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3.42 AVERAGE
3.42 AVERAGE
The book starts with a bang! A girl is racing to get to the right place to save her mother from being killed. She's got to travel back in time to do it- to when she was 5 years old. And she succeeds!
And then you get what happens once history is changed. Now Lara has both a mother and father, plus a stepfather and two new siblings that she hadn't bargained on. Lara just didn't think through exactly what it would mean to change things in this way. She's got a new boyfriend and her old one doesn't like her, she's preppy instead of a punk, and her dad's in prison. Oops!
The book's actually pretty well written. It's just also really YA, with angst about everything, and it's not what I was in the mood for. The other problem is that we barely see Lara's life before she changes it, so we don't have an emotional investment in the stakes- her old life, boyfriend, father, etc. Plus there's very little exposition of exactly how time travel and altering history are supposed to work in her world. Maybe I just didn't get far enough. I may pick it up again sometime...
And then you get what happens once history is changed. Now Lara has both a mother and father, plus a stepfather and two new siblings that she hadn't bargained on. Lara just didn't think through exactly what it would mean to change things in this way. She's got a new boyfriend and her old one doesn't like her, she's preppy instead of a punk, and her dad's in prison. Oops!
The book's actually pretty well written. It's just also really YA, with angst about everything, and it's not what I was in the mood for. The other problem is that we barely see Lara's life before she changes it, so we don't have an emotional investment in the stakes- her old life, boyfriend, father, etc. Plus there's very little exposition of exactly how time travel and altering history are supposed to work in her world. Maybe I just didn't get far enough. I may pick it up again sometime...
DNF - 19%
Why?
Let's play a rousing round of 'I don't think that word means what you think that word means'!
I throttle her back, and she crumbles to the pavement.
According to my dictionary, 'throttle' means to choke; strangle or to censor or suppress or to slow by means of a throttle. So…she strangled her mothers back? Leaving the idea aside that I believe to choke or strangle something you have to have oxygen or fuel passing through what you're 'throttling' - how long would her arms have to be to throttle her mothers back? (Why not just use 'grab' or 'lunge to'?)
The throbbing will not abide, and something inside me is desperate to come out.
Abide, huh? You mean: to remain, or to await, to put up with? So, the throbbing will not remain? Or, perhaps, the throbbing will not put up with? (Abate, I think is the word that is meant to be here.)
His face is soft and understanding, but I want to wretch all over his fine pressed suit.
So she wants 'to a miserable or unhappy person all over all over his fine pressed suit'? Or maybe that's she want's 'to a despised person all over his fine pressed suit.' (Perhaps retch? Sure, saying it sounds the same, but the meanings are very different.)
My stomach wretches with a convulsion, and before I know it, I'm on my knees, and flashes of white mar my vision.
See previous. (I'm thinking the word that's wanted here might be 'wrench'.)
I've never been surrounded by expensive antiques before.
So…she's been surrounded by cheap antiques?
Twisting on my arches, I stare at him, but he won't look at me.
? What did she do, leave the rest of her feet behind?
Beyond the need of an editor, I kind of hate Lara.
There he is with his arm swung around my shoulder and a dumb grin on his face. Like he loves me. Like he thinks he owns me.
I'm all for independent girls that take no crap from guys, but where the hell does she get that conclusion from?
"I think I'm special.
Of course you do. -.-
Did I save her so she could go to work? Earn money? No, I saved her for me. Yes, that's selfish. But. I. Don't. Care.
Stupid, too.
Why?
Let's play a rousing round of 'I don't think that word means what you think that word means'!
I throttle her back, and she crumbles to the pavement.
According to my dictionary, 'throttle' means to choke; strangle or to censor or suppress or to slow by means of a throttle. So…she strangled her mothers back? Leaving the idea aside that I believe to choke or strangle something you have to have oxygen or fuel passing through what you're 'throttling' - how long would her arms have to be to throttle her mothers back? (Why not just use 'grab' or 'lunge to'?)
The throbbing will not abide, and something inside me is desperate to come out.
