John Joseph Teressi

This fantasy/dystopian/metaphysical novel follows the adventures of the "Eye of Time Exploration Team", which is sent via time-travel, on a mission to discover the Secret of Un-Old-Age and thus rescue their prematurely aging citizens and save their civilization.
NOTE: I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. This review is my honest opinion of the book.

This book was not for me. I wasn't particularly fond of the writing style, which seemed remote and provided more expositions and descriptions than showing the reading what was going on. I can't say I was particularly fond of any of the characters either. The "Eye of Time Exploration Team" memberes were a particularly obnoxious, obtuse, self-centred lot. This team of 10 people somehow never completely interact with each other. The team ends up in Acronos, which (to me) came across as an immitation version of Alice's Wonderland. All the poetry/lyrics did not appeal to me either. However, the concept of the "Seven Harmonies" and how they effected (pr failed to affect) the team was interesting. The "Seven Harmonies" may be of use to those interested in metaphysics and self-improvement.

In short, the concept was interesting, but (in my opinion) the execution was lacking.
… (altro)

Portals in Time: The Quest for Un-Old-Age by John Teressi reminds me of a cross between George Orwell’s 1984 and James Redfield’s the Celestine Prophecy. This is a story about ten members of the “Eye of Time Exploration Team”, basically time travellers who are sent from another time to find out how to stop their people from aging premturly and save their civilization.

Along the way they encounter storms and their greatest fears. They encounter lessons in harmonies that they don’t want to see. I loved the spiritual lessons presented in this book. Through the teams many misadventures great spiritual truths are uncovered. If you enjoyed the “Celestine Prophecy” series you will like this book as well. I loved this book.

I would like to thank the author and publisher for providing me with a review copy in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion of it.… (altro)