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The Ocean and the Hourglass
by
Dan O'Brien (Goodreads Author)
Dreams are not for the faint of heart,
they are for the brave to follow.
they are for the brave to follow.
A Book, an Hourglass.
An adventure into the mind.
Nicholas had always dreamt of faraway places, distant lands beyond imagination. Wandering into the library on a cold day, he finds an adventure that he had not been looking for. Transported to a distant world, Nicholas finds himself involved in sweeping
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Published
November 21st 2011
by Create Space
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Are you aged 12+ ? Have you read and enjoyed Cornelia Funke's Inkheart Series ? Did you enjoy C.S Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia series ? Have you seen the film Jumaji and Jumper ?
When I saw the cover of the Ocean and Hourglass , I wasn't sure what to expect. As I started reading it , I enjoyed it as I was transported to the life of a young boy whom sounded like he was between 12-14yrs , the boy's name was Nicholas. The character of Nicholas , in a way was a character that if you have ever been a...more
When I saw the cover of the Ocean and Hourglass , I wasn't sure what to expect. As I started reading it , I enjoyed it as I was transported to the life of a young boy whom sounded like he was between 12-14yrs , the boy's name was Nicholas. The character of Nicholas , in a way was a character that if you have ever been a...more
A very long time ago, (not to age myself), I was in massive love with a movie called The Neverending Story. I was entranced by a young boy’s adventure through a book; a book that transported him into another realm where his ability to, quite literally, save a world of characters who needed his help, became one of the biggest dreams for every young adult in the world.
When I began reading this book, I was once again swept away. Yes, this is the story of a boy’s adventure; but this teenager, Nichol...more
When I began reading this book, I was once again swept away. Yes, this is the story of a boy’s adventure; but this teenager, Nichol...more
Full review will be posted on the Bitten by Books website at a later date: http://bittenbybooks.com.
The Ocean and the Hourglass – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat; Think With Your Taste Buds; A Book and A Dish
“What kind of book is this, Mr. Thompson?” his voice cracking as he asked. “Open the cover, Nicholas.” Nicholas met the librarian’s gaze and the old man’s trustful not restored his confidence. Opening the cover, the thick black hand cover gave way to cream-colored sheets that did not smell of musk or salt. They were blank. “The book is empty?” Nicholas was now tho...more
The Mariner could be the next great superhero, or could it possibly be the Prodigy? My mind travels to far off lands and oceans where the characters jump to life with every page I turn. I want to reach inside of the book and take care of the main character, Nicholas Miles. He is only a teenager, but one who has been delivered a hard life! With no father to guide him, and a mother who can only find peace through the bottle, Nicholas attaches himself to the only thing he finds real, The Mariner! A...more
When I was offered this book for review I was really interested in the summery and couldn't wait to start reading into the book. The novel drew me in quickly- being verbose, well-presented, and adventurous. I really loved the potential of this novel overall but at times I felt the story got carried away with being well-written rather than having a phenomenal plot.
The novel, however, was extremely clever by presenting a story were the main character got stuck in a story of his own creation. It'...more
The novel, however, was extremely clever by presenting a story were the main character got stuck in a story of his own creation. It'...more
Life has been hard on Nicholas Miles. His father left him and his mother when he was younger and his mother uses alcohol to deny that reality. Added to that, he’s bullied at school because he loves to get lost in his reading adventures. One morning when three bullies confront him and tear up one of his favorite comic book, Nicholas runs away to the library. The librarian immediately realizes what happened and shares something special with him; a book and an hourglass. Together they transport Nic...more
Actual Rating: 2.5/5
This is a hard review to write because I’m quite conflicted when it comes to this book. There are things about Dan O’Brien’s The Ocean and the Hourglass that I liked, but as a whole I just don't think this book was for me.
The Ocean and the Hourglass tells the story of Nicholas, a young boy who is desperate to escape his less than ideal world. He is bullied at school and has a difficult relationship with his alcoholic mother. With the help of a strange librarian and a mysteri...more
This is a hard review to write because I’m quite conflicted when it comes to this book. There are things about Dan O’Brien’s The Ocean and the Hourglass that I liked, but as a whole I just don't think this book was for me.
The Ocean and the Hourglass tells the story of Nicholas, a young boy who is desperate to escape his less than ideal world. He is bullied at school and has a difficult relationship with his alcoholic mother. With the help of a strange librarian and a mysteri...more
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I had an incorrect impression of Nicholas in the beginning of The Ocean and the Hourglass. His character read to me, for some reason, like a middle school student, so I was surprised to find that he was in high school. He has a mother that he doesn’t stand up against. He’s frequently bullied by other students who make fun for him for being a “baby” and finds solace in a comic book series about a hero called the Mariner. And one day, Nicholas finds himself transported to...more
I had an incorrect impression of Nicholas in the beginning of The Ocean and the Hourglass. His character read to me, for some reason, like a middle school student, so I was surprised to find that he was in high school. He has a mother that he doesn’t stand up against. He’s frequently bullied by other students who make fun for him for being a “baby” and finds solace in a comic book series about a hero called the Mariner. And one day, Nicholas finds himself transported to...more
We all love the thrilling adventures that books take us on. We open the pages and prepare to be taken to distant lands and alternate dimensions. What if you wondered into you library, sat down, and was suddenly transported into the ook you were reading? My first thought would be, hell I hope it's a good and there's a tall handsome hero that takes me in his arms and bites me....sorry I'm usually a paranormal genre kind of girl. But what if the book you get pulled into was of a lost kingdom filled...more
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I have been writing novels for over a decade and had a couple published by traditional, small houses. Riding the self-publishing boom, I have four books in print that are available in paperback or e-book format. If you are interested in reading them, I am always open to sending out samples (or PDFs) to those who are interested.
I was born on the east coast and spent most of my life moving around....more
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