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What Dreams May Come: A Novel
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780765308702
ISBN: 0765308703
Label: Tor Books
Manufacturer: Tor Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: January 01, 2004
Publisher: Tor Books
Studio: Tor Books
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Editorial Review:
A classic novel of love after death, from one our greatest fantasy writers. The premise is deceptively simple: Chris Neilson has died in a car accident, but his life-force--his spirit--is still conscious of this plane of reality. And he is still too in love with his wife, Ann, to completely let go. She in turn does not want to go on living without him, as each regards the other as their soul mate. What Chris will do to get back with Ann after she dies makes for one of the most unusual love stories ever told. Even though the story can be enjoyed as pure fantasy, what makes What Dreams May Come unique is how the author spent years researching the subject of life after death. (An exhaustive bibliography is included to verify this.) And while Matheson admits that the characters are of course fictional, he also states that "With few exceptions, every other detail is derived exclusively from research." Whether, after reading this novel, one believes in life after death is of course a matter of opinion. At least you'll entertain the possibility that, even though we may not live forever, true love can be eternal. --Stanley Wiater
The New York Times bestsellerA LOVE THAT TRANSCENDS HEAVEN AND HELLWhat 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.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Excellent work!
Even though I watched the moovie before reading the book, I read it on one breath. I think this is the best book I've ever held in my hands.
Rating: - Worthwhile Read
If you consider a novel that might inspire someone to lead a more giving, better life worthwhile - then read this. If you feel you want a book that reinforces textbook religion then don't - but there is a message in the book for those who might feel this way too.
Also, if you're a Matheson fan, don't be turned off by this being a romance novel. It is much more than that and there is enough horror in hell to keep us all happy.
Rating:  - So... what exactly happens when you die...
I saw the movie long before I even knew it was a book. Strange how time will do that to things like this. In a round about way I discovered this via the book "I am Legend", not the film starring Robin Williams. A co-worker of mine let me borrow the book since he thought it was up my alley. After reading "I am Legend" I had some concerns about reading another book by Richard Matheson. I really didn't find that book as enjoyable as I thought I would and the short stories at the end were simply ... Read More
Rating: - Well-researched?
This book rocks. Matheson claims in the introduction that he did hours and hours of research on life after death, and that this story is a very close representation of what actually happens. My question...how do you research such a thing with objectivity? I dunno, but it makes a wonderful story.
Rating: - What Dreams May Come
What was most fascinating to me was how well researched (though it's fiction) the book was. People who are familiar with "new age" and scientific discoveries on research into the afterlife from different perspectives won't fail to recognize many influences into this story. In addition, Matheson adds a bibliography of all the books he read before writing this work.
What most find memorable and touching about the story, which is the story of the way people who love each other strongly cope ... Read More
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