Review: A Literary Romp Through History and the Centuries
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 7, 2012
Out of time is my first reading of a Deborah Truscott publication. It will not be the last. (I quickly confess to having read several of her son's excellent novels which revolve around the political arena,Stumbling Forward (The Perpetual Campaign; Book 1)andA Referendum on Conscience (The Perpetual Campaign; Book 2).While Out of Time is not my standard genre, either writing or reading, my initial foray into Ms. Truscott's novel held me from page one. The term "couldn't put it down," is overused and has become trite. In this case, for me personally, it was absolutely true. In fact I skipped my daily writing schedule to continue this enthralling, lightly literary story.It was not so much the genre, time travel romance, but the writing style of the author that held my interest. The relationship she created between her two primary characters, antagonistic initially, evolving (predictably) into respect, admiration, and eventually love, was excellent. Like sabre to scabbard, they merged into a compatible, even dependent, but comfortable association.It would not be fair to address the plot themes or twists other than to say Ms. Truscott's knowledge of historical facts, speech patterns and societal mores added credibility to the story - both eras. I was amused by the relative ease with which the historical character adapted to his leap forward, culturally, mechanically, even emotionally, but then his original occupation aided in his adaptability. I highly recommend this story to anyone seeking an outstanding read and the discovery of yet another quality author.Thank you, Ms. Truscott for an enjoyable escape. I look forward to your next effort.Gordon Ryan