What Dreams May Come: A Novel by Richard Matheson Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of What Dreams May Come: A Novel
Book Review: Utterly stunning - a rare delight for the minds eye
Summary: 5 Stars
When I set out to read this book I did so with no pre-conceived ideas or ideals. What I found as I turned from page to page to page was a magnificiently breathtaking, beautifully written 'novel'. I say 'novel' as for me, and those that I have since made to read this book, this is more than a novel. It is an insight into the unknown - a view of the afterlife or of indeed real life (dependant of course on your opinion and thoughts on the book). It is a story that picks you up, grabs your imagination and lets you form your own opinion at its conclusion. A masterpiece. I can, will and do recommend this book to everyone. I challenge you to read this and try not to think...Book Review: This book is beautiful, the film only half as good
Summary: 5 Stars
I, like others, read this book many years ago after finding it at a second hand book stall. Yes it's not to everyone's liking but it is such a lovely thought that there just might be an afterlife, like the one desciribed by Richard Matheson.When I found that they were making a film of the novel, I was pleased but very surprised, I never thought they would venture to film a story such as this. I knew the subject would be scoffed at by general cinema-goers but was glad they'd made it. On the whole the film is very much like the book but the ending was such a typical Hollywood nice ending. Why do they always do this to so many book adaptions?
I have since discovered that they did film the books ending originally but thought it wasn't suitable for an average film audience (too downbeat) So they re-filmed it and thats what you see now.. But joy of joys!!! You can get the proper book ending version on DVD....only in USA. Maybe one day they might just think about the poor British people who really would like to see the PROPER book version ending and release it here, on video or any format. (any one who knows more, let me know)
The book, just incredible....
Book Review: Affirming my own beliefs
Summary: 5 Stars
What a great book, having seen the film with my husband, (my very own lost love) I had to read the book, and loved every page of it. I have been a spiritualist for seven years and all my beliefs were affirmed in this one book.Book Review: Fantastic Book Brings Reading Alive!
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this book. Right from the start, it whisks you right into its brilliantly conceived plot and Richard Matheson's brilliant descriptions of the beautiful afterlife are truly marvellous. I am 16 years old and part of a new generation that seems to be more partial to television shows with violence and films with the word 'Destruction' in the tagline. But this brilliant book has brought reading alive for at least one of the new generation. Me. It carefully balances sentiment with horror and at certain points throughout the story I was actually worrying so much for the main characters. Although they are ficticious, I feel like they are brilliant people who really do exist. The film was the same as the book, and yet so different - those of you who have read the book and seen the film will agree. I watched the film first and reading the book second has proved to be a great idea. I wonder is there may be a sequel to when Chris finds Annie? I hope so. I read every word on every page of this book like a hawk in three days I was so impressed by it. I think you will be too.Book Review: The most thought provoking, evocative novel ever.
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this book with great regularity - as a hospice nurse, having spiritual views can help enormously to cope with death and dying on a daily basis. Whilst it is, indeed, fictional the expansive list of references included demonstrates the amount of research conducted by Mr Matheson. Most of the references are non-fictional studies into near-death experiences. I would urge readers who enjoy this story to take a look at work by Raymond Moody and George Ritchie. The story is all-absorbing - one feels acquainted with Chris Neilson (the dead guy) and desperate for him to find peace. The description of 'Summerland' is fantastic, reassuring (especially if you've been bereaved)and very convincing. It's hard to remember this is a novel not an eye witness account. The film adaptation was a travesty - this book is ahead of its time and an absolute gem.