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A review by yenooi
The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters, Volume One by Gordon Dahlquist
5.0
It has repeatedly been said that Mr Dahlquist was paid USD 2,000,000 for a two book deal; this being the first book. I don’t know how true it is, but I can actually believe it. From the opening line of the book until the closing, the tension of the book did not slacken, not even for a second.
The actual timeframe of the storyline is, how should I say it.... short. Considering the amount of adventure it goes through, it does put 24 (the TV series) to shame, I think. Based around three main characters, and boy are they REAL characters, the book goes through a roller-coaster of plots, characters, settings and information.
One of the papers called it “a gothic roller-coaster ride” or something of the sort, which describes it exactly. The setting reminded me of Pullman’s Dark Materials, but yet, the science is very modern and mystical at the same time. As for the mystery plot, it is like three mystery books put into one, but weaved together carefully and artistically. I mustn’t forget the sexiness of the book. It is a very rare occasion that one actually gets to call a book sexy.
The second book, the Dark Volume is on my shopping list. Hopefully it will not disappoint, but until then, if you are looking for an exciting and different book, read this.
If you are one who judges your book by its cover (in today’s world, I think there is no shame in that), visit the book’s website. If you like what you see, I think you will love what you will read.
The actual timeframe of the storyline is, how should I say it.... short. Considering the amount of adventure it goes through, it does put 24 (the TV series) to shame, I think. Based around three main characters, and boy are they REAL characters, the book goes through a roller-coaster of plots, characters, settings and information.
One of the papers called it “a gothic roller-coaster ride” or something of the sort, which describes it exactly. The setting reminded me of Pullman’s Dark Materials, but yet, the science is very modern and mystical at the same time. As for the mystery plot, it is like three mystery books put into one, but weaved together carefully and artistically. I mustn’t forget the sexiness of the book. It is a very rare occasion that one actually gets to call a book sexy.
The second book, the Dark Volume is on my shopping list. Hopefully it will not disappoint, but until then, if you are looking for an exciting and different book, read this.
If you are one who judges your book by its cover (in today’s world, I think there is no shame in that), visit the book’s website. If you like what you see, I think you will love what you will read.