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Title | : | What Dreams May Come |
Author | : | Richard Matheson |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 288 pages |
Published | : | January 1st 2004 by Tor Books (first published September 1978) |
Categories | : | Fiction. Fantasy. Romance. Horror. Science Fiction |

Richard Matheson
Paperback | Pages: 288 pages Rating: 3.95 | 11007 Users | 1004 Reviews
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The New York Times bestsellerA LOVE THAT TRANSCENDS HEAVEN AND HELL
What happens to us after we die? Chris Nielsen had no idea, until an unexpected accident cut his life short, separating him from his beloved wife, Annie. Now Chris must discover the true nature of life after death.
But even Heaven is not complete without Annie, and when tragedy threatens to divide them forever, Chris risks his very soul to save Annie from an eternity of despair.
Richard Matheson's powerful tale of life---and love---after death was the basis for the Oscar-winning film starring Robin Williams.
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Original Title: | What Dreams May Come |
ISBN: | 0765308703 (ISBN13: 9780765308702) |
Edition Language: | English |
Characters: | Chris |
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Ratings: 3.95 From 11007 Users | 1004 ReviewsCritique About Books What Dreams May Come
This book was VERY different from the movie, though much of it was very similar. The book shies away from the idea of a "God", where as the movie has very heavy theological tones and even goes so far as to state that there is a God. I can't really say which one I liked better. I feel like the movie was was so... well, moving. It is difficult to watch it and not cry most of the way through it. The book is a far more intellectual endeavor, no doubt aided by the hefty reference material in the4.5/5. Having seen the movie first really helped me visualize the different levels of the afterlife. The book discusses more of what happens in the afterlife and how it intertwines with life on Earth. The movie focuses more on the family. Both are excellent renditions and I enjoyed them for the differences.
I enjoyed this thought provoking book. I have read Matheson before and I like his writing style. I feel like his prose is such that it will draw a wide variety of people in. The fact that it is so accessible with very little filler or unnecessary flowery-ness is a plus for me.When deciding whether or not to read this book, you must think about how you feel about stories that conjecture about the afterlife. If that is a touchy subject for you or you are uncomfortable reading about possibilities

Well now, this one will get you to thinking about how you live your life! Remember the movie GHOST with Patrick Swayze....that's what I first thought of when disaster strikes and a good man finds himself watching the love of his life as she grieves his death. (no spoiler here) Struggling to come to terms with his own demise from the great beyond and terribly missing his wife, Chris pleads to know when she will finally join him....but discovers disturbing news. The storyline then turns to a
I really wanted to stay on board with this character, Chris, and his adventures in the lands beyond death. The story is exciting, especially in the beginning, and has some gorgeous imagery (I love the "delicate purl of surf" Chris notices on the shore of the lake in Summerland). The story grows more tedious as it progresses and is so didactic that it gets boring and seems to go on for....well...yep, an eternity. Ann's helplessness and goodness is annoying, too, frankly. I was completely
I enjoyed this thought provoking book. I have read Matheson before and I like his writing style. I feel like his prose is such that it will draw a wide variety of people in. The fact that it is so accessible with very little filler or unnecessary flowery-ness is a plus for me.When deciding whether or not to read this book, you must think about how you feel about stories that conjecture about the afterlife. If that is a touchy subject for you or you are uncomfortable reading about possibilities
I was probably not in the right mood for this book, it tired me, it was a bit verbose, a bit too dark, a bit repetitive... Still, the last few sentences made it worth reading the whole thing.
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