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The inspiration for creating A Week and a Day developed from two things I have been thinking about for over 50 years. One was, how would a 1940s WWII veteran feel about, and cope with our modern world if he were to be suddenly thrust into it? The other was a personal event that happened, for which I still have no rational explanation, that gave me the overall plot of the novel, and is revealed and brought to life at the end of the story. In many ways, this is a very personal story that delves into a quite unusual and mysterious topic, with many of the places and events being factual. A Week and a Day is an extremely interesting read that will have you thinking long after the last page has been turned.
Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
A Week and a Day by Hal Adkins is an intriguing time travel narrative that explores time, memory, love, and identity through the surreal journey of David Hamilton, a World War II fighter pilot who wakes up in a different time with no memory of how he got there. The story begins with David aboard an aircraft carrier during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, where he experiences the chaos of war and the tragic loss of friends. After a catastrophic hit to his plane, he seemingly dies but then wakes up in 2019 Florida, in the body of a man named Derek Haynes, with no explanation for his sudden shift across time and space. As he struggles to find his way in this unfamiliar world, he must reckon with his past life, the loss of his family, and the strange feeling of being caught between worlds—neither alive in one nor entirely dead in the other.
Hal Adkins' story is gripping and hooked me from the very beginning. I enjoyed the compelling premise of waking up in a different era and being confused, a scenario that defies human imagination. The author uses this premise to create a conflict that drives the story forward. The characterization in A Week and a Day is stellar, and David is a complex, multilayered character, together with his wife and other supporting characters. The setting shifts from the war-torn Pacific aboard the USS Bennington to the modern landscapes of Florida, executed with great detail. The author writes about love and loss, themes ingeniously explored as David longs for his family and struggles to reconcile his identity. The story also delves into existential questions about fate, purpose, and the nature of reality. This book will delight readers with its intriguing characters, exquisite prose, and skillful plotting.
