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Liked It “Looks at the psychology and social ramifications of this guy who saw something that he cannot explain. It sets a whole series of events in motion that take over the lives of the characters. Worth the time.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “I was very disappointed. This story builds up and builds up and in the end falls flat on its face with no point to the tale whatsoever.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“ok, fast read, some heavy concepts about what is real or not”
Mel D wrote this review Monday, October 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Looks at the psychology and social ramifications of this guy who saw something that he cannot explain. It sets a whole series of events in motion that take over the lives of the characters. Worth the time.”
Kent wrote this review Wednesday, August 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not what I expected but an excellent book nonetheless.
Sean F wrote this review Sunday, August 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
After reading Lightman's "Einstein's Dreams", I wanted to see what else this author had to offer. Suffice it to say, I wasn't disappointed.
What I imagined would be an exploration into the paranormal merely touched upon it. Instead, the novel examines how not only one person reacts to seeing something they believe is supernatural, but how others are drawn in as well to bouts of disbelief or even exploitation of said encounter.
Lightman deftly presents a story which balances scientific exploration into the unknown with those searching for an answer to what lies beyond this world from a faith point of view and our protagonist is stuck in the middle. Furthermore, he populates the novel with believable characters who you're glad to know for 200+ pages.
Highly recommended!”
“Not bad start but it really just trundled on and was really not worth the bother in the end.”
Steven M wrote this review Thursday, June 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I could easily relate to the main character. I suppose we all have questions in regard to that fine line between what is natural and supernatural. I was hoping it would answer some of my own questions, but instead it had me asking more. ”
Laura K wrote this review Sunday, May 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I was very disappointed. This story builds up and builds up and in the end falls flat on its face with no point to the tale whatsoever.”
~*Ana*~ wrote this review Saturday, May 31 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Amazon review: In this smartly paced novel from the author of Einstein's Dreams, a divorced, former banker witnesses a supernatural event, inspiring him to continue the search for something that has hovered in the back of his mind throughout his life. A promising, handsome student in his younger years, middle-aged David struggles to restore order to his life and relationships after being sacked from his middling bank job. The search leads him to the local funeral home, where he takes a job as an apprentice among a cast less hip than the Six Feet Under crew, but compelling in a quieter way—the director, Martin, is a fatherly figure whose allegiance to his inherited profession rules an existence otherwise restricted by severe agoraphobia. After David has a vision he can't describe in words in the home's slumber room, he gets agitated to the point where he is compelled to confess to a loose-lipped friend. Soon, David's vision becomes a local media event, with unwanted consequences. Familiar questions about the existence of God, life after death and the fluidity of time arise, and the cast doesn't get the detail it deserves. But the momentum that builds alongside David's ensuing psychological turmoil is enough to carry the story. (Oct.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. ”
Zevs wrote this review Sunday, April 6 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is written with lyrical prose reminiscent of Alice Hoffman's finest works. It isn't so much a suspense tale, or even a solid ghost story. It is about a man who experiences a phenomenon that he cannot fully define. He sees something that isn't thoroughly described - he isn't sure what he really saw. When the story gets out that he saw something that may have been a spirit in the funeral home where he works, his life is thrown into complete upheaval. His mother, who is already a bit cold and self-centered, rejects his experience. His ex-wife, who is equally cold hearted, decided to show up, sending his life into further upheaval. I won't say more as I don't want to ruin the story. This author has created a flawed character you come to care for. You agonize over the upheaval in his life. You hope, throughout the story, that he will end up with a happier life than the one he is leading. He becomes human in your mind. That is the mark of a story well told. I highly recommend this book. ”
Mary C wrote this review Saturday, March 22 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I guess I'm not into thinking for myself since I found this book BORING. Whiney middle aged loser bumbles through life. ”
Magickdawn wrote this review Tuesday, March 11 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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