A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Unburning Alexandria (Sierra Waters Book 2). Or maybe I just couldn't wrap my head around it. The first three chapters of The Plot to Save Socrates take place in the years 2042, 150 and 1889. I never believed that Socrates, offered a chance to escape by his old friend Crito, elected to stay and drink the deadly hemlock as prescribed by the city-state of Athens. After a little time-travel to ancient Greece, a graduate student ends up in the middle of several complex plots that span two centuries. If you like old timey radio shows, you may like this. The Plot to Save Socrates is centered on time travelers from various periods of history. Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2017. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2015. Please email me if you have questions, comments, or suggestions: [email protected] Lee "The Plot to Save Socrates" por Paul Levinson disponible en Rakuten Kobo. heroine Sierra Waters is sexy  . Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? In transit, she picks up Alcibiades of the honeyed thighs and enigmatic Heron of Alexandria. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2015, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2008. Paul Levinson's astonishing science fiction novel is a surprise and a delight: In the year 2042, Sierra, a young graduate student in Classics, is shown a new dialog of Socrates, recently discovered, in which a time traveler tries to argue that Socrates might escape death by travel to the future! Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The story involves a great deal of to and through time travel, a willingness on the part of many characters to blithely accept the notion of time travel, and a willingness on the part of the reader to follow a convoluted plot (at times I felt as if I should make notes). Listen to The Plot to Save Socrates by Paul Levinson,Mark Shanahan with a free trial.\nListen to unlimited* audiobooks on the web, iPad, iPhone and Android. At any rate, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone interested in time travel or philosophy. The light and breezy musical interludes and segues are not intrusive. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, The Plot to Save Socrates (Sierra Waters Book 1). Time travel narratives often get murky and confusing as time loops around time and paradox piles on top of paradox, but Levinson manages to avoid the stickiness of time travel for the most part, giving us a story that is easy to follow. An unknown time traveler tries to persuade Socrates to leave behind a cloned idiot body and escape to the future. I love a good time traveling story, and this one has the added bonus of being a mystery, an adventure, and a Platonic dialogue all wrapped in one. And she finds that time travel raises more questions than it answers. The Plot to Save Socrates is centered on time travelers from various periods of history. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. At any rate, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone interested in time travel or philosophy. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Time Travel Science Fiction (Kindle Store), includes free international wireless delivery via, "resonates with the current political climate . Plato's The Apology is an account of the speech Socrates makes at the trial in which he is charged with not recognizing the gods recognized by the state, inventing new deities, and corrupting the youth of Athens. The main premise is that a group of people are attempting to persuade Socrates not to take the hemlock which kills him. Reiben and Ryan rush to Miller's side and call for a medic. Hence my qualified "good" review of three stars. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Name sounds familiar.) --Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of "Hominids" and "Mindscan" "Paul Levinson's "The Plot to Save Socrates" ties complicated knots in time while always keeping its plot moving at a sprightly pace and occasionally finding time to raise a cheer or two for democracy, the necessity of critical thought and the virtue of perseverance in the cause of progress. He efficiently juggles the characters, who range in age, sex and accent. Here we have a 21st century Classics student begin and uncover a plot to save Socrates (this is somewhat given away by the title of the novel). by Paul Levinson Mark Shanahan Audiobook. Upham, still on the other side of the bridge, is undetected by the enemy squad. There is music at the end of chapters and scenes to lead into the next one. A small squadron of P-51 Mustang fighters suddenly zoom into view, having bombed the tank and several enemy targets. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine--, In this light, engaging time-travel yarn, Levinson (. Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2017. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. The story revolves around determining the veracity of a newly discovered scroll that indicates someone may have saved Socrates' life after his trial. The plot twists across itself, filling the book with paradoxes and potential paradoxes in total disregard for linear time, betrayal, and plotting. Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2009. Socrates' speech, however, is by no means an "apology" in our modern understanding of the word. The main premise is that a group of people are attempting to persuade Socrates not to take the hemlock which kills him. My only complaint would be that some characters' motivations are unclear; the book seems to beg a sequel to explain these loose ends. Paul Levinson's ambitious novel, "The Plot to Save Socrates," reminds me of how much I've forgotten. The Plot to Save Socrates Came across this book when looking for this… After getting through the initial disorientation that this caused, I raced through the rest of Paul Levinson’s page turner. And she finds that time travel raises more questions than it answers. Some scenes include background chatter, screeching birds, etc. Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2009. Starting in the near future, the novel also has scenes set in the ancient world and Victorian New York. During dialogue of a telephone conversation, one person's side of the conversation is distorted. Please try again. The Plot To Save Socrates By Paul Levinson; Read by Mark Shanahan 7 CDs – 10 Hours [UNABRIDGED] Publisher: Listen & Live Audio Published: 2006 ISBN: 1593160747 Themes: / Science Fiction / Time Travel / Cloning / Philosophy / Ancient Greece / Ancient Rome / Ancient Egypt / 19th Century New York / We find out why and how it’s proposed to do this. with surprises in every chapter, Paul Levinson has outdone himself in The Plot to Save Socrates. Levinson poses this philosophical question by providing Socrates with an opportunity to survive his execution but still have his death mean something. In this light, engaging time-travel yarn, Levinson (The Silk Code) ponders the problem of saving someone who refuses to be saved, in this case Socrates, the Athenian philosopher condemned to death in a shameful moment for democracy. Paul Levinson's ambitious novel, "The Plot to Save Socrates," reminds me of how much I've forgotten. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Thomas, the elderly scholar who has shown her the document, disappears, and Sierra immediately begins to track down the provenance of the manuscript with the help of her classical scholar boyfriend, Max. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Plot A grad student from 2042 comes across a lost Socratic dialogue, and time-travels to ancient Greece to investigate. The Plot to Save Socrates. Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2009, Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2016. Please try again. Somewhere in my brain lie remnants of a minor in Philosophy from long ago. The less the book seems to make sense, the more intriguing it gets. With surprises in every chapter, Paul Levinson has outdone himself inThe Plot to Save Socrates. If you like old timey radio shows, you may like this. Thanks for exploring this SuperSummary Plot Summary of “The Last Days of Socrates” by Plato. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2009, Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2016. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. J.E.M. The Plot to Save Socrates is a book that will bear repeated rereading.” A STARRED review in Library Journal says… Levinson spins a fascinating tale that spans the centuries from 400 B.C.E. There’s a complex thread of both time and place as characters move from past to present and future using programmable chairs. Or maybe I just couldn't wrap my head around it. Classics grad student Sierra Waters is understandably skeptical when her advisor hands her an unknown Socratic dialogue between the imprisoned teacher and Andros, a time traveler. We find out why and how it’s proposed to do this. There’s a complex thread of both time and place as characters move from past to present and future using programmable chairs. Eventually, she finds Socrates. The Plot To Save Socrates Paul Levinson Tor paperback $14.50 review by Duncan Lawie The Plot To Save Socrates begins in 2042 with a fragment of a Platonic dialogue, presented to Ph.D student Sierra Waters by her mentor, with an indication that he believes it to be authentic. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. The Plot to Save Socrates. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Shanahan delivers a well-tuned performance. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2015. Interesting Idea - Yet Lacking Depth and Intrigue, Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2011. I also recommend reading it in one sitting (quite possible), to have the best chance of keeping the characters, times, and plots in good order in your own mind. by Paul Levinson Mark Shanahan Audiobook. This scholarly science fiction poses the question of what might have happened if Socrates hadn't actually swallowed the poisonous hemlock--but Socrates himself isn't cooperating in finding the answer to that question. He has a light touch with the extensive dialogue and a deft facility in creating a range of characters of various ages and nationalities. Here we have a 21st century Classics student begin and uncover a plot to save Socrates (this is somewhat given away by the title of the novel). J.E.M. There is music at the end of chapters and scenes to lead into the next one. