Lord of Time Review

Review

A e-copy of the book has been provided by the author, Michele Amitrani, in exchange for an honest review.

It is pretty embarrassing to note that I have had a copy of this book since its publication [2019] and I have finished it only now. Although, in my defense, I am a strong mood reader. So I did try to pick this book up many times over the course of those years and never really had the “right mood” to commence with the story.

There is a part relief, part gratefulness for the fact that I waited for a right time to read the book. Earlier, it would have been a mess forcing myself in something that I felt, at the time, was wrong—and it is true for most of what I review, so I apologize for any delays with my readings.

“Names are powerful things few people know how to handle. When you name something, or someone, that thing or that person becomes the name itself. And then it can’t be anything but the meaning it’s bound to.”

Lord of Time is a curious story of about a man, Alfred White, who stumbled upon a stranger [Pacific] who (you guessed it right) has the capacity to manipulate time. Pacific offers Alfred a chance to break through the knowledge and truth behind time. And that is where our story ebbed and flowed.

Michele Amitrani really have knack for great writing and engaging storytelling. He laid out an interesting prologue within the novel that ignites a spark of deep curiosity. It is not particularly hard to deduce the possibilities of the story within the constraint of this prologue and that, I believe, was what made it an effective beginning.

The prologue offered the readers mind a question—both of something that we may or may not already know. What would the outcome of the story be? Is this story similar to this story? Who is the guy? Why can he control time? Each question kindles a theory, and these theories, in turn, blazes into a flame of desire to know the answers.

“Don’t be in such a rush to understand. To figure things out. The path to knowledge is a marathon, not a sprint. Watch, and learn. Words can bring you only so far. Experience is a far better teacher.”

I very much enjoyed how Amitrani played with the pacing and writing of his story. The beginning chapter (without telling any spoiler) perfectly molded the character’s personality—it was a concise yet broad canvas brought to life. Moreover, I love the repetitive nature in the chapters. It enveloped the reader in a sense of loophole, playing well within the concept of the story—time.

An interesting tale to say the least, Lord of Time is far from perfect; however, it took me for a ride towards the mysteries of time—or who controls it. I deeply enjoyed every waking moment (yes I did take a nap) of reading it.

“Every choice people make has a consequence in the book of their life. They can write on that book, but they can’t change what’s written. At best, they can tear off pages.”

About the Author

I am an independent author living in Rome, the Eternal City. I grew up writing of falling empires, space battles, mortal betrayals, monumental decisions, and everything in between.

I write dark fantasy, mythological fantasy, fairytale retellings and lots of other cool stuff.

I spend my days traveling through time and space and, more often than not, writing about impossible but necessary worlds.

When I’m not busy chasing dragons or mastering the Force, you can find me at MicheleAmitrani.com or hanging out on Facebook at /MicheleAmitraniAuthor.