The write reads is such a fun & supportive group to be a part of. So when I saw they were running yet another Blog Tour, I jumped at the chance to sign up. Though the book isn’t a genre I would normally read, the fact is was described as similar to The Lake House meant I definitely wanted the chance to try the novel. So I have decided to do a review of the first few chapters. Does the book intrigue me? How do I find the characters? Do I like the authors writing style? I am a huge believer in the first few chapters being a good example of whether I will enjoy the rest of the book, so If you want the answer to the above questions and more keep reading!
Beginning as a sketch comedy writer for American television, Michael K. Hill progressed to become an internationally published writer of fiction and non-fiction. His short story anthology, Anasi and Beyond, published in 2017, and his debut novel, A Different Time, is available now. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, kids, and 7 rescued animals.
Want to stay up to date on Michael’s upcoming projects? Visit MichealKHIll.com
Review!
I was unsure when I started this as it’s not a genre that I usually pick up but I was hooked from the Prologue alone! Though this will only be a first chapter review I will definitely be picking up the rest of the book at some point.
The book starts focusing on Keith as a child, on holiday with his parents and on his way to a comic shop to pick something for his birthday. An accident occurs and he is saved by a woman he vaguely recognises – will she become more prevelant in the book? I feel yes, because she definitely made an impact even though only included for a few paragraphs.
The story then jumps quite a few years and we see Keith as an adult, on the hunt at his local market for the last comic book in a series he has been trying to complete for years. What he finds is an old camcorder tape marked number 3 that peaks his interest and ours as the reader- who does it belong too? Will it have anything to do with the woman in the prologue, or someone completely different?
The writing style was easy going, and I flew through the prologue and first chapter in a matter of minutes. Though we don’t learn much about Keith as a character I still found him likeable, and would be interested in following his story further. Considering this isn’t a genre I would normally pick up I can see myself being converted by A Different Time. The prologue really grips you as a reader, making you want to dive into the story straight away and I can see this being an enjoyable and easy read.
Be sure to check out all the other awesome posts on this blog tour!
Great chapter review! I’m looking forward to the rest of your thoughts.💚
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Well done!!!! You definitely captured the essence of what the beginning of the book and what it accomplished.
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Thank you 😊
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