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Something to Tell You
Something to Tell You follows the two families of Bert Leinster and his best friend Sam Murray, as the earth comes under bombardment by a Higgs Boson particle storm. The Central Control of the World council insists that survival depends on living underground, protected by The Envelope. As CCOW persuades humankind to hide in the Deeps, Bert cannot challenge CCOW nor comprehend why people cannot see the truth behind the lies.
Everything changes when he meets Her. Lily, a plant who becomes his enemy in the battle to save humankind, to save you... although 99.9% of you is empty space. Do you deserve saving?
Everything changes when he meets Her. Lily, a plant who becomes his enemy in the battle to save humankind, to save you... although 99.9% of you is empty space. Do you deserve saving?
255 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2019
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December 17, 2019
This is the first speculative fiction book that I have ever read so I think that is the reason it took me about one hundred pages to get into the story. We are also given a lot of information about science and physics at the beginning which went way over my head. However, once we settle into the story I found it fascinating and couldn’t put the book down! The premise is like nothing I’ve come across before, the end of the the world due to Higgs Boson Particle Storm.
What I found most interesting was the way in which the governments and world leaders reacted to the news that the end of the world was coming. The deceit and manipulation of the general population to try and keep the peace until the very end was actually pretty shocking yet I could definitely see this happening in a real life crisis.
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What I found most interesting was the way in which the governments and world leaders reacted to the news that the end of the world was coming. The deceit and manipulation of the general population to try and keep the peace until the very end was actually pretty shocking yet I could definitely see this happening in a real life crisis.
Read the rest of my review here: https://feedthecrime.wordpress.com/20...
August 1, 2019
Speculative fiction is not normally my cup of tea but this was outstanding because it is unique. I have never read a book like it before. The last speculative fiction I read was The Handmaid's tale by Margaret Attwood. Both these books pose questions for humankind that we dare not think about. A challenge to who and what we are, our very existence.
I enjoyed the setting in the paradise of Switzerland, the impossibilities of human nature, the simplified and amazing science. E.g. we are 99.9% empty space - wow! And a fast entertaining plot.
David Edwards - Something To Tell You has to be a teenage exam study book one day because it can be read on so many levels. Philosophical, science fiction, human nature.
I recommend you read it.
I enjoyed the setting in the paradise of Switzerland, the impossibilities of human nature, the simplified and amazing science. E.g. we are 99.9% empty space - wow! And a fast entertaining plot.
David Edwards - Something To Tell You has to be a teenage exam study book one day because it can be read on so many levels. Philosophical, science fiction, human nature.
I recommend you read it.
December 21, 2019
3.75 stars!
Although speculative fiction isn’t a genre I usually go for, The premise of this book really intrigued me from the beginning. I’m always interested in trying new genres because you never know when you will find something your never thought you would enjoy.
The first 100 or so pages had me so confused and if I am honest I didn’t know whether I was going to continue reading this book. But I was pleasantly surprised with the rest of the story, not only did I find it highly enjoyable but I also learned a lot about theoretical physics as well, which is something I wouldn’t of thought we be that interesting to me but I surprised myself.
The characters of Sam and Bert where quite likeable and I found lily (an elevated being in plant form) really unique. The government and world leaders and how they reacted, using any means to keep the peace was a little shocking but exactly how I would expect them to react.
Something to tell you is a somewhat dark take on what humanity would do in the fight for survival in a world on the brink of extinction. It combines faith, nature and science in a story that I was totally surprised by and I would highly recommend that you pick it up if you have an interest in these things but also if you like trying and learning something new
Although speculative fiction isn’t a genre I usually go for, The premise of this book really intrigued me from the beginning. I’m always interested in trying new genres because you never know when you will find something your never thought you would enjoy.
The first 100 or so pages had me so confused and if I am honest I didn’t know whether I was going to continue reading this book. But I was pleasantly surprised with the rest of the story, not only did I find it highly enjoyable but I also learned a lot about theoretical physics as well, which is something I wouldn’t of thought we be that interesting to me but I surprised myself.
The characters of Sam and Bert where quite likeable and I found lily (an elevated being in plant form) really unique. The government and world leaders and how they reacted, using any means to keep the peace was a little shocking but exactly how I would expect them to react.
Something to tell you is a somewhat dark take on what humanity would do in the fight for survival in a world on the brink of extinction. It combines faith, nature and science in a story that I was totally surprised by and I would highly recommend that you pick it up if you have an interest in these things but also if you like trying and learning something new
February 4, 2020
David Edwards has delivered a spectacularly bizarre tale in Something to Tell You. This is my first foray into speculative fiction, and Edwards has given me the perfect vehicle for my first ride.
