hardly found many. I would recommend this book to anyone, as it was not written with one specific group or genre in mind. Possible sexual scenes were kept appropriate, and only a few curse words were mentioned throughout the entire novel. Overall, I believe this book deserves a perfect rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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[maria abdulkadir mursal]

That’s such a beautiful connection you made with the book! Your background as a pianist must have really brought an extra layer of depth to Calvin’s story—like understanding his thoughts in a more intimate way, especially when it came to the musical references and emotional nuances behind the pieces he played. It’s not every day that a story lets you feel the music through the character, right?

And that quote about time? So striking. The way Emily describes Block Theory—how all moments coexist—is both mind-bending and poetic. It makes the idea of memory and destiny feel like they’re intertwined, like Calvin’s music is echoing across time. Do you think the book was trying to say something about how we experience time emotionally, not just chronologically

Also, what piece do you think best represents Calvin's journey, musically? I'd love to hear your take.

[George Bastem]

Saving Mozart: A Time Travel Adventure blends the intrigue of time travel with a love for music, creating a captivating narrative that explores the consequences of changing history. The scientific elements, like the Block Theory and Grandfather Effect, add depth, while the connection to Mozart’s legacy makes it even more engaging for music lovers.