- Paperback: 312 pages
- Publisher: Createspace (8 May 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1461123860
- ISBN-13: 978-1461123866
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (88 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 517,245 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I purchased this for 70p with no great expectation. "A cheap, ordinary read for the journey into London," I thought. How wrong I was.
Déjà Vu is a slick, gripping and brilliantly written piece of science-fiction that deserves much wider attention than it has had so far. The main characters are strong, believable and likeable and the plot unfolds at breakneck speed towards a thrilling conclusion.
In all honesty, this would be a good value read even at full price. At 70p it is an absolute steal and I can't help but feel that, given the novel was written in 2005, Ian Hocking has missed the opportunity to keep people interested in his work, especially the continuing adventures of Saskia Brandt, by getting the next book in the series to market more quickly than appears to be the case.
This very minor niggle aside, congratulations must go to the undoubtedly talented author for a fantastic debut novel. Now all I have to do is wait impatiently for his next.
Déjà Vu is a slick, gripping and brilliantly written piece of science-fiction that deserves much wider attention than it has had so far. The main characters are strong, believable and likeable and the plot unfolds at breakneck speed towards a thrilling conclusion.
In all honesty, this would be a good value read even at full price. At 70p it is an absolute steal and I can't help but feel that, given the novel was written in 2005, Ian Hocking has missed the opportunity to keep people interested in his work, especially the continuing adventures of Saskia Brandt, by getting the next book in the series to market more quickly than appears to be the case.
This very minor niggle aside, congratulations must go to the undoubtedly talented author for a fantastic debut novel. Now all I have to do is wait impatiently for his next.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
It's been some years since I read this book, but I would still say what I said (see the Product Description) about the print version. It's well-written, fast-paced, and makes very good use of a time-travel paradox plot in a technothriller framework. This book deserved commercial publication - it's a lot better than some published novels in the same genre - and it's a crying shame it never got it. Now that it's available in this electronic form, you're risking very little in giving it a try. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this on a whim and have been incredibly impressed with both this and it's sequel (which I bought immediately on finishing chapter one). Great scifi thriller, fresh and pacey. I finished this in one sitting and the sequel the next day. I very rarely say this but I can't wait for the next one to come out. Bravo!
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Deja Vu
A well written book, and one I would have missed without a Kindle. Set near enough in the future to make you wonder how close we are to achieving this reality. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Peter W
Excellent read
I downloaded this and others as cheap reads while spending time in Mexico. This was one of two very cheap absolutely excellent reads. Read more
Published 27 days ago by skd
Small, but Well Packed
This is a short novel and not a heavy read, but it's packed with good stuff. Good characters, ideas and plot. Looking forward to Flashback.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. William P. Anderson
Wow!
I used to be a compulsive SF reader but gave up many years ago as new books became less and less 'fresh' and exciting. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Andrew Stevenson
Enjoyable very muchly
The book offers readers an intriguing mystery right from the get-go: Saskia, who is being framed herself for murder at the book's opening, must solve the crime before a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Josh
Very good worth buying
I purchased this because it was cheap and had good reviews. It is a superior sci-FI novel and a higher quality than is often the case for self published authors. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Fjb
Excellent
I bought this book on the strength of reviews and awards and I was not disappointed. It is an excellent read. Intelligent, well written, and well paced. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Joe
Really good read
Hi all. Read this book whilst on a long lay over in Chennai. It was the second time I had downloaded the sample before buying and I am really glad I stuck with it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Neverland
Couldn't put it down
A sharp snappy writing style, reminiscent of William Gibsons earlier work. Ian doesn't patronise you with explanations, but still manages to satisfy the hunger for depth and... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Petrolhead
Good story
A near-future thriller with some sci-fi technology providing the plot twists, this is a good readable story. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Denny de la Haye
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