Alexander Rigby

I openly admit to not being a science fiction fan, but when a book about Marilyn Monroe came up for review I just had to read it, time travel or not. It was actually a really interesting story and made me wonder about time, events and what ifs.

With flying cars and time travel, it reminded me of Back to the Future but Jeremiah Gold is a lot smarter than Marty McFly. It is clear that Jeremiah is different, he's a clever guy and is miles ahead of his compatriots in 2062. When his mother dies he vows to fulfil her wish of going back in time to save Marilyn Monroe from her premature death. Alexander Rigby has paid fantastic homage to Marilyn as she felt very true to life, not that I can confirm this having not met her of course. It begged the question as to whether you could really go back and change events in history. Could one small change have a cataclysmic effect?

Life in 2062, apart from the flying cars, seemed very similar to today; people have the same thoughts, feelings and insecurities. I don't think I will be still alive in 2062 but I hope some of Alexander Rigby's ideas come true. I loved the idea of going to a dance or disco and putting in earphones to listen to the music - I could completely visualise people swaying to a silent beat. I'm not so sure about cloning yourself to cure your ills though, but if that did come to pass then maybe I will still be around in 2062!

What Happened to Marilyn is certainly something a little bit different. Don't be put off by not reading sci-fi, there are no space ships or aliens in here! It's a must read for any Marilyn Monroe fan and for anyone looking to read something a bit out of the ordinary. I certainly enjoyed it.

I received this e-book from the author in exchange for an honest review.… (altro)

Bender is an incredible technological discovery founded in the year 2241. This mechanism is able to scrutinize the fabric of who we are, by identifying the marker of our souls. The novel explores four different time periods; the present (2241), the 1200s in Ancient Egypt, the 1500s in Florence, Italy, and the late 1900s in Pennsylvania, United States.

I found Bender to be a beautifully constructed novel, with two undeniably pure souls at its core. Catherine and Riley have shared three past lives together, all having been doomed to tragedy. I loved the differences between each character as we glimpse the lives of their souls at previous points.
The technological advancements and creations of Author Alexander Rigby were awe-inspiring. I could imagine our top scientists coming up with such ideas in the future. All ideas seemed plausible and rooted the futuristic world to the ground.

There is something elegant about the way Rigby writes. Whether down to the sentence structure or language used, or even the combination of the two, the words flow effortlessly on the page and grip you from start to finish. There is no shortage of symbolism and profound phrases with deeper undercurrents of meaning either. Rigby shows how we can defy the expectations of others and their needs for us to conform to society's general ways of thinking and acting. Rebellion is a strong theme throughout the book, which sees us journey on an emotional roller-coaster of a ride.

I appreciated the profound sense of vulnerability between Catherine and Riley over the different lifespans. It is heartbreaking that two souls which seem perfect for each other should continue to be parted by circumstances that are outside their own level of control.

The ending had me so on edge that I could scarcely breathe. Rigby is a master at creating tension and has helped to confirm my already strong belief in the human soul being infinite. I would recommend this book to everyone and rate it a solid 5/5 stars.… (altro)