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The Map of Time

By: Felix J. Palma
Narrated by: James Langton
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Publisher's summary

Set in Victorian London, with characters real and imagined, The Map of Time boasts a triple play of intertwined plots in which a skeptical H. G. Wells is called upon to investigate purported incidents of time travel and to save lives and literary classics, including Dracula and The Time Machine, from being wiped from existence. What happens if we change history? Félix J. Palma explores this question in The Map of Time, weaving a historical fantasy as imaginative as it is exciting—a story full of love and adventure that transports listeners to a haunting setting in Victorian London for their own taste of time travel.

©2011 Felix J. Palma (P)2011 Simon & Schuster

Critic reviews

"Palma makes his U.S. debut with the brilliant first in a trilogy, an intriguing thriller that explores the ramifications of time travel in three intersecting narratives." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Entertaining read

Nicely written. Many plot twists, some rather predictable but others not as much. I liked the fact he worked in so many historical character literary worlds. I will probably see what else the author has to offer.

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Poor characters

Women were sexuality objectified cutouts that merely served as one-dimensional motivation for the male characters.

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Maybe Next Time

There are moments of some truly beautiful writing (Merrick) and the story is interesting, However this author needs to be introduced to a half-way descent editor. This story meanders way more than is acceptable. Too bad, because it could have been a great story.

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Clever storytelling

Of a lover of Steampunk and time travel I was fascinated by this stimulating time travel story with a twist. This novel consisting of three interrelated stories, best to be understood through reading firsthand with no backstory, otherwise the plot will be spoiled.
It was not only an entertaining page turner but a complex, thought-provoking narrative on the morality of time travel. Interesting characters, enriching original story plot, and clever use of historical fiction which stays with you long after the last page is read

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Fantastic

These are my some of my favorite books. Originally written in Spanish with an excellent translation by Caistor and perfect vocal performance by Langton

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Give this one a pass

I can't get back the hours I wasted listening, thinking it just had to get better, but I can get back the credit I wasted on this.

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Dark, Dreary and Dumb

Don’t get me wrong, I love a good mystery, time travel? Yes please, set in Victorian England? Sounds intriguing. This however was a complete waste. The Moody, overly dramatic prose was like nails on a chalkboard. And the narrator was actually painfully to listen too. I didn’t last an hour. I can’t even imagine WILLINGLY listening for 20. Move on, move on. Don’t waste your time.




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The Map of Time Review

While this stories description sounded intriguing and full of possibilities, sadly the story never really was able to take flight. The first 20 chapters were interesting enough to continue. Then up through chapter 30 I hoped for the anticipation to build into something but it did not. Onward to chapters 40 and further, the story just became wordy, silly, and awkward.
I was relieved when it finally ended. I’m sorry to say, I can’t find a reason to recommend this book to anyone for any reason.

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Arrrgh!!!!!!

Make it stop...Please, Make it stop!!!!.................Puleezz...............I can't take the endless blah, blah, blah, blah ad nauseum

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Wish I could get the time I wasted back

This book is long and drawn out. The story line jumps around with no sign in sight of an end. Don’t waste your credits. The narrator was nice to listen too. Only made it as far as I did because of the performance.

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