Abide, huh? You mean: to remain, or to await, to put up with? So, the throbbing will not remain? Or, perhaps, the throbbing will not put up with? (Abate, I think is the word that is meant to be here.)
His face is soft and understanding, but I want to wretch all over his fine pressed suit.
So she wants 'to a miserable or unhappy person all over all over his fine pressed suit'? Or maybe that's she want's 'to a despised person all over his fine pressed suit.' (Perhaps retch? Sure, saying it sounds the same, but the meanings are very different.)
My stomach wretches with a convulsion, and before I know it, I'm on my knees, and flashes of white mar my vision.
See previous. (I'm thinking the word that's wanted here might be 'wrench'.)
I've never been surrounded by expensive antiques before.
So…she's been surrounded by cheap antiques?
Twisting on my arches, I stare at him, but he won't look at me.
? What did she do, leave the rest of her feet behind?
Beyond the need of an editor, I kind of hate Lara.
There he is with his arm swung around my shoulder and a dumb grin on his face. Like he loves me. Like he thinks he owns me.
I'm all for independent girls that take no crap from guys, but where the hell does she get that conclusion from?
"I think I'm special.
Of course you do. -.-
Did I save her so she could go to work? Earn money? No, I saved her for me. Yes, that's selfish. But. I. Don't. Care.
Stupid, too.
This was... ok. I was massively spoilt by the St Mary's books, which I found incredibly engaging. This one didn't hold my attention anywhere near as much. And it was a bit too Primer-esque for me; I'm sure there were paradoxes galore especially towards the end!
Time travel is never a good idea. Especially when you go back in time to change the past. And poor Lara has learned this the hard way - clearly she's never seen a movie involving time travel. Part of me can't blame her. She changed the past to save her mother. Of course, this changes things drastically and eventually for the worse.
This is a quick read, I finished it in less than a day, but it was interesting to see how Lara dealt with the changes in her life. Every time she would trust Rick, her boyfriend from her old life, with something I wanted to yell at her. I understand her need/want to trust him, but in this timeline they haven't seen each other for years and she can't trust him. She just can't - they're not even friends! At the same time, she can't really trust people in this timeline because she doesn't know them. She didn't wake up with all her memories, but gets them gradually over time through massive headache and nosebleeds. Those brain hemorrhages sure prove to be rather intrusive.
I have to give Lara credit for handling everything that is thrown at her and knowing practically nothing about her life. She acts quick and takes everything rather well. What makes her human and believable though is that she is remorseful about what she has done. She thinks over her old life and cannot believe she "traded it" for her life now because not only did it drastically change her life, but those of people she cares about.
None of the other characters really stuck out to me. Donovan seems like a legitimately good boyfriend as he truly cares about Lara and wants to help her with her plans, whatever they may be. It seems like it's more than just your average high school relationship, especially based on what Lara has involved herself in. (Any more detail would be too spoilery.) The two characters who probably stick out the most though are Molly and Mike, her younger siblings. They are top cute; around 5 years old, I think.
What I really liked about the novel, is that we find things out as Lara does. Who the bad parties, who can really be trusted, and the truth behind the mysteries she encounters. As far as the plot goes, there isn't really any big plot twists, but a slow reveal with each puzzle piece falling gradually into place. Nothing is really a huge shock. I was engaged in the plot and curious to find out if Lara would succeed in her task or not.
There were times where I spotted a couple plot holes. For instance, when you time travel, you don't end up in your original body, you're an observer. Lara, however, would time travel and re-do certain things to work out for her benefit.I would have liked to see more interaction with the secondary characters, Donovan especially, and perhaps a more fleshed out plot.
However, can I just talk about how much I love the ending? Love, love, love. If you're a fan of time travel novels, with thrill and mystery thrown into the mix, 15 Minutes is a novel you'll want to check out.
