This was the first (and remains the most memorable) Jack
Finney book I read and it was simply delightful! It's sort
of a mix of historical novel and science fiction, an unlikely
combination. Finney presents a fascinating account of a very
unique way to travel through time (going BACK in time instead
of FORWARD), and makes sure the reader is thinking about the
amazing impact such a time traveler could have on our lives
today. What's fun is Finney makes you believe you could
really do this! Why not? Along with thought-provoking
details about how Si Morley, the main character gets back to
late 19th century New York City, Finney weaves a remarkable
and dramatic story of crime, love, passion, and life in New
York over 100 years ago. The text is accompanied by period
photos (supposedly taken by the "first-person" author, which
add a real feel of authenticity. You're bound to learn
something neat about old New York; the story will stick with
you and will doubtless lead you to other Finney time travel
books; he's a master at the genre! Enjoy!