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. One of the most deliriously mind-boggling time travel stories I've read, Paul Levinson's The Plot to Save Socrates is a rare example of a novel actually thriving on paradoxes and confusion. … The Plot to Save Socrates is an extremely engaging, entertaining story. This scholarly science fiction poses the question of what might have happened if Socrates hadn't actually swallowed the poisonous hemlock--but Socrates himself isn't cooperating in finding the answer to that question. The Silk Code won the Locus award for Best First Novel of 1999. It is an enjoyable read that I would recommend to science fiction fans and non-scifi fans alike. [Mild spoilers.] If you are bothered by music and background noises in audio books, you are going to be annoyed. The premise of The Plot to Save Socrates is intriguing enough. The resolution was a tad weak, but certainly not bad. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? The Plot to Save Socrates is centered on time travelers from various periods of history. The Plot to Save Socrates Paul Levinson Tor Books Hardcover 272 pages February 2006. If you are bothered by music and background noises in audio books, you are going to be annoyed. She embarks on an adventure across past, present, and future, trying to puzzle out Andros' identity and save Socrates. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. The story involves a great deal of to and through time travel, a willingness on the part of many characters to blithely accept the notion of time travel, and a willingness on the part of the reader to follow a convoluted plot (at times I felt as if I should make notes). Some scenes include background chatter, screeching birds, etc. The Plot to Save Socrates adalah sebuah novel perjalanan waktu karya Paul Levinson, yang pertama kali terbit pada 2006.Dimulai dengan masa depan, novel tersebut juga memiliki adegan yang berlatar belakang zaman kuno dan New York pada zaman Viktorian. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Philosophers and historians have long debated what really happened to Socrates back then. . Please try your request again later. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Paul Levinson's astonishing new SF novel is a surprise and a delight: In the year 2042, Sierra, a young graduate student in Classics is shown a new dialog of Socrates, recently discovered, in which a time traveler tries to argue that Socrates might escape death by travel to the future! This is a review of the audio CD by Listen & Live Audio. The plot to save Socrates by Paul Levinson, 2006, Tor edition, in English - 1st ed. This intricate plot successfully combines time travel, history, philosophy and a good writing style to bring a story such as I’ve ever read before. Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2013. The Plot to Save Socrates is a time-travel adventure with a generous mixture of philosophy. In addition to being an accomplished playwright, he had provided voices for commercials, animation, museum tours, and radio programs. The Plot to Save Socrates. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. . The story revolves around determining the veracity of a newly discovered scroll that indicates someone may have saved Socrates' life after his trial. Something went wrong. Somewhere in the future, far enough to allow for time travel and human cloning, a young female doctoral student is handed a lost dialogue from ancient Greece. While the premise resembles a pulp novel, Levinson's well-researched historical positioning and philosophical arguments elevate this tale. Plot to save socrates Review and Opinion. The resolution was a tad weak, but certainly not bad. . To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. . Andros offers Socrates an escape from the hemlock--a clone will be left in his place, and Socrates will live in the future. (Socrates? -, "There's a delightfully old-fashioned feel to. Time travel, adventure, mystery. Shanahan maintains a strong pace and draws out the suspense and drama of the plot. As you can imagine, it requires a degree of suspension of disbelief but the story was coherent and, within its genre, credible. Levinson "is one of my 'read on sight' authors . Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2013. and ranges from ancient Greece and Egypt to Victorian London and future New York. The first three chapters of The Plot to Save Socrates take place in the years 2042, 150 and 1889. Unable to add item to List. Please try your request again later. Complications, mysteries, travels, and time loops proliferate as Sierra tries to discern who is planning to save the greatest philosopher in human history, or to do so herself. There’s a plot to save him but he feels he needs to take this step, agonising though it will be. He has a light touch with the extensive dialogue and a deft facility in creating a range of characters of various ages and nationalities. Shanahan maintains a strong pace and draws out the suspense and drama of the plot. Apparently a lot of Athenians found that amusing—at least for a while. If you haven’t already, read the author’s article How I Came To Write The Plot To Save Socrates. 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