What readers think of Timeline, plus links to write your own review.

Unbelivable. The story sucks you completely. You only wish a day had 100 hours so you can read more....

One of the most thrilling and exciting book. Grasps your attention with constantly changing scenes between present time and Middle Ages. The simplest explanation of quantum mechanics I ever read.

Robert Doniger is president of a quantum technology company named ITC (International Technology Corporation). His company has developed the technology to travel to different universes at any timeline in order to rebuild historical buildings and sites. This technology is a secret however, so when a Professor in charge of a French restoration site funded by ITC learns of this technology, he blackmails the company into letting him travel to the very site he is restoring in 1357 AD France. Something goes terribly wrong though and the Professor never comes back, so ITC gathers a group of the professor's associates to go rescue him. At this point, the characters learn what quantum technology and multiverses are and how it is possible to travel between universes.

The archaeologists are thrust into a world of violence and fear as France is in the middle of the Hundred Years War with England. More specifically, in the areas of Castlegard and La Roque, along the Dordogne River as Sir Oliver de Vannes' rule was being assailed by "the Archpreist" Arnaut de Cervole. The characters are faced with their own problems though as they are chased by rabid knights, sentenced to death by villainous barbarians, and forced to use all their wits to survive an incredible adventure that will have you on your knees in suspense.

Using stunning imagery and realism, Crichton successfully recreates a perception of what the world must've been like in fourteenth century France. From chivalry to clothing to the warfare, nothing is left out to ensure a realistic reading experience. The book is so immersing, I actually thought I was in the fourteenth century, but just for a moment. I read the book in two days, because it was too far too interesting to take a break from. The action and suspense never lets up once the adventure begins and waxes into a heart-stopping climax full of surprise twists and turns.

Although the idea of traveling between universes seems far-fetched, Crichton does a decent job explaining how it is possible so it works for the story. The scientific language he uses may be a tad advanced for someone who has not studied physics, but that does not ruin the story for the reader if he or she does not understand it. I found this layer of the story to be quite interesting as well and Crichton did a magnificent job blending it with the medieval aspect of the story.

Anyone who is interested in physics or medieval history should find this book most compelling and insightful. For the most part, the book was very realistic except for the universe traveling, which Crichton explains at the end is fantasy, and was derived from speculation. He made a special point at the end to explain that he tried to make his medieval world as accurate as possible, so this book may prove as a learning experience for some who are interested in those times. I recommend this book as well to anyone who wants a fantastic adventure story that might take some thinking about to enjoy.

First and the best Crichton book I have read.

This is the Best Michael Crichton Book I have ever read.
It is a must read by all Crichton Fans.

A MUST read.......it's THAT good.

Timeline is an excellent book that has both the scientific and fantasy sides of a story. I recommend it to everybody who enjoys a book with a little adventure.

I have read all of michael crichtons books, and this is by far the best. I would love to see a movie! The basic idea of this book is so original, and i found it easy to enjoy. I couldn't find a better read for months! I hope Crichton continues to write books and movie scripts. I have enjoyed everything he has worked on. The thourough detail and explicit refinement and glamour that he expresses is unmatchable. Describing the environment of fourteenth century france as disturbing because it is so silent is brilliant. The science he puts into his books is simply some of the best ive ever seen. I am an avid reader, and the only stuff that is better is J.R.R. Tolkiean and T.A. Barron. Crichton takes us through a whole new dimension of fear, adventure and suspense. As I stated, better literature is hard to find. I suggest this book to every range of people who are aged over fourteen. I thouroughly enjoyed Timeline, and I think anyone who is looking for avid, discriptive, and alltogether wonderful writing, Timeline is a must!