This is a quick read, I finished it in less than a day, but it was interesting to see how Lara dealt with the changes in her life. Every time she would trust Rick, her boyfriend from her old life, with something I wanted to yell at her. I understand her need/want to trust him, but in this timeline they haven't seen each other for years and she can't trust him. She just can't - they're not even friends! At the same time, she can't really trust people in this timeline because she doesn't know them. She didn't wake up with all her memories, but gets them gradually over time through massive headache and nosebleeds. Those brain hemorrhages sure prove to be rather intrusive.
I have to give Lara credit for handling everything that is thrown at her and knowing practically nothing about her life. She acts quick and takes everything rather well. What makes her human and believable though is that she is remorseful about what she has done. She thinks over her old life and cannot believe she "traded it" for her life now because not only did it drastically change her life, but those of people she cares about.
None of the other characters really stuck out to me. Donovan seems like a legitimately good boyfriend as he truly cares about Lara and wants to help her with her plans, whatever they may be. It seems like it's more than just your average high school relationship, especially based on what Lara has involved herself in. (Any more detail would be too spoilery.) The two characters who probably stick out the most though are Molly and Mike, her younger siblings. They are top cute; around 5 years old, I think.
What I really liked about the novel, is that we find things out as Lara does. Who the bad parties, who can really be trusted, and the truth behind the mysteries she encounters. As far as the plot goes, there isn't really any big plot twists, but a slow reveal with each puzzle piece falling gradually into place. Nothing is really a huge shock. I was engaged in the plot and curious to find out if Lara would succeed in her task or not.
There were times where I spotted a couple plot holes. For instance, when you time travel, you don't end up in your original body, you're an observer. Lara, however, would time travel and re-do certain things to work out for her benefit.I would have liked to see more interaction with the secondary characters, Donovan especially, and perhaps a more fleshed out plot.
However, can I just talk about how much I love the ending? Love, love, love. If you're a fan of time travel novels, with thrill and mystery thrown into the mix, 15 Minutes is a novel you'll want to check out.
*Received in exchange for an honest review*
When I first read the summary of this book, I was instantly begging for more. I love a story with time travel, I find it always makes a story more gripping, page-turning and on many occasions... have a danger of no return. I love the cover, there is a lot of essence of time being pronounced, the colours are toned down as if the times she has entered have blended together to create the same world. I also like the aspect of the necklace, of which you later find out plays a very important role.
Lara Crane has always wanted her mother, from the moment she left this world Lara has wanted her family to be reunited. It isn't because she doesn't love her dad, because she really does. It isn't because she doesn't have the sweetest and most loving boyfriend in the world because... she does. Its the fact that she feels guilty for her mothers death but also that she was never able to grow up with her and that if there is a way for her to turn back the clocks and keep her mother alive, she will. But, the rules from the agency are clear, you can only see... not touch. But, Lara has a special gift. But who knew that gift would result in her whole life being zapped away from her in a click of your fingers, and her world being catapulted into a different life. Literally.
Lara is a very likeable character. She is persistent, kind, loving and a very friendly character. She never gives up on her hopes and dreams no matter what the consequences and seems to adapt to her new life with maturity and a sense of willingness to do anything it takes for her family to be together again, with or without her. I also felt the way in which she dealt with Donovan deserved a round of applause (*claps hands enthusiastically*) she didn't push him away at the first hurdle, she stuck with it so she did not alert that anything strange and different has occurred and you began to really see the connection between them.
The way in which this book is written is truly amazing. Not once did I feel as if I could not cope with the information and questions we were shoved into, we were also given all the information at the same time as Lara, which makes you feel closer to the protagonist as you are essentially working out the mystery together. You also come to realise that sentences of which you read in the beginning half of the story, can firstly appear to be just part of the progression, but later turn out to be little clues and hints delicately inserted with precision which point you in another direction. The twists and turns in this book are enough to make you dizzy, but in a thrilling and dangerous way. Also, the detail that went into the process of time travelling and the way in which particular characters are linked into the company and her mums murder, all make you suspect everyone for a variety of reasons.
This book is a world wind of adventure that will persuade you that going back in time can change your life forever in ways you could never imagine. It will also have you wishing the secrets some have taken to the grave with them, should never rise from the dead... even if they are family.
