Official Review: Doyle's Law by Sam Roberts

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Re: Official Review: Doyle's Law by Sam Roberts

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This review provides a great insight into Doyle’s Law and has definitely piqued my interest! I find time travel stories fascinating, and it’s refreshing to hear that this book takes a different approach without paradoxes or parallel universes. The idea of a fast-moving plot that still focuses on just a few days sounds intriguing, especially if it keeps the reader engaged until the very last page.

I appreciate the reviewer’s honesty about the editing issues—it’s good to know what to expect. While errors can be distracting, it’s encouraging that they didn’t take away from the overall enjoyment of the story. O’Connor’s flaws making him feel more realistic is also an interesting point; sometimes, imperfect characters can make a story more immersive.

Thanks for this detailed review! I might just have to check Doyle’s Law out, especially since it offers a fresh perspective on time travel.
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"Doyle's Law" by Sam Roberts has been portrayed by the reviewer as one that gives a fresh breath to Time Travel books. Am eager to read this book to learn more about time travel from Ryburn the scientist and O'Connor the space station caretaker. Great one from Sam Roberts indeed.
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I, as a reader, learn right away what Ryburn's vice is. I get that most people have vices, but Ryburn's just made me cringe. In the first few pages, he drinks and then takes something to feel sober. I can't sit through more of those descriptions in order to read the entire novel.
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I'm curious to know if the three characters - the lone caretaker and the disgraced scientist - are worth rescuing. Additionally, I would have preferred it if the book included graphic content.
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Post by tarafarah7 »

Today's BOTD is a scifi novel about time travel that's both entertaining and thought-provoking. This isn't a genre I usually prefer, but the mention of the easy-to-understand timeline and realistic characters might just have me giving this one a try. Thank you so much! :-)
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I love time travel stories and he's I'm very much used to the parallel universe and alternate timelines take on things....k love it!!!
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Post by Seamstress »

Definitely not my cup of tea, because all aspects of Sci-fi/Fantasy and especially time travel sounds all too confusing to me. Fortunately, my daughter doesn't resemble me in this and avidly loves the genre, so I will pass this book to her. Hope she will like it))
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Post by Creole »

I have read a few interesting books on time travel. I hope "Doyle's Law" by Sam Roberts is as intriguing as the reviewer makes it out to be. I would certainly want to know what happened to Ryburn and his colleagues. Congrats to the author on BOTD.
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For a sci-fi themed book, this one is truly captivating in its simplistic and realsitic discriptions of events - nothing is over the top that didn't need to be. What a great read! As well as it is entertaining, it has an actual storyline. This book welcomes the disgruntled, crazy-passionate and offers a good brain rattling experience. Do give this book a go.
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Post by Rady Espinoza »

Doyle's Law by Sam Roberts is a science fiction novel with many mind-blowing storylines and no graphic content. Although the book is about time travel, it is a little different from many other similar novels. Only a few characters make up the entire novel. For the most part, they are well written. Ryburn is a typical genius scientist, but he has his own flaw. O'Connor showed the flaws of his character, making him a more realistic character.
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Post by Michael Ocheje »

"Doyle's Law" by Sam Roberts is a thought-provoking science fiction novel exploring time travel with a unique perspective. Despite editing issues, the engaging storyline and well-developed characters make it a compelling read. 3/4 stars!
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I don't really like stories about time travel and I also don't like this one
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Post by Supritika Ghatak »

Time travel is seen in the novel Elbow Room in Sam Roberts' Doyle's Law. I can't wait to observe O'Connor, the space place caretaker, and Ryburn, the scientist, grapple with an unlooked-for setting. This Word of God promises to be an interesting and thought-agitating read.
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Post by Ukaegbu Confidence »

Doyle's Law" by Sam Roberts is perfect for readers who love time travel science fiction novels. Congratulations on BOTD.
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Post by azza lia »

I'm definitely intrigued. A different take on time travel, no paradoxes or parallel universes. This book is worth a try. Thank you for sharing your insights. I enjoyed reading your review. Well done.
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