Caleb Carr - Killing Time: A Novel of the Future

Pros: Interesting premise
Cons: Slow read and little character development

When I picked up "Killing Time", I noticed that Caleb Carr had written two other "bestselling historical thrillers, "The Alienist" and "The Angel of Darkness".  I have not read either of those books but this novel, subtitled "A Novel of the Future" ...

Pros: Fun to read, somehow manages to be serious and lighthearted at the same time
Cons: Very different from Carr's other books, very outlandish plot devices

As a longtime fan of Caleb Carr's work, I was very excited to find this book at a library book sale. Little did I know, reading this book would be a completely different experience than what I had previously been accustomed. But, once I got over that,...

Pros: Page turner, pretty good writing.
Cons: Really just a dime store novel.

First thing's first - I plowed through this book, and consider it a good page turner. Carr writes good stories, and you get engaged quickly and stay engaged. It's hard to put down. If you're going to be on an airplane or lounging on a beach, this book...