Theodore Morrison Homa

This book was stellar; in fact, it was hard to put down. It really appealed to the nerd it me. It has time travel, science/physics, history and conspiracy. I absolutely loved it.

The story was engaging from the very beginning with the prologue involving Archimedes. The modern day story was just as engaging and the characters were the kind that you wanted to root for. I can’t even really articulate all the reasons why I loved this one.

I loved the relationship that Finn had with his wife when she was alive and how he cherished her memory after she died. That moment when she’s looking out the widow before leaving for college will BLOW YOUR MIND once you realize its significance. It’s hard to pick a favorite moment, but that may have been it. Even though I am not science literate, I loved all the science/physics conversations. I have no idea if all the science behind the theories were right, but it sounded amazing.

The final few chapters were so great. I was on the edge of my seat. Just when I thought I had everything figured out and knew the motivations for all the characters, everything changed. The history nerd in me loved the scenes involving the second Punic war and the crucifixion of Jesus, as well as the extra information on the statue of Liberty. It’s all awesome.

I think that this book will appeal to so many people. It’s such a pleasure to read, regardless of what genres you like. It’s just an enjoyable book. The chapters are short and there are photos, diagrams and paintings throughout. I doubt anyone will be bored by this book. I would read more from this author without hesitation.… (mehr)

Imagine you are the very first person on Earth to figure out the secret to time travel. What do you do? It is a huge responsibility to bear, and you can’t take it lightly. Now imagine that the government is after you and your friend and mentor has mysteriously disappeared. This is the day Finn McGee, the main character in Archimedes’ Claw, is having.

A book about science, science fiction, history, and religion, Archimedes’ Claw has something for everyone. It quickly drew me in and kept me turning the pages to find out what would happen next. I would classify it along the same lines as Dan Brown’s mash-up of history and fiction, with a little more science thrown in.

I had never thought of time travel in the way that it is treated by this book. Most time travel books use the occasion to go back and change history. But, I think Homa’s premise that time travel allows you to observe some of the most important events in history and know what really happened is very interesting. No questions, no conjecture, no educated guess. It is an historian’s wildest dream. You could watch the building of Stonehenge and know exactly how and why it was built. You could travel to Leonardo Da Vinci’s studio and watch him paint the Mona Lisa. I could go on and on!

Let your mind wander and follow Finn McGee through his time travels. You’ll enjoy the ride.… (mehr)