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Rollback
Author: Robert J. Sawyer
Dr. Sarah Halifax decoded the first-ever radio transmission received from aliens. Thirty-eight years later, a second message is received and Sarah, now 87, may hold the key to deciphering this one, too ... if she lives long enough. A wealthy industrialist offers to pay for Sarah to have a rollback - —a hugely expensive experimental rejuvena...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780765349743
ISBN-10: 0765349744
Publication Date: 2/5/2008
Pages: 320
Edition: Reprint
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 35 ratings
Publisher: Tor Science Fiction
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 1
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SteveTheDM avatar reviewed Rollback on + 204 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
This was a very enjoyable novel. The story is basically a character study of an old man suddenly blessed with youth while his wife of sixty years is still left an old woman. Interwoven with this is the story of messages from another star, and the impact that message has.

I was very very drawn to the protagonist, in particular, because I identify with him strongly. I'm a young widower; I have myself been young and energetic while I watched my wife wither and die, so the parallels are quite strong. I'm sure this unlikely background is why I love the book so much, so I'll just leave this review at that. For me: 5/5.
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Helpful Score: 3
This was a thought-provoking book about youth and age, ethics and alien contact. I liked the conversations Sarah and Don had about the Draconis aliens.
Reader-girl avatar reviewed Rollback on
Helpful Score: 3
This book is more than science fiction, it is a moving story that makes you think. The descriptions and back of book made me put off reading it, but I'm sorry. This is worth reading even if you don't think you like sci fi.
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Helpful Score: 2
Compelling characters, compelling alien civilizations, fascinating future predictions - this is everything I love about RJS!
aksmith avatar reviewed Rollback on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This book is worth reading however I believe that the target audience is probably 45 and up. Content brings up quite a few ethical questions. A must read for us "seasoned" Sci-Fi readers.
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