The idea of good versus evil concerning scientific breakthroughs is something that I never considered. Add to that the talking plant life. I will admit that I was thoroughly confused throughout the entire novel.
However, I still enjoyed the book for the style as well as the opportunity to visit a new genre. The story is fresh and vibrant. I felt as if I were in Bert’s gardens as he stooped to pick the dead heads off the plants.
The characters were real, and the dialogue was fantastic. The Swiss backdrop was also a favorite. Though, I was appalled by the government forces. There was too much realism there, and it was a bit scary.
I award Something to Tell You 4 out of 5 stars for the genius writing and great story. I urge anyone who is looking to branch out in their genre desires to read this book.
The idea of good versus evil concerning scientific breakthroughs is something that I never considered. Add to that the talking plant life. I will admit that I was thoroughly confused throughout the entire novel.
However, I still enjoyed the book for the style as well as the opportunity to visit a new genre. The story is fresh and vibrant. I felt as if I were in Bert’s gardens as he stooped to pick the dead heads off the plants.
The characters were real, and the dialogue was fantastic. The Swiss backdrop was also a favorite. Though, I was appalled by the government forces. There was too much realism there, and it was a bit scary.
I award Something to Tell You 4 out of 5 stars for the genius writing and great story. I urge anyone who is looking to branch out in their genre desires to read this book.
December 17, 2019
Sam Murray has found something and needs to tell his boss and friend Bert Leinster now!
Sam and Bert work on the Large Hadron Collider in CERN searching for a theoretical other world, a parallel universe……
This is quite hard to review, there’s a lot of theoretical physics, which I have to say went so far over my head….it got lost. However, this is specification so I kept going and found the actual story really intriguing.
Bert dreams of Lily, an elevated being in plant form, she tells him humankind have only one season left to hide beneath the soil.
Can humanity be saved? Will Nature save us all?
A tale of faith, nature and science in a thought provoking read.
Thank you to Damppebbles Blog Tours for the opportunity to participate in this blog tour, for the promotional materials and a free copy of the ebook. This is my honest, unbiased review.
Sam and Bert work on the Large Hadron Collider in CERN searching for a theoretical other world, a parallel universe……
This is quite hard to review, there’s a lot of theoretical physics, which I have to say went so far over my head….it got lost. However, this is specification so I kept going and found the actual story really intriguing.
Bert dreams of Lily, an elevated being in plant form, she tells him humankind have only one season left to hide beneath the soil.
Can humanity be saved? Will Nature save us all?
A tale of faith, nature and science in a thought provoking read.
Thank you to Damppebbles Blog Tours for the opportunity to participate in this blog tour, for the promotional materials and a free copy of the ebook. This is my honest, unbiased review.
June 11, 2019
I got an ADC from Netgalley for review.
I'm not sure what I just read. It was a page turner, but I have NO idea what the story was trying to say.
This is the story of an environmental catastrophe, courtesy of a scientist w/CERN's Large Hadron Collider. Everything in the Earth's ecosystem dies. That much is clear. So is the family drama, marital separation and 11th hour reunion, and state murders to reduce the population.
Everything else in the doesn't make sense to me. A talking plant. A scientist willing to let his family die without him. Is it a cautionary tale? Is it satire? What's the point?
I'm not sure what I just read. It was a page turner, but I have NO idea what the story was trying to say.
This is the story of an environmental catastrophe, courtesy of a scientist w/CERN's Large Hadron Collider. Everything in the Earth's ecosystem dies. That much is clear. So is the family drama, marital separation and 11th hour reunion, and state murders to reduce the population.
Everything else in the doesn't make sense to me. A talking plant. A scientist willing to let his family die without him. Is it a cautionary tale? Is it satire? What's the point?
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July 28, 2021
V interesting and had some good moral thoughts and questions in it
The science/physics side of it took a lil while to get into but overly was rlly good
The science/physics side of it took a lil while to get into but overly was rlly good
April 10, 2020
BBC Dickensian actor Martin Carroll expertly delivers this extremely interesting drama about two best friends and their families trying to survive the end of the world as we know it. Faced with an unparalleled threat, humanity must retreat underground, but is there any safe place, or the end is coming for everyone?
In Something to Tell You, best-selling author David Edwards asks and answers some deeply philosophical questions using Science Fiction and pure science. With themes that can be relevant in our current Coronavirus crisis, he responds through his characters at such pressing questions as if the governments are lying to us - what can one man do to save his family and what is our role in the Universe.
David Edwards seamlessly weaves fiction and science into a beautiful story, filled with well fleshed out characters and vivid descriptions. Something to Tell You isn't your regular end of the world scenario, but a deeply dramatic, emotional and relevant work of literature. Driven by a simmering plot and narrated in Martin Carroll's deep, serious voice, this book, its characters and the events therein will stay with you for a long time.
