A Window Into Time by Peter F. Hamilton

[Dan]

This novella was first published in 2016 not as a story in a magazine or anthology but straight out as an eBook chapbook for $3.99. As far as I know Window was not nominated for any awards; but the sequel, Light Chaser by Peter F. Hamilton and Gareth L. Powell, was: a British Science Fiction Award nomination for 2021 in the short fiction category.

"A Window Into Time" is a short, high-concept mystery set in London, with a compelling time-travel twist. Teenager Julian has perfect recall, which means he has trouble finding his place in the world. But he really does know his own mind. So when he starts experiencing someone else's memories, which are also tantalizing glimpses of the future, Julian realizes he must find out why.

This is the longest, meatiest of the fares on offer for October, the only novella. Do join us for a good read, won't you? We start October 1. Available easily in eBook for $4.99. As far as I know, it is not available in any other format than eBook.

[Rosemarie]

I have just checked out an ecopy from the library on Libby. For free!
It's checked out for three weeks so I'll begin reading it at the end of this month.

[Rosemarie]

I started this last night and am enjoying it-it's fast-paced and written from the point-of-view of Julian, who has strong opinions on certain things.
The scene on the airplane was funny, in a warped kind of way.

[Rosemarie]

I've just finished it. Terrific ending!

[Dan]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading it myself. Thanks for the Libby tip. I'll attempt that myself when I'm ready to read.

This novella's sequel, another novella, albeit 173 pages long, is getting very mixed reviews. Half love it. The other half see problems.

[Dan]

I could not find it on Libby here in the U.S. So I am financially supporting Mr. Hamilton to read this.

I am halfway through this novella now. It's unlike any other Peter F. Hamilton I have ever read. I love how he captures the voice of a kid with Asperger's syndrome. It's a really great unreliable narrator story of possible time travel.

[Rosemarie]

His portrayal of the kid is very convincing and vivid, I agree.

[Dan]

I finished it and really liked it. I'm giving it four stars. It may have been a novella, but sure felt like a novel. It had time to drag in the middle slightly before finishing with a bang.