| Title | : | From Here to Eternity |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 79 |
| Publication | : | First published February 12, 2013 |
Waking up one day to her obituary in the news and no recollection of the past few weeks, Rachel calls her husband, Nate, in a panic, at the research facility where he works. Nate is the inventor of CYANAs, Cybernetic Anthropoid Automatons, vessels that look exactly like humans and can store a person’s memories…and maybe even his or her soul.
When Nate arrives home, Rachel doesn’t recognize the man who claims to be her husband. Can Nate convince Rachel to fall in love with him all over again? Especially once she realizes what he’s done…and what it means for their future?
From Here to Eternity Reviews
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I LOVED From Here to Eternity!
As an avid steampunker, I connected to this story right away -- although the story isn't steampunk at all (it takes place in 2062), it does involve automatons. For such a short novella, it really asks a lot of questions about what it is to be human -- is it the body and what it's composed of, bones vs pistons? The brain? The memories? Love?
The geeky qualities to Nate and the whole story was a perfect addition, and I admired Rachel's strength.
From Here to Eternity reminded me, especially at the end, of an old episode of The Twilight Zone. Loved it.
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A sweet, short story about love and power, From Here To Eternity explores the definition of life in unprecedented circumstances. I like that Nate respects Rachel but challenges her to think beyond her self-imposed limiting beliefs. I also like Rachel’s willingness to adapt to unforeseen situation. While I wish to find out more about what Nate would do to continue to outsmart the CIA, I appreciate how things get wrapped up in the end. If you could stay alive after your human body is gone, would you choose to be a CYANA?
To find out what Nate thinks and feels about the subject of eternal life,
click here to view the guest post.
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From Here To Eternity was a very quick novella with a really interesting concept. I actually would have loved if Paige dove more into this topic and made this novella into a book because the idea of saving memories is so awesome. I loved this fast-paced and exciting sci-fi!
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In a futuristic world with advanced technology Rachel Burns’ husband has created a way to almost completely recreate a human being. When Rachel wakes up one day she knows something’s not right. She can’t quite put her finger on it but she knows that something’s wrong. Using her Connect Wear glasses (which are used to read a web paper and to make phone calls) she finds her own obituary. That freaks her out to be sure. Rachel knows she just needs to talk to her husband and best friend, Nate, as he will have the answers. When she calls her husband though he doesn’t sound like her husband.
When Nate rushes home Rachel is wary of the man. He says he’s her husband Nate but he doesn’t look like the man she remembers, even though she’s not sure she can remember exactly what Nate looks like. When Nate starts to explain things to her Rachel’s not sure she wants to hear what he has to say but she’s doesn't know what else to do.
Nate, who is this brilliant scientist, has made a robot-like beings called CYANA’s (CYbernetic ANthropoid Automatons) that can look exactly like humans and even have their memories – they have everything of theirs, right down to their DNA. Rachel actually did die and Nate downloaded her memories into a CYANA. Rachel, however, has a real issue with a robot taking over her life. Yes, she feels like herself but she can do things she never had before and that freaks her out. Even before her death she had an issue with the moral ramifications of what he was doing (even though there were no actual working models of the CYANA’s) and now she was a machine. Nate is so happy to have her back but Rachel’s holding back.
Then there’s Nate’s work. He works at a university and technically the equipment he uses belongs to them – which would include Rachel. Not only that but if word got out about her she would be questioned, examined, poked and prodded like a “thing” rather than a human and Nate won’t allow that. He plans to protect her at all costs.
This was a really interesting story. I’ll admit that science isn’t really my thing but thinking about the possibilities and yes, the moral ramifications of the CYANA’s really got my brain moving. I think I might have felt like Rachel did at first – which was to be freaked out that she was dead but yet…alive, kind of. Rachel had to really examine what makes up a human – is it just blood and bones or is it what’s in your mind? Since she had all of her memories what did that make her? IDK – I’m not sure I’d made up my mind by the end of the story.
Besides Nate having to get Rachel to believe that all would be well and that he was who he said he was there were other issues as well. Nate has a huge secret that comes out but I won't tell you what it is. There was an issue with the CIA and the CYANA’s but that’s kind of an addition to the story that could have been left out, imho. IDK, maybe the author was thinking of future books and it ties in but it just seemed superfluous to me. There was also a nosey reporter that I wanted to kick as he was a bit too nosey.
The story was very short (at just 86 pages) for such an intricate subject but it was good. I liked the characters and setting, the subject and the action. I did feel a bit disappointed in the end as I would have liked to have learned more but it was still pretty satisfying.