This book is full of danger, suspense (as in on-the-edge-of-your-seat suspense) and the persistence of a girl to bring down those in the wrong to justice. Even if it means risking her own life and existence.
Blog Tour post here!
When I first read the summary of this book, I was instantly begging for more. I love a story with time travel, I find it always makes a story more gripping, page-turning and on many occasions... have a danger of no return. I love the cover, there is a lot of essence of time being pronounced, the colours are toned down as if the times she has entered have blended together to create the same world. I also like the aspect of the necklace, of which you later find out plays a very important role.
Lara Crane has always wanted her mother, from the moment she left this world Lara has wanted her family to be reunited. It isn't because she doesn't love her dad, because she really does. It isn't because she doesn't have the sweetest and most loving boyfriend in the world because... she does. Its the fact that she feels guilty for her mothers death but also that she was never able to grow up with her and that if there is a way for her to turn back the clocks and keep her mother alive, she will. But, the rules from the agency are clear, you can only see... not touch. But, Lara has a special gift. But who knew that gift would result in her whole life being zapped away from her in a click of your fingers, and her world being catapulted into a different life. Literally.
Lara is a very likeable character. She is persistent, kind, loving and a very friendly character. She never gives up on her hopes and dreams no matter what the consequences and seems to adapt to her new life with maturity and a sense of willingness to do anything it takes for her family to be together again, with or without her. I also felt the way in which she dealt with Donovan deserved a round of applause (*claps hands enthusiastically*) she didn't push him away at the first hurdle, she stuck with it so she did not alert that anything strange and different has occurred and you began to really see the connection between them.
The way in which this book is written is truly amazing. Not once did I feel as if I could not cope with the information and questions we were shoved into, we were also given all the information at the same time as Lara, which makes you feel closer to the protagonist as you are essentially working out the mystery together. You also come to realise that sentences of which you read in the beginning half of the story, can firstly appear to be just part of the progression, but later turn out to be little clues and hints delicately inserted with precision which point you in another direction. The twists and turns in this book are enough to make you dizzy, but in a thrilling and dangerous way. Also, the detail that went into the process of time travelling and the way in which particular characters are linked into the company and her mums murder, all make you suspect everyone for a variety of reasons.
This book is a world wind of adventure that will persuade you that going back in time can change your life forever in ways you could never imagine. It will also have you wishing the secrets some have taken to the grave with them, should never rise from the dead... even if they are family.
This book is full of danger, suspense (as in on-the-edge-of-your-seat suspense) and the persistence of a girl to bring down those in the wrong to justice. Even if it means risking her own life and existence.
Blog Tour post here!
It's not bad, it's not groundbreaking but as a YA I think it will keep the teens interested.
This book started out strong. I was hooked after the first chapter and almost felt like this would have some Dr. Who elements.
I was really excited. I finished the book within a week, spreading the reading out to enjoy it to the fullest.
It was a fabulous book and I was excited to know that there was a continuing series.
However, I did not buy the remaining books.
I read the reviews given for the last couple books and from what about 80% of people who have purchased said series, they were disappointed.
Incorrect use of words, poor editing skills, story starts weakening, etc etc.
Maybe if these elements are fixed, I'll purchase the series to see the ending result.
*I RECEIVED THIS BOOK FOR FREE TO GIVE MY HONEST OPINION
I was really excited. I finished the book within a week, spreading the reading out to enjoy it to the fullest.
It was a fabulous book and I was excited to know that there was a continuing series.
However, I did not buy the remaining books.
I read the reviews given for the last couple books and from what about 80% of people who have purchased said series, they were disappointed.
Incorrect use of words, poor editing skills, story starts weakening, etc etc.
Maybe if these elements are fixed, I'll purchase the series to see the ending result.
*I RECEIVED THIS BOOK FOR FREE TO GIVE MY HONEST OPINION
I liked this a lot. It's hard to pull off time travel well, but I think this does a great job. Twists, turns, and at the end I'm still not sure exactly what was real, which is probably the point.