The Great Lion Escape

The Same Different Place, Book One

Young Adult - Sci-Fi
292 Pages
Reviewed on 07/15/2025
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Reviewed by Keith Mbuya for Readers' Favorite

When Bilderblung, an eccentric inventor and entrepreneur, is accidentally swallowed by his genetically modified pet lion, the only thing that keeps him alive in the lion’s belly is a protective air bubble. Lucky for him, there is a way out, but it involves his assistant, Mr. Sims. To save Bilderblung, Mr. Sims must travel to an alternate universe and follow specific instructions. However, the instructions prove to be tough, and worst of all, time is running out. By chance, Mr. Sims stumbles upon three teenagers who might be all the help he needs. Can they save Bilderblung? Soon, they learn that this might be the least of their worries. A corrupt doctor has unleashed a powerful creature dubbed The Master into the world, and in its wake, danger looms over the fate of the world. Can they stop The Master and his evil plan? Find out in Hafeez Diwan and Sara Diwan’s The Great Lion Escape: The Same Different Place, Book One.

Lovers of young adult sci-fi novels blended with adventure, fantasy, absurdist comedy, and a hint of horror will find Hafeez Diwan and Sara Diwan’s The Great Lion Escape an enthralling read. Using vivid depictions, the authors yanked me from reality and sent me soaring through a landscape of fantasy and wild imagination. I was hurled into a world of science intertwined with a remarkable dose of madness and action. One moment, I was immersed in the frivolities of teenage life. The next thing, I was staring at an interdimensional alien conspiracy. The subtle tone accompanying the narration kept me turning page after page, eager to discover what was coming next. The authors feature a diverse, fascinating cast, running the storyline on a multi-perspective timeline. The story sheds light on themes of greed, ambition, sacrifice, alternate reality, betrayal, ethics, family, friendship, innovation, and more.