• The Accidental Time Machine

  • By: Joe Haldeman
  • Narrated by: Kevin Free
  • Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (1,062 ratings)

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By: Joe Haldeman
Narrated by: Kevin Free
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Publisher's summary

Joe Haldeman is the esteemed Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author of The Forever War. Things are going nowhere for lowly MIT research assistant Matt Fuller - especially not after his girlfriend drops him for another man. But then while working late one night, he inadvertently stumbles upon what may be the greatest scientific breakthrough ever. His luck, however, runs out when he finds himself wanted for murder - in the future.
©2007 Joe Haldeman (P)2008 Recorded Books

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A REAL SURPRISE..

the book starts out a little bit slow but by chapter 6 it begins to take off. this is a fun light-hearted surprise ending read I recommend it

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A very good just basic time machine novel

I did really like this book on audio. it covers some basic science, and just a really good story line

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So Intriguing that I listened again

What if you built a machine and it disappeared only to reappear a little later. Would you even think that it was a time machine? It was also interesting since time machine only jumps forward in time, but not backwards. The characters are very believable and the situations will catch your imagination. Worth a credit.

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Time Travel Is Always Entertaining To Me

Not too much to say - I find Time Travel stories pretty interesting and thought-provoking in general, and this one was no exception. I’d recommend it if you like the genre.

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good narrator

very entertaining story, not drawn-out. a very good addition to the plus catalog. would definitely recommend it to anyone.

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Fun diversion

I really enjoyed this. Pure escapism with just enough math and physics to keep my disbelief suspended :) Having spent many years in the MIT neighborhood of Kendall Sq definitely added to the enjoyment.

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Interesting and moves fast

This story doesn't drag its heels, but it leaves some holes in the story that you wish the author had closed. Still a good listen for science fiction fans though.

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Totally Awesome Time Travel Novel

This is quite different from the usual time travel novels. For one thing, it's quite believable. The author did his homework. As an engineer, I can attest that the laws of physics only allow for travel into the future and not the past. And the ending was really great.

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Very Interesting take on Time Travel?

This was a great read. Aside from a brief few chapters of annoyance of the main character this was a great book. Never thought of time travel in those ways. It's exciting through and through. An easy and quick read I highly recommend it.

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I enjoyed this book very much.

I love time travel books and this one is a very good one. I love the ending. Thank you.

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