Review: Trip to the past has never been so memorable
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 9, 2013
You know a book is good when it makes you cry.  This one did just that at the end. I had to put the book down, drag the Kleenex closer and blow my nose several times. It was that good of a story.  It gives new meaning to don't judge a book by its cover. Although the cover of this book is not flashy, and in my opinion a little drab, the story in the pages between the cover is epic.  Joel Smith finds himself roaming the streets of Seattle in the 1941, where he first of has to survive and find a job. He in fact does all that and more, makes wonderful friends and finds the love of his life. But Joel is torn between whether he has the right to remain and alter history, or whether he needs to return to his own time alone. I wont spoil it for the reader, but I'll tell you to keep the Kleenex close by.  Although the ending was predictable and I could see it coming, the execution of it was flawless making it worth the read. John Heldt is an excellent story teller and writer. I not once felt that the writing interfered with the engagement of the story. Thereby, giving it in my mind a well deserved 5 out of 5.  As for family friendliness, I'd rate it a 4 out of 5, there is a little bit of mature context, but not a lot. This was an enjoyable read and I can't wait for the next one.