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Scharlette Doesn't Matter and Goes Time Travelling by [Sam Bowring]

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Ever since Scharlette’s parents gave her a name no one can really pronounce, she’s been stuck in a bit of a rut. She hates her job in airport security, making people take their belts off before they fly to exotic locations she can only dream about. She owns a small apartment with large repayments, drinks bargain bin red while she watches Star Trek, and misses her little sister, lost to an exploding sandwich press ten years ago.

Scharlette fears she might live out her entire existence without doing anything or mattering to anyone. It still comes as quite a surprise when a handsome time traveller named Tomothy appears out of nowhere and verifies she is correct – that, according to his records, she doesn’t matter at all.

Scharlette isn’t sure this news is as wonderful as Tomothy seems to think but, as he explains, since her life was to have no impact on the timeline whatsoever, Scharlette is free to travel time and space, and have amazing adventures with heedless abandon.

“The book is charming and riotously funny. The most enjoyable aspect of the story is its unpredictability.” – Aurealis Magazine

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Scharlette rubbed her temples as she woke, hastily compiling information. She was in a spaceship, high above the Earth, speaking with Gordon, an advanced AI from the future. Or perhaps she was in an insane asylum talking to a mouse? It was difficult to be sure. One thing was certain – she was definitely going to be late for work.
‘Gordon,’ she said, and then so many questions jostled for attention she had trouble focusing on one in particular.
‘Yes, Miss Scharlette?’
‘What’s the time?’
‘I’m afraid that is quite difficult to answer, as perspectives tend to differ wildly. However, internal ship time is currently 64:38:91.’
‘Right.’
‘PM.’

“It’s hard to describe why this book is good without spoiling a single part of it.” – Two Doctors Media Collaborative

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “So refreshingly different” – Goodreads

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “a solid sci-fi romp, and this is one of the few times when "romp" is exactly the right description” – Goodreads

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I have never laughed so much while reading a book!” – Amazon US

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “absolutely the best treatment of time travel all wrapped up in chuckles and spurts of laughter punctuated with moments of sheer terror culminating in a very satisfying ending.” – Amazon US

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The time travel genre has a great new top candidate” – Amazon US

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Scharlette is intelligent, real, relatable and very witty.” – Goodreads

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “dazzlingly colourful, endlessly endearing” – Goodreads

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “genuinely fun ... a proper joy.” – Amazon UK

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “remarkably easy and enjoyable to follow” – Amazon AU

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved this book much more than I had expected” – Goodreads

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"In Scharlette, just the right amount of absurdity mixes with serious exploration of crazy scientific concepts. And the dialogue, description, scene-setting . . . it's all funny. It blew me away. Just go read it for yourself." ★★★★★ Two Doctors Media Collaborative

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About the Author

Sam Bowring began writing at a young age, and had his first book published when he was nineteen. Since then he has written a bunch of other books, as well as several stage plays and for various television shows. Sam also works as a stand-up comedian. He lives in Sydney, Australia. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #204,902 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
- #1913 in Space Fleet Science Fiction
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Tammy Tantschev

Sassy caper through space and time!

Reviewed in Australia on 17 June 2019

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Sam has built a complicated universe of space and time travel, yet the reader is guided seemlessly through these concepts without getting all turned about. In fact it's remarkably easy and enjoyable to follow. Loved finding such a relatable character in the wise cracking wine scoffing Scharlette. Just add romance, drugs, gun toting aliens and pages of effortless irreverant humour and you've got yourself this entertaining space romp of a book. Loved it!

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Wayne

Funny Sci-Fi

Reviewed in Australia on 18 June 2019

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This is some fun, smart sci-fi that's also pretty damn funny. It has a Douglas Adams flavour to it without trying to be Douglas Adams. It touches on some great points that get you thinking which I really enjoyed.
But if you like time travel, sci-fi and a laugh, you'll dig this book.

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ozjesting

A delightful romp across time as if it didn't matter!

Reviewed in Australia on 6 July 2019

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So much fun! A delightful and intrepid central character, non loopy time travel "science" and simply a whole lot of fun! I have been a fan of Sam Bowring for years. His fantasy work is great. Was a surprise well "timed" to see him try his hand at a whole new genre.. Read it, then go back in time and read it again for the second first time!

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Amy Leathem

I had to read it twice!

