Philosophical sci-fi

"An entertaining story with a lot of discussion to make the reader think. The first chapter had some atmosphere but Zorando did not make much of an entrance at all as the time traveler did in Time Winders. The rational Zorando lacked passion as a character. Too much in control. More philosophical than thriller having its pros & cons. The action & conflict came late in the story in the form of Hardcastle and his minions but they failed to scare the reader much. Zorando was never challenged. Shanovia wasn't much concerned until the motorcycle chase yet maintained control. It would have been better had more chaos entered into the story. Some unforeseen event that Zorando could not see to threaten the pair thus raising the danger level & stakes and with it the suspense level. There was a clever historical weave into the story the reader may not see right away near the end. When a good part of the novel is philosophical discussion, albeit interesting, the story sits on the bench. There needed to be more live action with less discussion despite the latter having its role in the story."