false 33555 20 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 <I>What Dreams May Come</I> 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. <I>--Stanley Wiater</I> 33617 1977 What Dreams May Come total:1077|5:378|4:353|3:229|2:87|1:30| 1077 4193 1734 151 4 2 false false Wed May 27 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed May 27 16:16:13 -0700 2009 Sun May 31 06:44:54 -0700 2009 Life on earth is only a panorama of vivid observations which seem real to you.

What happens after we die is a question people wonder about. The afterlife is debated about between the numerous religions in the world. This was Matheson's look at what that afterlife is like and how we affect...more...]]> 2 2 false false Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Wed Dec 05 22:36:33 -0800 2007 Tue Jan 08 08:20:45 -0800 2008 more...]]> 4 2 false false Sun Aug 12 16:53:51 -0700 2007 Sun Aug 12 16:58:21 -0700 2007 more...]]> 2 2 false false Tue Feb 24 12:00:53 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 24 12:01:58 -0800 2009 Somewhere in Time (originally published under another title) by Matheson, so despite disliking the video of this movie, I was looking forward to reading it. I was disappointed.

The cover of the book proclaims "After life there is more...The end is just the beginning"...more...]]> 1 2 false false Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2003 Fri Jun 29 10:27:11 -0700 2007 Sat Jun 30 00:13:05 -0700 2007 The Da Vinci Code look sophisticated. If it were possible to give fewer stars, I would.]]> 4 1 false false Sun Sep 07 17:03:07 -0700 2008 Tue Sep 09 16:02:15 -0700 2008 more...]]> 4 1 false false Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Jul 06 14:23:52 -0700 2008 Sun Jul 06 14:33:15 -0700 2008
There are many differences in the plot itself, most of...more...]]> 3 1 false false Wed Oct 31 20:33:51 -0700 2007 Wed Oct 31 20:49:18 -0700 2007 Bid Time Return. You would know it as Somewhere in Time (movie). That book was written because the author saw a picture of the gorgeous Maude Adams and it prompted...more...]]> 3 1 false true Sun Dec 28 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Fri Dec 26 13:31:46 -0800 2008 Sun Dec 28 15:34:15 -0800 2008 2 more...]]> 5 2 false false Mon Jun 14 00:00:00 -0700 1999 Mon Feb 04 08:38:51 -0800 2008 Mon Feb 04 08:40:46 -0800 2008
This is the novel that the movie of the same name is based upon, starring Robin Willia...more...]]> 5 1 false false Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2003 Tue Apr 01 18:43:58 -0700 2008 Tue Apr 01 18:46:56 -0700 2008 What Dreams May Come is really more about the author delving into his thoughts about the afterlife. I had a hard time reading mor...more...]]> 5 1 false false Wed Apr 02 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat Mar 29 17:14:42 -0700 2008 Wed Apr 02 22:35:58 -0700 2008 more...]]> 2 1 false false Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Jul 16 05:48:59 -0700 2009 Thu Jul 16 05:50:17 -0700 2009
The movie based off this book was fantastic. It was a visual feast topped off with great acting.

The plot of this book is good, but the writing is lacking. There is very little sensual writing involved and no powerful descriptions to make yo...more...]]> 0 1 false false Mon Aug 27 12:05:38 -0700 2007 Mon Aug 27 12:05:38 -0700 2007 more...]]> 4 1 false false Mon Jan 28 14:53:33 -0800 2008 Mon Jan 28 14:56:23 -0800 2008 more...]]> 4 0 false false Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 03 10:01:03 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 17 11:32:19 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Wed Oct 28 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Sep 29 07:28:25 -0700 2009 Wed Oct 28 07:14:37 -0700 2009
That being said, this is still a really good book. The major diff...more...]]> 5 0 false false Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Dec 21 23:52:10 -0800 2008 Sun Dec 21 23:57:40 -0800 2008 more...]]> 1 0 false false Sun Apr 26 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Apr 24 21:30:34 -0700 2009 Mon Apr 27 14:32:02 -0700 2009
Though the premise seemed r...more...]]> 5 1 false false Fri Feb 15 07:51:49 -0800 2008 Fri Feb 15 07:53:34 -0800 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=6052581