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# The Accidental Time Machine

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Review: A Modern Time Machine, Sort Of - A Grad Student assembles a piece of equipment for an experiment and inadvertently produces a time machine. Which only moves forward. Eventually, he starts moving forward with it. This produces some glimpses of possible futures. Along the way he picks up companions. At the end ... well, that would be telling. An enjoyable read, if not an innovative one.
Review: This book was a lot of fun to read... - I won't bother writing a summary of the story, as there are plenty of those to choose from. I'll just tell you what I liked about the book (and what I didn't), and let you decide whether or not you think it is worth reading (hint: IT IS!). The book was fast paced, easy to read, and a heck of a lot of fun. I didn't want to put it down (and indeed, finished it in 4 hours). The characters don't get a lot of treatment, but they are still given enough personality that you will find yourself rooting for certain outcomes as they move throughout the story (and time). This is not hard science fiction. You will not get a detailed description of how the time machine works (although, there is some discussion of temporal theory, paradoxes, multiverses, etc.). However, you will get an engaging story that makes you wish the book were at least twice as long. And you'll definitely find yourself wishing that you could travel with Matt Fuller (the protagonist) as he makes his jumps. Each time he presses the button (which makes him jump), you'll get excited. The author takes more than a few pokes at religion (Christianity in particular), and while I don't care for it, I've become rather used to it in Science Fiction novels. But there's nothing too offensive... and besides, he pokes fun at the scientific profession as well. Besides that, my only other complaints were that he left a lot of things unexplained (including a major, major loose end), and wrapped the book up far too quickly (puts many other dues ex machina endings to shame). The book could have gone on for another 200 pages easily (and maintained interest)... Overall, I would recommend this book for light reading. It's certainly not masterful, but it's very human. You'll like it, I promise!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #204,624 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #271 in Science Fiction Short Stories #365 in Hard Science Fiction (Books) #7,795 in Suspense Thrillers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,016) |
| Dimensions  | 4.21 x 0.71 x 6.81 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0441016162 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0441016167 |
| Item Weight  | 5.4 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 288 pages |
| Publication date  | July 29, 2008 |
| Publisher  | Ace |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Modern Time Machine, Sort Of
*by P***N on January 3, 2026*

A Grad Student assembles a piece of equipment for an experiment and inadvertently produces a time machine. Which only moves forward. Eventually, he starts moving forward with it. This produces some glimpses of possible futures. Along the way he picks up companions. At the end ... well, that would be telling. An enjoyable read, if not an innovative one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book was a lot of fun to read...
*by D***J on June 16, 2008*

I won't bother writing a summary of the story, as there are plenty of those to choose from. I'll just tell you what I liked about the book (and what I didn't), and let you decide whether or not you think it is worth reading (hint: IT IS!). The book was fast paced, easy to read, and a heck of a lot of fun. I didn't want to put it down (and indeed, finished it in 4 hours). The characters don't get a lot of treatment, but they are still given enough personality that you will find yourself rooting for certain outcomes as they move throughout the story (and time). This is not hard science fiction. You will not get a detailed description of how the time machine works (although, there is some discussion of temporal theory, paradoxes, multiverses, etc.). However, you will get an engaging story that makes you wish the book were at least twice as long. And you'll definitely find yourself wishing that you could travel with Matt Fuller (the protagonist) as he makes his jumps. Each time he presses the button (which makes him jump), you'll get excited. The author takes more than a few pokes at religion (Christianity in particular), and while I don't care for it, I've become rather used to it in Science Fiction novels. But there's nothing too offensive... and besides, he pokes fun at the scientific profession as well. Besides that, my only other complaints were that he left a lot of things unexplained (including a major, major loose end), and wrapped the book up far too quickly (puts many other dues ex machina endings to shame). The book could have gone on for another 200 pages easily (and maintained interest)... Overall, I would recommend this book for light reading. It's certainly not masterful, but it's very human. You'll like it, I promise!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Time Travel story
*by D***D on August 29, 2008*

This is a book I couldn't put down, and when I finished it, I had to start reading it again. This is only my second Joe Haldeman book, I have read the covers off of my original copy of The Forever War, The Accidental Time Machine is in the same class, funny, witty, scientifically accurate and compelling. The characters are even more real and likeable than William and Marygay in TFW. Joe's take on the future of mankind is believeable, this is no Eloi vs Morlock future. It's interestingly located mostly around Boston, so if you know the city, you'll find yourself saying - "Oh yeah, I know where that is". It's nice to have a familiar (or at least stationary) backdrop when careening through time. A great read, you'll wish it were longer, but just re-read it, you'll enjoy it as much the second time.

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