Reviewed in Australia on 26 May 2020

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This book is so unique. It’s basically a time travel, sci-fi, action, adventure, comedy mash up told from a female characters point of view. It’s fast paced, easy to read and is clever AF. I loved it so much I read it twice. If you don’t laugh out loud at least once there’s something wrong with you.

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Matilda Scotney

Very entertaining.

Reviewed in Australia on 3 April 2020

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I found this an easy read, a few laugh out loud moments and generally very entertaining. Recommended.

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Pagesbooks

Time and space travel. What's not to like?

Reviewed in Australia on 17 June 2019

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If Arthur Dent morphed into River Song, it would happen a little like this, with a lot of second chances and a good cup of tea. I'm going to reread, to make sure there really are no plot holes.

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kent sadler

Fun

Reviewed in Australia on 24 June 2019

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Loved it loved it loved it , part hitchhiker's guide part 007 part star wars but only the good parts . Can't wait for the next book

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Ward Simm

Enjoyed the twist on time travel

Reviewed in Australia on 18 September 2019

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Enjoyed the twist on time travel and the story of how even though we may not think we matter, we really do.

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N. Harpur

Funny, exciting and clever

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 December 2019

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A well conceived, clever and very likeable twist on time travel. Many of the classic paradoxes are dealt with in imaginative ways and Sam writes a surprisingly convincing girl as the lead character, I say surprising because there are several times when I could have easily though that Sam was short for Samantha, given the very believable 'female' characterisations. Well done that chap. The only reason I didn't give five stars was the occasional foray into (although quite 'comic book') blood and splatter, which I thought was not needed. The story line was exciting and page turning anyway and it felt a little like those moments were almost included because they are 'expected' of the genre.
But heh, actually not a 'biggie' and overall a really good book. I look forward to more.

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Kentoski

A romp through dimensions for anyone who's worked a shi**y job and/or enjoyed too much wine

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 June 2019

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Bowring masterfully turns his comic eye (some even say he has two) to the sci-fi adventure genre with delightful results.

There's no po-faced reverence or reams or heavy techobabble here, but a funny, loving rollercoaster for anyone who's partial to a bit of sci-fi.

Scharlette is one of the most genuinely fun yarns I've ready in ages - a proper joy.

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Entertaining and Fast Paced

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 November 2019

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I love the contrast between Scharlett's boring life at the start and her adventures. There's never a dull moment and while there's a slight fairytale feel in her escape from the humdrum, she's a very believable character. The stakes are constantly ramped up but there's lots of fun and silly banter to make you smile too.

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Raymaniac

Immensely innovative and entertaining

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 July 2019

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I have enjoyed Sam Bowring's work before. And I am not disappointed by his latest wizardry. I’ve read his fantasy writing, previously, and you’ve got to give him points for veering into a parallel universe - perhaps a universe that takes different turns at roundabouts if you know what I mean - and creating this little gem. Definitely worth a delve, I say

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Armchair bird watcher

An amusing tale.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 November 2019

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I found the book light and easy to read, amusing and with a plot that is actually (kind of) plausible. I liked the references to Star Trek, Doctor Who and the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. I look forward to the 'Further Adventures of Scharlette Day'.

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C. T. Burton

Gently amusing SciFi - the ultimate do-over story?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 November 2019

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This a nicely written book and , once you stop trying to actually follow the convoluted time travel logic, an amusing romp through time and space, with engaging characters. I occasionally felt some echoes of previous sci-fi classics (not a bad thing!) like Adams’ Restaurant at the end of the universe and Heinleins’ Time enough for love.

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Woody

Comedy with a sci fi theme

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 July 2019

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Alternative version of time travel that has been used to pursue a comedic series of scenario's. Fast paced, a bit different with some interesting plays on Sci- fi concepts....quite enjoyed it for those reasons.

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jimmijames

wheres my Tardis?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 December 2019

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loved every exhilarating, silly and amazing page. So different from Broken Well that I was nervous going in. Boy was I wrong! Witty, original and exciting from the get go. One of my favourite books of recent years. cant wait for book 2...... is it out yet? now? Wish I could time travel!

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BKJ

Very enjoyable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 November 2019

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I don't usually like anything with time travel, but this book was light and fun and easy to read. It held up with the best of light, comic science fiction. Likable characters. I would like to read the next book when it comes out.

