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Genres:
Fiction, Historical, Speculative, Mystery, Suspense, Short Stories
Rating:
5 Stars
Mature Content:
0 (none)
Age Range:
12+
Interest level:
13-17
Background Knowledge:
Two short stories about time travel, the JFK assassination, and the consequences of the choices we make.
ALIBI INTERRUPTED: When Stewart Hudson travels back in time to stop Lee Harvey Oswald from killing President Kennedy, he not only becomes Oswald's alibi, but he also finds himself stuck in 1963.To ensure Stewart gets it right this time, the wife of his future grandson confronts him before he leaves for 1963, and she quickly learns that meddling in the affairs of the past always has its consequences.
THE VISITOR: Theodore Garfield never believed the old farmer's story about the day the stranger appeared in his cornfield. And Theodore was even more skeptical about the letter the visitor left behind detailing the gradual downfall of America beginning with the assassination of a future president named John F. Kennedy.Years later the farmer's story is all but forgotten until a young senator named John F. Kennedy is elected president. With the farmer and the letter now long gone, will Theodore be able to prevent one of the most tragic days in American history? (Description From Goodreads)
Review:
~First of all, I would like to say a huge thank you to the wonderful author of this book, for sending me a free copy of this book in exchange for a review!~
This was just such an amazing short story duo, I mean, I don't even know where to begin. And, mind you, I'm not exactly a fan of short stories (they're just too short, you know?), but, this one... let's just say that all of my friends will know how much I loved it XD
Both of these stories were so believable, you would seriously be considering whether or not the author has actually traveled time himself. (Well, he may have... the mystery continues mwahaha) They also left me satisfied with the endings. Of course, I REALLY want a continuation of them, because they're just awesome, but they ended very well.
So, in conclusion, if you haven't read this book, like, what have you been doing your whole life?! (It's also a relatively short read, which is nice)
Things I Loved:
-Well... to be honest, everything!
Things I Didn't Love:
-I mean, I know they're short stories, so they're supposed to be short, but I would love continuations of the stories. I need to know what'll happen next!
In Conclusion:
This is a great book of (a couple) short stories, even for those of us who aren't huge fans of short stories (they're just too short! XD).
Recommended?: Absolutely!