Rating: 3.75 out of 5
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My Rating: ❤❤❤❤
VERY GOOD: The characteristics of a 4 star book include: a great story; I loved the characters; and there was an interesting plot and unique story elements; there may have been a few odd things kept the story from being amazing. I would read it again and I would recommend it to a friend.
Book Description:
Love never dies…but apparently Rachel has.
Waking up one day to her obituary in the news and no recollection of the past few weeks, Rachel calls her husband, Nate, in a panic, at the research facility where he works. Nate is the inventor of CYANAs, Cybernetic Anthropoid Automatons, vessels that look exactly like humans and can store a person’s memories…and maybe even his or her soul.
When Nate arrives home, Rachel doesn’t recognize the man who claims to be her husband. Can Nate convince Rachel to fall in love with him all over again? Especially once she realizes what he’s done…and what it means for their future?
Page Count: 79 pages
Initial Reaction:
This book was provided by NetGalley and Entangled Publishing (Ever After) for an honest review.
This short sci-fi romance was about a wife, Rachel, who discovers that she is not who or rather what she thought she was. As the revelations come fast and furious from her husband Nate, Rachel settles into an odd acquiescence about her "new" self and her new life. Nate gently and passionately shows his new and improved wife just how good their life can be if she only gives it a chance. But sadly, Nate isn't the only one who wants Rachel. The couple is hounded by a persistent reporter who wants a sizzling story and a CIA agent who wants Rachel as parts. This story is about man, machine, and what truly makes us human.
I was pleasantly surprised to discover that I really enjoyed this short story/novelette. Although there was not much back story regarding the time that they lived in the reader was able to quickly determine that the characters were living in Jetson like times -- computer glasses, automated houses, etc. However, it wasn't too futuristic where the reader could not connect and associate with the characters. I instantly liked Rachel and Nate and could feel their confusion, frustration, love, and passion.
The story was well thought out and well done and an excellent introduction to Ms. Cuccaro's writing style.
Reading Time: 1 Hour
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Very interesting...
From Here to Eternity explored the concept of love living on after death in a rather unconventional way.
I really like the premise. The idea of humans living on after death through upload of memories into an automaton was interesting and the ramifications of such a concept were explored throughout the novella. It's a new one for me and, I have to say, I found the idea fascinating.
Rachel and Nate were an interesting pair. They've been happily married for years and now their love is tested with Rachel's death and subsequent rebirth through her memory uploaded robot. Since was a novella, we didn't get much into their character development. But, both were lovely characters. Rachel was complicated-her being a kind of undead robot....thing. She showed a lot of strength in dealing with her situation.
Nate was an absolute sweetie. I really adored him. I though it was so romantic that he went to such great length to have his love back. He was wonderful.
The one weak spot is that I wish the workings of their relationship had been explored more. I wanted to see more of the dynamics of their relationship, but their romance was somewhat secondary in the plot. But, it was just a small annoyance, nothing to hamper my enjoyment of the book. I still though they were a sweet couple.
I really liked the novella ended. It was an open ending and it left me thinking about the possibilities of such an invention because it will probably come up soon. If you're looking for a romance that has some deeper elements and explored the morality of new sciences, you should definitely read this.
*Thanks to Netgalley and Entangled Publishing for a copy! -
2.5 Stars
I'm not much of a sci-fi reader, but this had an interesting premise and I thought I'd give it a try.
it's 2065 and Rachel wakes up to discover she's lost two weeks time and while she knows she's married to a man named Nate, she can't recall him or their life together. What she doesn't know is her husband is the creator of CYANA, cybernetic humanoids which can be uploaded with their human counterparts memories and emotions, living for a thousand years or more. She also doesn't know that she may not be what she thinks she is.
I loved the premise, because it had an I-Robot type of spin to it. But I think this was a story that would have benefitted by being a bit longer. I enjoyed the chemistry between Nate and Rachel. The whole premise behind why Rachel lost two weeks and the emotional toll that took on Nate had me at the edge of my seat. But when it came to the nasty university dean and the CIA agent, I wanted more to the story that eventually brought closure to the story and our couples HEA. -
For a short novella this packed quite a punch! Several surprises and some lovely romance is what you get when you read From Here to Eternity.
From the moment Rachel wakes up one morning she knows things are not right. From the pile of dirty dishes to seeing her obituary in the paper Rachel does the one thing that makes sense, she calls her husband. The problem is that man that answers does not sound like Nate.
