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Flashforward

By: Robert J. Sawyer
Narrated by: Mark Deakins
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 A scientific experiment begins, and as the button is pressed, the unexpected occurs: everyone in the world goes to sleep for a few moments while everyone's consciousness is catapulted more than 20 years into the future. At the end of those moments, when the world reawakens, all human life is transformed by foreknowledge.©1999 Robert J. Sawyer (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Hard Science Fiction Science Fiction Fiction

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"This first-rate, philosophical journey, a terrific example of idea-driven SF, should have wide appeal." ( Publishers Weekly)
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After the TV show was cancelled years ago I finally got a chance to get closure on the FLASH FORWARD events. Kept me entertained on my commute to and fro work and with enough distractions going on in the real world this was a great escape which is why I gave it 4/5 rating.

Likes - storyline was captivating enough for me to keep me listening and wanting to find out the who what and why's
Dislike - my personal opinion ending could've been better it's a bit harsh but like the movie INTERSTELLAR it had me all the way up until that last bit which left a slightly funky taste in my mouth. Just me I know but not a fan of these out there endings.

Better than I expected

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This was a lot more scientific then I had anticipated, was a great story but was a little confusing at times.

A scientifically immersive story.

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I liked the idea of "Flash Forward" but the scientific theory did not get me engaged. I love my Sci-fi and a good "time travel" idea but this did leave me disappointed.

The scientific explanations should have been dialled back. Some are helpful, but I felt there was too much in this novel and it became frustrating. With an audio book you listen to every word. You don't skip past in case there is some important information key to the storyline so you slog through.


The narrator does a great job with some amazingly complicated terms, names and foreign languages.

I got to the end though and went, "Really, that's it?" It had some good moments, interesting concepts and left you thinking about many things, but I did feel let down by the conclusion.

Geek Speak A-plenty and an Ending that is Wanting

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