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The Dream...

...is a plateau of mental existence where people are able to communicate by the power of their thoughts alone.

The Silent...

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Jun 11, 2010
Karen rated it: 3 of 5 stars
The prologue showed a world in chaos after civil wars and battles for leadership between planets. It showed a couple's attempt at survival in a world where there was little food or water. And...in a world where money meant the difference between life and death, they had none. It was a strong piece of writing and I quickly grew attached to the characters and setting.

When chapter one started with different characters and an obviously different time period, I was utterly disappointed. I More...
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Jan 26, 2010
Sandy rated it: 4 of 5 stars
The premise is that our minds create a landscape that some people can enter. The "Dream" is the answer to instantaneous communication between governments as well as individuals, as once you have entered the Dream, you create your surroundings and that can include talking to others in the Dream no matter where in the universe they're physically located. Naturally those capable of entering the Dream, the "Silent," are identified, exploited, and enslaved by some, and the objec More...
Jul 08, 2008
Katilian rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Interesting premise (that there is a psychic "dream" that some people can reach and communicate through), interesting characters, fun plot: what more could you ask for in a novel? Well, what you get is characters who seem real, who have a life and history beyond what's portrayed in the book. In particular, the secondary characters are well-developed; even better, there are several women among them who are strong, interesting characters in their own right. There's a bit of (m/m) roma More...
Apr 28, 2010
Stephen rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I was a bit creeped out by the author's name and the book is kinda trashy, but it is enjoyable SF/fantasy trash.
Jul 16, 2010
Bradley rated it: 1 of 5 stars
Ick. I am tossing this one back to the library. This one was weird and icky. Don't like it. =(
Jun 05, 2011
Kelrick rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Solid story - LGBT charaters.
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Jan 28, 2008
Jday rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Good space opera. Interesting idea and the writing was very engaging. I will read the other books in this series.
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David rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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Jan 29, 2012
T. rated it: 3 of 5 stars
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Gee rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 25, 2012
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