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Thank you & stay safe,
Victor
In Something to Tell You, best-selling author David Edwards asks and answers some deeply philosophical questions using Science Fiction and pure science. With themes that can be relevant in our current Coronavirus crisis, he responds through his characters at such pressing questions as if the governments are lying to us - what can one man do to save his family and what is our role in the Universe.
David Edwards seamlessly weaves fiction and science into a beautiful story, filled with well fleshed out characters and vivid descriptions. Something to Tell You isn't your regular end of the world scenario, but a deeply dramatic, emotional and relevant work of literature. Driven by a simmering plot and narrated in Martin Carroll's deep, serious voice, this book, its characters and the events therein will stay with you for a long time.
If you enjoyed this review, please give it a like and find more of them here and on theAudiobookBlog.
I also post honest reviews at the author, narrator or publisher's request, you can get in touch with me for more details.
Thank you & stay safe,
Victor
August 2, 2019
Something to Tell You
Something to Tell You
I have only watched speculative fiction on TV, The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Attwood, so I tried this latest book out by a well-known author to see what it was like to read speculative fiction.
What a surprise! I was taken into our world but a universe away. It was shocking to view how and what we are as humans and what we might or might not do at The End Of The World.
I loved the book and will see what else is available in this rare genre. The beauty of Edward's book is it felt real, a perfect harmony of nature. Humankind and God versus the devil. Don't ask, it was so cleverly done. A must read.
Something to Tell You
I have only watched speculative fiction on TV, The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Attwood, so I tried this latest book out by a well-known author to see what it was like to read speculative fiction.
What a surprise! I was taken into our world but a universe away. It was shocking to view how and what we are as humans and what we might or might not do at The End Of The World.
I loved the book and will see what else is available in this rare genre. The beauty of Edward's book is it felt real, a perfect harmony of nature. Humankind and God versus the devil. Don't ask, it was so cleverly done. A must read.
December 28, 2019
Speculative fiction can often be a marmite kind of read. It depends on how much a reader is willing to ride with the author whilst they bend boundaries, re-imagine the known norm and spread tentacles into every area of the universe and beyond. Expect your grey cells to be bounced around like flubber on a freefall from space in this read.
In essence it’s an end of the world scenario from the point of view of Bert, his family and friends. The way those who control the world, or rather those who own the media, manipulate the people in an attempt to console and defraud. To what end? To lead the flock like lambs to the inevitable slaughter.
Positive and negative – good and evil – god and the devil. All of these are two sides of the same coin. Energy and reactions equal the actions of both good and evil. God and the devil co-exist in some screwed up semblance of what we regard largely as life. To kill one is to automatically also extinguish the other and we are destined to repeat this cycle ad infinitum.
It’s a smorgasbord of speculative fiction, science fiction, philosophy and theology.
One could argue that less is often more and that clarification is better than an assumption of understanding. It depends on what you want to impart, how you do that and whether or not you are interested in the emotional resonance.
I can imagine quite a few readers walking away from this read and asking themselves, especially after reading the ending, what was the intention and/or what did I take away from this read.
For me it was the sense of powerlessness, because fate is dictated by an ever-turning and self- regenerating cycle, This also means we are programmed, whether by scientific fact or theological premise to make the same choices. mistakes or take certain paths over and over again – fifth, sixth or seventh world..
*I received a courtesy copy*
In essence it’s an end of the world scenario from the point of view of Bert, his family and friends. The way those who control the world, or rather those who own the media, manipulate the people in an attempt to console and defraud. To what end? To lead the flock like lambs to the inevitable slaughter.
Positive and negative – good and evil – god and the devil. All of these are two sides of the same coin. Energy and reactions equal the actions of both good and evil. God and the devil co-exist in some screwed up semblance of what we regard largely as life. To kill one is to automatically also extinguish the other and we are destined to repeat this cycle ad infinitum.
It’s a smorgasbord of speculative fiction, science fiction, philosophy and theology.
One could argue that less is often more and that clarification is better than an assumption of understanding. It depends on what you want to impart, how you do that and whether or not you are interested in the emotional resonance.
I can imagine quite a few readers walking away from this read and asking themselves, especially after reading the ending, what was the intention and/or what did I take away from this read.
For me it was the sense of powerlessness, because fate is dictated by an ever-turning and self- regenerating cycle, This also means we are programmed, whether by scientific fact or theological premise to make the same choices. mistakes or take certain paths over and over again – fifth, sixth or seventh world..
*I received a courtesy copy*
December 22, 2019
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