Escapement 7 Hours edition by Rene Gutteridge Religion Spirituality eBooks
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In each installment of 7 Hours, a character is visited by the enigmatic Thomas Constant, who makes a heart-stopping statement “You are about to die. But you may choose from one of three options Live seven more hours, travel back in time and relive seven hours, or accept the inevitable and die now.”
Mattie Bigham has lost his job, is losing his wife, and is not losing any weight. At just under four hundred and fifty pounds, he figures his doctor’s prediction that he's going to drop dead any second is about to come true. He is right.
When Thomas Constant appears, Mattie chooses murder—to carry out revenge on the bully who tormented him all through school. Except when he arrives for the showdown, he’s shocked to find this man in a scenario not unlike his own. Things get complicated quickly, and time is running out.
The clock is ticking. What will you do with the time you have left?
Escapement 7 Hours edition by Rene Gutteridge Religion Spirituality eBooks
I struggled with Mattie Bigham for the first 20 or so pages. The author appeared to be trying to hard to make him funny or someone we would have sympathy for but I wasn't buying it. But to my surprise Mattie grew on me. As did the story.It is a strange story but the idea of a someone killing the bully that caused them so much grief years ago at school makes sense. Mattie's world has fallen apart. He's lost his wife, his job and his hope. Receiving Thomas Constant at his doorstep one morning is in an ironic way, a God-send, as far as Mattie is concerned. Death is a good option.
But Mattie still has 7 hours to negotiate before the inevitable.
And it's in the final 2 hours of Mattie's journey where this short story grabs you. Life can be mean to all of us. Pain and suffering are not discerning and there are many people that get a triple serving of them for no apparent reason.
Even though this story involves death, it is filled with hope and carries the same essence that the first story in this series (Rearview) does - live every day like it's your last and grab a hold of the hope that can only come from the one who loves us like no other: our Creator.
Good job Rene!
Now to the third instalment.
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Escapement 7 Hours edition by Rene Gutteridge Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews
This one kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat right up to the end. I found myself wishing for more.
I have enjoyed Rene Gutteridge's books in the past and was not at all disappointed with this book. I recommend it to anyone.
This was an interesting quick read. The plot took many twist and turns that kept me guessing. I always enjoy reading one of Rene Gutteridge' books. Excellent writer.
Short and sweet, but full of twists, this story made me laugh. Matthew captured my imagination and my sympathy right away. I did not guess the ending. Recommended.
I have always loved Rene Gutteridge's characters. In Escapement I found one of her best characters yet. Perhaps it is the short story format (I have not read many short stories), but the development of the main character paced the story very well. I especially like that Gutteridge's characters are believable. Sometimes it seems author's make their characters fit whatever point the author wants to make, resulting in cheesy or just unbelievable characters.
I'm glad I came across this story and look forward to reading it again.
The first of the '7' stories I have read that doesn't involve going back in time to undo or redo. In this tale Thomas Constant 's victim chooses an extension. If you are any kind of a John Candy fan, you will enjoy this little tale. Another installment in the '7' series where selected individuals on the verge of death are offered a 'mulligan'. A chance to undo, redo or tie loose ends.
The interesting thing about this multi-author series is that with each new book you get an entirely different experience. Escapement was a particularly unique read for me. The chatty first-person narrative bordered on breaking the fourth wall at times, but somehow really suit the character. This book had quite a unique tone to it, almost like a black comedy.
In most of the 7 hours books that I have read, the character chooses to go back and re-live a time from their past, in order to correct something. This book took a different tack. The protagonist chose to continue his life for another 7 hours. How did he choose to spend those hours? Well I'm not going to give it away but it's really interesting.
Escapement was an entertaining and thoughtful read. I look forward to continuing this series.
I struggled with Mattie Bigham for the first 20 or so pages. The author appeared to be trying to hard to make him funny or someone we would have sympathy for but I wasn't buying it. But to my surprise Mattie grew on me. As did the story.
It is a strange story but the idea of a someone killing the bully that caused them so much grief years ago at school makes sense. Mattie's world has fallen apart. He's lost his wife, his job and his hope. Receiving Thomas Constant at his doorstep one morning is in an ironic way, a God-send, as far as Mattie is concerned. Death is a good option.
But Mattie still has 7 hours to negotiate before the inevitable.
And it's in the final 2 hours of Mattie's journey where this short story grabs you. Life can be mean to all of us. Pain and suffering are not discerning and there are many people that get a triple serving of them for no apparent reason.
Even though this story involves death, it is filled with hope and carries the same essence that the first story in this series (Rearview) does - live every day like it's your last and grab a hold of the hope that can only come from the one who loves us like no other our Creator.
Good job Rene!
Now to the third instalment.
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