The Time Master
Interworld Network Series, Book 1
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The Time Master
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Narrateur(s):
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Bruce Mann
À propos de cet audio
An ordinary Russian guy, Sergei, picks a fight in his neighborhood, defending a little boy. Problem is, the guy he's just defeated vanishes into thin air, leaving Sergei to discover he now possesses the ability to turn time around.
On top of that, Sergei can now travel between worlds. He acquires even more mysterious new skills and abilities. And he discovers there're many others just like him in our world.
Sergei finds his own place in the secret community of the Seekers - creatures with superpowers. He even teams up with a few of his new buddies, planning to strike gold in one of the neighboring worlds.
Sergei has no idea that his every step is being watched. He's being shadowed by the Darkest One - one of the oldest Seekers around who'll know no peace until he gets hold of some of Sergei's unique abilities.
©2019 Dmitry Bilik; English translation copyright 2019 by Elizabeth S. Yellen and Irene and Neil P. Woodhead (P)2019 TantorFortunately for readers/listeners, Bilik is pretty good at it. The action is intuitive, the game mechanics are clever, and the conventions aren't overwhelming. The majority of the book also takes place in the hometown of 'Sergei' here on earth, with plenty of opportunity for the protagonist to meet other players/NPCs & blunder about, learning the rules, structures, and character types (races/classes) populating the 'Interworld Network' while grocery shopping, dating, and managing his day-to-day life.
The juxtaposition of mundane + fantastic isn't seamless, but translators Irene Woodhead and Elizabeth S. Yellen capture the author's tongue-in-cheek/pop culture reference-heavy approach beautifully - allowing for admirable flow.
On the less helpful side, Sergei isn't particularly likable (an odd combination of arrogant & deferential) and the metagame notifications ("Your "Athletic" skill is now Level 4") pop up in the middle of combat.
As to presentation: Reader Bruce Mann is imperfect, but well above average. Tantor Audio sound engineers further provide exemplary technical support. This is a solid listening experience.
Altogether, I quite enjoyed 'The Time Master'. The 7.5/10 star audiobook introduces an intriguing Game System and a galaxy teeming with opportunities for expansive imaginative story development. I feel fortunate to have found the audiobook on the 'Plus' menu - it was an enjoyable listen - but didn't personally find it captivating enough to make me continue with the series. It definitely could do so for you, however. Spend the Credit.
"Decent" LitRPG/Urban Fantasy
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