Nate arrives home but Rachel does not recognize him. He hopes that she will stay calm and understand that everything he did was because he loves her.
If you have a short period of time to read and are looking for a romance that is set in the future, well this is the book for you! Totally enjoyable and easy to read I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good Paranormal/Steam Punk story. -
Very interesting take on cybernetics and our future. Based on the premise that a person's memories can be downloaded like a computer file and uploaded to a CYANA upon a person's demise, so that they can continue living. I had to keep reading just because I kept wondering what it would feel like - if my memories were transferred to someone, or something else, would I still feel like me? Lots of great possibilities for a series here - learning to download other people's memories and so get their abilities. But for this story, it was really a love story and the lengths that someone might go to in order to preserve the life of someone that they feel they cannot live without. It was a good story, under 100 pages so a very quick read, and a great escape into the future.
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For those of who enjoy a good Sci-Fi book, this may be the one that you want to pick up and read…
The year is 2065, for the last two weeks to everyone Rachel had passed away or has she?
She awakens to find her house a total disaster and what has Nate, her husband been up to.
I found the book a quick, easy and enjoyable sci-fi contemporary romance story that had my kept thinking of
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The synopsis presented a book that I thought I would find original and entertaining, unfortunately the synopsis was the only good thing this book had going for it. The characters had no personality. This book was only 79 pages and I felt like it went on forever. -
I loved the storyline but I just felt by the time it reeled me in it ended.
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Loved the unique concept; sexy and intelligent!
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I absolutely loved this book! It's a quick read but doesn't lack substance. It's a fast moving, sexy, edge of your seat book! I hope to read more like this by Paige Cuccaro!
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I don't know what it is about this book.
Maybe it's the scientist guy.
Maybe it's his wife.
Maybe it's just a nice, easy read that made my night.
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*Book source ~ Many thanks to Entangled for providing a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
Rachel Burns sees her obituary in the paper and immediately calls her husband, Nate. Getting his voicemail, she starts to leave a message only to get an incoming call from her husband’s phone. However, when she answers she doesn’t recognize his voice. This day is getting weirder and scarier as things don’t add up for Rachel. The man on the phone promises everything will be ok and he’ll be right home, but when he shows up Rachel doesn’t know who he is. She has gaps in her memory, the date is wrong, the home security doesn’t acknowledge her voice, she can’t open the front door to leave, the house is a mess and the man who says he is Dr. Nathaniel Burns is not familiar to her. Is Rachel losing her mind? Or has something else happened?
Wow. This is an excellent sci-fi short. Even though it is a short story it feels a lot longer. It’s very well-written, the characters of Rachel and Nate are well-fleshed out, the moral situation they are in is a slippery slope and extremely tricky, not to mention dangerous. I could feel Rachel’s confusion and fear as she tried to logically work through what Nate tells her. Then there’s Nate. Oh, boy. Nate’s dilemma is one that makes you think really hard, what would you do if you were in his shoes? And the twist? Didn’t see that coming and though it’s a bit far-fetched and quite the stretch, I let it go. If you like sci-fi I recommend picking this one up. -
I chose this book to branch out from my usual reading genres. The book is a quick read. The subject matter is unique in that it involves robots (I thought of Rosie from The Jetson's only in a more human like form)and romance. It also involves romance, sex, science fantasy, CIA, advanced science, a futuristic time, and at least one good explosion.
At times,the book seems to fill like a fill in the blank story or a by page 5 this needs to be happening, by this page they need to be doing this and by this page there needs to be sex. The sex scenes and descriptions are what I would expect from a Harlequin. I must admit I giggled at some of the sex terminology because well...it was funny.
I did like the ending and felt the book ended at the appropriate time. While reading the last few paragraphs, I thought this is the perfect place to end and I thankfully the writer felt the same way!
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I really enjoyed this futuristic cyber love story. It’s original, touching, fun and romantic. My only downer is once it started to get better and even more action packed, it ended without even a warning! Other than that it’s a very enjoyable read that I’m sure many fans of the genre or even others that are looking for something different, will enjoy.
Rachel awakens to find out she’s dead. Well according to the obituary she’s deceased. But here she is alive and looking for answers. After speaking with her husband she realizes she’s missing a couple of weeks of her memory and then some… Can Nate help her figure things out? That’s if Nate is even Nate!
I plan to look into more from this author in the near future. Especially to see what Hellsbane had in store. It sounds VERY exciting! -
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3.75 out of 5
