Time Travel – Page 2 – jenacidebybibliophile

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Thank you to Amber over at Only True Magic for tagging me in the Would You Rather Book Tag a few months ago. I feel like I need to find way more Book Tag posts to participate in, tag me bloggers!!!! 🙂 Alright, here we go:

1. Rather read only a series or stand-alone books?

OoOoOohhh that’s a tough call! For me it all depends on the genre and how great the story line is. In other words, I want my Fantasy/Paranormal books in a series and my YA books stand-alone.

2. Rather read a book whose main character is male or female?

I love a strong female lead character, and as a female, I would obviously relate more to a main character that is also female. On the other hand, in real life I am much more accustomed to being around guys than I am women. Why? It’s just….you know…a hell of a lot easier! I think because there are so many books I have read that have a female lead, I am leaning more towards preferring a story that has a male lead.

3. Rather shop only at Barnes & Noble (or other actual bookstore) or Amazon?

Bookoutlet.com ALL THE WAY BABY! Granted I can only shop at this store online, which hurts the nerd in me that wants to wander around a book store for 3 hours, but you can’t beat these prices. They have SO many great books that range from $1-$5. I know, it’s insanely awesome and we just DON’T deserve them. *Sigh*…swoon worthy.

Once again Bookoutlet.com…compensation for free publicity is greatly appreciated 🙂

4. Rather all books become movies or tv shows?

Movies. Harry Potter, Hunger Games, The Giver, Me Earl and the Dying Girl, The Fault in Our Stars…wonderful.

Whoever keeps deciding to turn these amazing books into television shows, you need to stop it. Whoever you are, you’re ruining it. I might be the only one who thinks this way, but I seriously hate TV because all of the acting sucks and they stray away from events WAY too much. Like The Mortal Instruments for example, what the hell is even going on there? You guys should have stopped after that failed attempt at a movie. Really.

5. Rather read 5 pages per day or read 5 books per week?

Come on, 5 books per week. What am I going to do with 5 pages a day you crazy pants?!?

6. Rather be a professional book reviewer or an author?

I’m going to go with professional book reviewer. I love receiving free books and helping to promote someone’s work and a world that they have created, I think it’s amazing and something that should be shared. I have always loved writing, but I am never able to get past a single pivotal moment and fill the rest of the story with useless conversation. I would like to try my hand at writing a book one day, but I am content with book reviewing.

7. Rather only read the same 20 books over and over or get to read a new book every 6 months?

If I am only allowed to read 1 book every 6 months, then you are seriously trippin’ on some fantastical ridiculousness. I would die.

8. Rather be a librarian or own a book store?

Oh man, book store all the way!! Get a nice little coffee shop in there stocked with cheese and crackers and croissants. I would seriously drink cappuccinos all day, running around like a crazy person hyped up on caffeine and new book boyfriends. Oh yeah, sign me up. (The wine will be there for after-hours shelf stocking…obviously).

9. Rather only read your favorite genre or your favorite author?

Genre. There is way more for me to get through and enjoy by sticking with a genre rather than author. I can barely handle the wait of a book as it is, I wouldn’t survive it.

10. Rather only read physical books or eBooks?

WHAT is with all of these difficult questions!? Ebooks are cheaper, easier to get, and a lot of authors will send digital copies of their books for review instead of print copies. It’s also easier to lug an ereader around than a bunch of books…

Who am I kidding, physical books.

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Amazon.com – The Visitor

Disclaimer: This book was sent to me by the author, J. L. Pattison, for an honest review.

Genre: Short Story/Fiction/Fantasy

Plot: On a rural Georgia farm in 1899, a lazy summer afternoon is interrupted by the arrival of a man claiming to be from the future. The stranger intended to provide the nation’s forefathers with a letter detailing future events that lead to the demise of America in the 21st Century, but ending up in the wrong place at the wrong time, he has no choice but to leave the letter with the farmer.

Although no one ever believed the farmer’s story about the visitor, he’s afforded one last opportunity to recount the event with Theodore Garfield, a reporter for a local newspaper. But like everyone else, Theodore rejects the farmer’s story and dismisses the letter’s ominous warnings, including the prediction that America’s gradual collapse will begin with the murder of a future American president named John F. Kennedy.

Years later, Theodore’s encounter with the farmer is all but forgotten until a young senator named Kennedy is elected president. With the old farmer and his letter now long gone, will Theodore Garfield be able to prevent one of the most tragic days in American history?

Opinion: This is a wonderfully paced and written short story that surrounds the idea of what man might do if he was given a glimpse into the future. I am not huge on science fiction, and admittedly I do not read many short stories, but I found The Visitor rather entertaining and it left me with my mind reeling. I have found that if a story or book can keep you thinking after you have put it down, then there is something special to it.

This short story starts out with a farmer named Leroy coming into contact with a man in his cornfield, who claims he was from the future. He explains to Leroy that he had attempted to go back in time to warn the founding fathers of the mistakes that would be made in America in the ongoing years, in an attempt to change history. Years later, Leroy attempts to convince a local reporter by the name of Theodore of the events that happened the day he met the stranger and that many events that were listed in the letter had come true. After Leroy passes the letter on to Theodore, who hardly believes the claims that Leroy has made, Theodore must decide what to do.

We have all watched/read many works that deal with time travel and characters wanting to change events of history, but of course the main premise is always a variation of someone yelling “DON’T CHANGE THE PAST”. The idea of taking the standard Hollywood time travel plot and spinning it to make the reader think about the possibilities of how you can improve history is rather genius in its simplicity. Characters always want to change personal bad things that have happened or natural disasters, but it doesn’t seem like the focus is ever on changing history to improve mankind. I found this to be a new concept for this genre and actually left me pondering what I would change if I could go back and warn others.

Overall, a very thoughtful and entertaining read. The writing and pace was perfect, there wasn’t too much speeding through the story and there were no points where it was being dragged on. I enjoyed that instead of the author blatantly writing into the story how many years had passed (ex: 25 YEARS LATER…), he tied the information into the story so it flowed easily and kept the reader on their toes. I found this very enjoyable and though provoking, you guys should give it a try!