Final Theory (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook

" The story is based on Einstein having formulated the unifying theorem, but then was frightened by its implications. He did not publish, but did share parts of it with some young understudies. 40 or so years later, there is some leaking of the esistance of the theory and there is a rush to capture. Some flavors of the TV show 24 are in the plot line. Alpert is a staff writer for Scientific American. The plot line is good, but as a writer he needs to work on the dialog. "

" suspense in Crichton vein, pretty standard susp "

" My first by this author. His first book too. I would read him again. Sometimes a little too technical, but suspensful till almost the end with a few curves in there. Of course, the good guy purvails and the bad guys get their just do. "

" I'd rate it 3.5 if I could. It's not bad, but it has the feel of a first novel where he pushed a little too hard in parts. "

" A decent read but somewhat formulaic. I enjoyed it and tore through it in less time than it usually takes me to finish other books, so I think that's a good sign. The depictions of the government cracked me up, but I could see how that might turn some off. "

" Hmm...unless you're very much into physics and/or a crime story enthusiast you will be bored. Probably even if you are interested in those two subject. The plot has several flaws that in the end becomes quite annoying. "

" awesome plot and story... but ending didn't please me much.. "

" First time reading anything by this author, and was delighted to find it a good story, well-paced, with nice twists. Looking forward to his other stuff. "

" Quick read, interesting. I enjoyed it. "

" Thoroughly enjoyed it. Has elements of suspense and subtle mystery. "

" this was gripping and an intriguing concept. What if Einstein had found a theory of Everything that explained everything...what lengths would people go to in order to get this theory... fun read. "

" A thriller from the very begining. This book is the type of book that keeps you up late at night. You don't want to go to bed till you know what happens next. It is constant action. I liked it so much that I'm getting the sequel -- "The Omega Theory". "

" I bought this book having recognized Mark Alpert's name from Scientific American magazine. The book really does not disappoint. It's a thriller with Einstein and The Theory of Everything at the centre. Good physics in a good plot! "

" If you're into thrillers with a solid science background, you'll like the book. I thought it was entertaining and well-written, although at times, no matter how simple the author tried to make the science, it still went over my head. Nevertheless, entertaining "

" A fast-pasced story for car listening. Scary thought that formulas, information, plan might be out there that would cause such violence in the world. Makes on ponder. "

" Just what I look for in an audiobook. It's not something that would make it to the top of my TBR pile, but it was entertaining and didn't require too much of my attention while listening to it in the car. I'm disappointed that the sequel doesn't seem to be available on audio CD. "

" Very Dan Brown ish, but I did enjoy it in bits. "

" The mathematical information and hypothesis in this book were interesting and informative. "

" This was a good beach read "

" this book has a lot more to offer that just your average action thriller. physics history, and good character development. who will find the hidden lost eintein theory that could destroy the world? "

" TONS of swearing -- mostly the F word. Didn't appreciate that. The concept was very interesting. "

" Physics' answer to Dan Brown. An entertaining read. "

" Very tedious at times. Had to force myself to finish it. "

" It was action packed, but really the physics of it all was over my head. wish I started with the first in the series. "

" I enjoyed the scientific theory behind the plot - and it dovetails perfectly with the latest from Stephen Hawking about the creation of the universe. But I didn't find that it "crackles with suspense" as promised on the book cover... "

" Good momentum. I enjoyed it. Ending not so great. "

" I thought this book was much better than his first and do look forward to his third as the characters become more developed.. I do enjoy ALbert's technical jargon.. "

" The universe has been saved once again - at least until the next installment. "