“The premise of the book was certainly interesting, and, the science was also interesting. Obviously like Crichton's other books there is a strong thread of science and then taking it the next few steps along from where we are now.I enjoyed the concept of bouncing back in history for an "authentic" taste of a time gone-by and enjoyed what happened back in the medieval period. Not as good as Congo or Jurassic Park but definitely one of his better ones.”
“Like others mentioned, I am a fan of Michael Crichton's work and this one is a fave among faves. I like the history and the science. The plausibility is clearly attained from extensive research.On the down side, one can get a little tired of some of the running themes, book after book. I also have a little issue with a (fictional) fundamental root of the technical premise. Nonetheless, one of my all-time favourite books.(Oh, and I saw the film they made. I was impressed with as true-to-book they seems to have tried to stay.)”
“I liked the sci-fi in the book but not the medieval times. I could not understand what was Doniger trying to sell? Was he going to sell "flights" to the past? That would not be possible because of the transcription errors. I think restoring old sites and buying the land around it to build hotels and shops seems like a lame sci-fi idea. Anyone have any ideas?”
“do you think this research about the lost descovery is through?and can people really travel through time changing?”
“Love this book, as I do most of Crichton's work. I really like the way he takes something unrealistic, imaginary, not in the realm of human knowledge and tweaks it just enough to make you say "hmmmmm..." He really makes you think about what folks are doing out there. I've always said, if they can imagine it for a movie (hmmmm....) someone's researching it for real!”
“Well, I tried reading this but got stuck in the beginning. Tried my best but just got stuck. Suddenly there were too many characters and the story started on a 2nd track.”
“I thought this was the best written medievel novel I'd ever read (hm... followed closely by The Doomsday Book by Connie Willis). His research skills are second to none. I couldn't put it down. I agree with River Jordan about the movie, though. There was not the suspence building up to finding out who the guy with the other gadget was that you experienced in the book (the other microphone? It's been too long since I've read it!).And James M, that is just tooooooooooo cool that you went there! (Forgive me, Lord, for I have become jealous!)”
“A good read at first, but the book's quality diminishes towards the end. At the very least, it is a page turner.”
“Read it a long time ago but i remember it was hard to put down. I am amazed at Cricton's ability to write on so many different subjects. He talks about aviation industry in Airframe, shakes our beliefs on envirionmental issues in State of Fear and tackles social issues in disclosure. However, in my opinion Timeline is the best of Crichton's. ”
“The most plausible, comprehensible, and realistic facet of time travel!”
