"Timeline", the future and back
By: The Chase
Issue date: 11/9/09 Section: Entertainment
Meandering across a barren desert of Arizona, an elderly man was icy, even though his body was covered in layers upon layers of clothing.
Lost themselves, a couple driving crossed paths with the bewildered gentleman in the scorching heat. The pair drove him to the nearest hospital, astounded by the mere appearance of the man.
Perplexed, the medical team found that he seemed to be suffering from frostbite. The old man's predicament soon led him to an untimely death. Later, research and logic decided who this person was and possibilities as to why he died.
So begins the book "Timeline" by Michael Crichton.
Combining history and science, Crichton entices readers into a suspenseful world of action and curiosity. He submerges a normal human existence with the theory of many universes (a "multiverse") -consequently, time-travel is possible.
The timeframe in the story shifts between 14th-century England and 1999.
Although a novel, "Timeline" is crammed with factual details due to Crichton's extensive research reminiscent of every tale he writes. Much of the true information is hidden in the basic background of the plot -such as, knights and quantum physics. These elements mixed into the make-believe story will keep readers fascinated and unable to lay the book down.
One probably insignificant moment remains my favorite, though, as it alludes to the 14th-century Middle English romance of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". "Timeline" represents the Green Knight as a character in the story whose position is neutral but still opposes the protagonist. Sadly, this moment was not portrayed in the motion picture production.
Many of Crichton's works -like "Jurassic Park" and "The Lost World"- have created a culture-frenzy after being transformed onto the "big screen." "Timeline" continued this tradition of becoming a movie, but did poorly in the box office.
Although the film was acceptable, it failed to meet expectations (like many movies that began as books).
"Timeline" is well written for nearly any age. Every moment will keep you guessing with its fast-paced narrative.
Nonetheless, this book possesses a nice simplicity that allows the reader to be completely consumed without forcing an analysis of all the events.
Michael Crichton's works (including "Timeline") can be found in the Eastern New Mexico University's library. The library also contains an audio version of "Timeline" for those of you that would rather listen to the story.
Overall, I give Michael Crichton a high five for creating the book "Timeline". Bravo.
Lost themselves, a couple driving crossed paths with the bewildered gentleman in the scorching heat. The pair drove him to the nearest hospital, astounded by the mere appearance of the man.
Perplexed, the medical team found that he seemed to be suffering from frostbite. The old man's predicament soon led him to an untimely death. Later, research and logic decided who this person was and possibilities as to why he died.
So begins the book "Timeline" by Michael Crichton.
Combining history and science, Crichton entices readers into a suspenseful world of action and curiosity. He submerges a normal human existence with the theory of many universes (a "multiverse") -consequently, time-travel is possible.
The timeframe in the story shifts between 14th-century England and 1999.
Although a novel, "Timeline" is crammed with factual details due to Crichton's extensive research reminiscent of every tale he writes. Much of the true information is hidden in the basic background of the plot -such as, knights and quantum physics. These elements mixed into the make-believe story will keep readers fascinated and unable to lay the book down.
One probably insignificant moment remains my favorite, though, as it alludes to the 14th-century Middle English romance of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". "Timeline" represents the Green Knight as a character in the story whose position is neutral but still opposes the protagonist. Sadly, this moment was not portrayed in the motion picture production.
Many of Crichton's works -like "Jurassic Park" and "The Lost World"- have created a culture-frenzy after being transformed onto the "big screen." "Timeline" continued this tradition of becoming a movie, but did poorly in the box office.
Although the film was acceptable, it failed to meet expectations (like many movies that began as books).
"Timeline" is well written for nearly any age. Every moment will keep you guessing with its fast-paced narrative.
Nonetheless, this book possesses a nice simplicity that allows the reader to be completely consumed without forcing an analysis of all the events.
Michael Crichton's works (including "Timeline") can be found in the Eastern New Mexico University's library. The library also contains an audio version of "Timeline" for those of you that would rather listen to the story.
Overall, I give Michael Crichton a high five for creating the book "Timeline". Bravo.