Flashforward

De: Robert J. Sawyer

Narrado por: Mark Deakins

A scientific experiment begins, and as the button is pressed, the unexpected occurs: everyone in the world goes to sleep for a few moments while everyone's consciousness is catapulted more than 20 years into the future. At the end of those moments, when the world reawakens, all human life is transformed by foreknowledge.©1999 Robert J. Sawyer (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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"This first-rate, philosophical journey, a terrific example of idea-driven SF, should have wide appeal." ( Publishers Weekly)

Very cool idea.

I really enjoyed this book. The narration was good especially because he didn't try to do an overly feminine voice when the females spoke. As far as the plot goes, it was a unique approach. The physics lingo can be a bit much sometimes. However I do think much of it is necessary and adds to the reality within the story. If you enjoy sci-fi then I think this is a good listen. The characters aren't overly interesting but as far as physicists go I would imagine they are rockstars.

Unrealistic characters, but enjoyable.

I came to this book, like many, by way of the short lived TV series a few years ago of the same name. This book is simply the inspiration for the series and has very little to do with the series.

The idea is solid with decent science behind it. However, the main characters which are supposedly high end scientists come across like moderately educated individuals, and not scientists. Maybe it is because I know many engineers and research scientists, but they are far more level headed than depicted in the book.

The first 2/3rd drags out and devolves into a philosophical debate. Then the last 1/3 moves almost too fast. I found myself having to rewind as I thought I missed something only to discover I had not.

In the end, I'm glad to have read it despite the problems.

Nothing like the series, but good

I enjoyed the book. It was not like the TV Series but it was good.

An interesting thought

While Sawyer’s ideas of when certain things come to be are way off in our reality, it’s still a great read. Written in 1999 it both presages 2009 and 2030. I don’t think we’ll have hovering cars in 2030 but some of what he postulated has and can come to be.

Fun

The book is fun. I liked the premise of the show that only lasted one season, and some basics were there, but I missed the mystery the show had. The book is fun nonetheless.