The Rewriting of Time by Konrad Koenigsmann

With the same puckish creativity and futuristic vision of the previous novels, The Rewriting of Time is an impressive close to author Konrad Koenigsmann’s debut trilogy.

The visionary realm that Pierre formed following the defeat of the Entity is quite close to perfect, but there is trouble brewing within The Council, and since the essence of the Entity is forever entangled with Pierre Hartford, he remains a dangerous risk. Wrestling with his own desires for intellectual advancement and happiness, Pierre must learn to wield his incredible powers and step fully into his potential, while also protecting the New world he has come to love.

Existential dilemmas on a cosmic scale, epic battles, and unpredictable enemies make this head-spinning tale just as addictive and jaw-dropping as Koenigsmann’s earlier offerings. In terms of execution, most of the writing is unvarnished and declarative, with the occasional burst of poetic or linguistic flair. Additional use of imagery and literary tools could help spice up the narrative, although the technical dexterity of the language is impressive for such a young author.

When Koenigsmann does choose to describe a landscape or emotional experience, the word choice is occasionally bland or blunt, and when juxtaposed with the staggering originality of the plot and the depth of the world-building, these flat moments tend to stand out. Some further embellishments in the language would bring this entertaining read into the truly rarefied and respected air of the genre, but as it stands, the premise is so original and creative that this installment remains a mind-bending and satisfying finale.