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amazingmin

Good fun

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 November 2019

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Well written and cleverly constructed romp about the accidental time travelling adventures of Scharlette Day. Found it very hard to put down and I read the whole book very quickly (for me!).
I’ll definitely be reading more when they’re published.

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Timothy Atwood

Fun and enjoyable

Reviewed in Canada on 11 July 2019

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Amusing with intermittent laugh out loud moments. Good timing on the comedy. Funny without going too far. A little light for me - personally I prefer my comedy a bit dry and dark.

I may be a bit hard on my reviews of comedy. With both Adams and Pratchett gone I keep hoping for another sci-fi/fantasy comedy genious. This book isn't quite there. In comparison I'm giving it 4 stars when perhaps others might give it 5.

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Patrick R. Karns

"Bah, I hate this time travel crap. It's always full of plot holes."

Reviewed in the United States on 17 June 2019

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Not so Dear Scharlette, not in this case anyway. This is a fun time travel story that does the impossible, and I don't mean the timey-wimey stuff, thought it actually does that pretty well. This story made me empathize with a TSA agent.
Scharlette's job sucks, you know it, we all know it, hell she knows it.

Lucky for her (and for us) she gets the chance to leave it behind for a pretty funny adventure through time and space. Fans of Doctor Who and Hitchiker's Guide will enjoy the humor and off the cuff time travel explanations. There's enough talk of the sciencey stuff for science nerds like me, and enough humor in it to laugh away the parts that won't make sense if you think about them too long. Basically, it's a quick fun read with a bunch of good laughs.

Last thought: Be kind to the TSA agents! Sure you've been in line at the airport for an hour, but they spend their entire day in that line and they don't get to fly anywhere after they get out. Well, Scharlette does, but Scharlette doesn't matter...

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M. Higgins

Who wants to go time traveling?

Reviewed in the United States on 16 June 2019

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Quirky and fun, with some interesting thought points. Fans of Hitchhikers will enjoy this book. After reading it I find myself wishing I could send edits to myself. So useful! Time travel stories already always tricky, but this one manages to avoid sticky plot holes with the use of a dimension ex machina and breaking the 4th wall once or twice to remind you to just enjoy and not over-think things.

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What a fun book!!

Reviewed in the United States on 8 August 2019

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This was a really razzy fun-like book to read, with lots of humor and interesting situations. The time travel genre has a great new top candidate.. I loved it!! It would make a great movie/tv series, too.. really interesting and so much potential with the way the time agents can rewrite the timeline, changing everything from time to time. It has a cool hollowdeck to learn stuff on, also, so it brings you up to speed swiftly in areas. Really creative and fun! Looking forward to the sequel, which I hope will be very soon. Totally love Scharlette and Tomothy.. MORE PLEASE!!! Recommended reading if you like action, adventure, time travel, mystery, thrillers, zany comedy, aliens, romance and artificial intelligences (super fun and great Gordon, who is a female AI, actually.. you have to read the book to figure out why she is called Gordon - isn't that, well, kind of a male name? lol).

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Cassidy Llanes

Spiritual successor to The Hitchhiker's Guide

Reviewed in the United States on 28 July 2019

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I enjoyed this book a lot more than I expected to. The long and somewhat superfluous title didn't do much to build anticipation but I picked up the book in a patch when I had finished everything else on my list and ended up being taken on a wholly unexpected and amusing adventure.

There was much to like about it: the narrator's (and Scharlette's, and Gordon's, and The Book's, and well, just about everybody's) irreverence; the verbal idiosyncrasies of the future human race which added a pleasant touch to the world-building; and the refreshingly Australian protagonist (seriously! it was SO pleasant to have a novel not set in America with a believably Australian main character). Those were top of my list, but there is a lot more to enjoy. I found myself laughing out loud at several points, and smiling widely throughout the rest of the book.

It did drag a little in the middle (during the never-ending space fight), and my brain is still utterly confused as to how their timetravel truly works, but as Scharlette seemed to feel the same way about these things I wasn't too worried.

If you like an adventure with a hapless nobody being whisked off into space and making the best of it, a-la-Hitchiker's Guide, then you'll enjoy this. The series has potential and this novel has set up a lot of interesting avenues for future works. I'm looking forward to getting the next in the series.

The only thing I didn't like is that I still don't bloody know how to pronounce Scharlette. "S-Charlette"? What does that mean? 'Es'-charlette? Or Sss-charlette? Or am I still completely off? I am looking forward to finding out.

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