Otherland 3 Mountain of Black Glass, Tad Williams
Otherland 3 Mountain of Black Glass, Tad Williams
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Otherland 3: Mountain of Black Glass

Author: Tad Williams

Narrator: George Newbern

Unabridged: 28 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 03/17/2015


Synopsis

Mountain of Black Glass is the third volume of Tad Williams' highly acclaimed four-book series, Otherland. A truly unique reading experience combining elements of science fiction,fantasy, and techno-thriller, it is a rich epic tale in which virtual reality could prove the key to a whole new universe of possibilities for the entire human race--or become the exclusive domain of the rich and the ruthless as they seek a technological pathway to immortality....

About The Author

Tad Williams has held more jobs than any sane person should admit to—singing in a band, selling shoes, managing a financial institution, throwing newspapers, and designing military manuals, to name just a few. He also hosted a syndicated radio show for ten years, worked in theater and television production, taught both grade-school and college classes, and worked in multimedia for a major computer firm. He is cofounder of an interactive television company, and is currently writing comic books and film and television scripts as well. Tad and his family live in London and the San Francisco Bay Area. You can find Tad Williams at tadwilliams.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mario the lone bookwolf on June 26, 2021

What if the Matrix isn´t run by evil machines, but by the corpocracy? This business model with certainly be a hard nut to crack for the public relation, corporate responsibility, and code of conduct departments, but maybe they could let it more seem like a great opportunity for everyone from kids to......more

Goodreads review by Viencienta on July 26, 2021

Seguimos en el camino, aunque en este sólo ha sido interesante el final, y sí, ya se me está haciendo pesado, pero sólo me queda el último, que voy a aparcar de momento por saturación. Seguimos entre mundos, pero menos cantidad y más perfilados, aunque no por ello más interesantes o con peso... hay u......more

Goodreads review by Patricia on July 09, 2019

Fantastic! Mountain of Black Glass is the third of Tad Williams' four Otherland books, but it is definitely not least. Paul Jonas finds himself in the role of Odysseus, confronting yet another incarnation of the winged woman who haunts his dreams. His ultimate goal, given to him by the bird woman, is......more

Goodreads review by Mazzy on April 19, 2025

This is probably my favorite part of the Otherland tetralogy, especially because of two of the sim worlds. The first is the highly imaginative, infinite ‘House’, an idea that has even infiltrated my dreams. Williams’ world-building shines here; the history of the place is palpable, and the different......more


Quotes

Praise for the Otherland series:

Tad Williams is the brightest and best of the fantasists working in what is so often, and so inaccurately, described as ‘the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien’.” ―Neil Gaiman, author of American Gods

“Irresistible characters, challenging ideas, an intricate, and startlingly possible plot―everything any reader of SF or fantasy could ask for in a novel, with gorgeous writing besides. A dazzling book.” ―Melanie Rawn, author of Dragon Prince

“This brilliantly crafted book delivers even more than its title promises: not one other land but many come to life here, each engrossing, glittering, and dangerous. In this intricate geography of the mind Williams tells a cracking good story, but even as the suspense builds, you come to realize that you’re seeing a strangely familiar world―ours as it might come to be. Otherland is one of the best works of science fiction I’ve ever read.” ―Kathrine Kerr, author of the Dragon Mage series

“Once again, Williams displays remarkable talent in making the unbelievable seem more than plausible. The many virtual worlds he creates in Otherland offer entertainment, insights, and commentary on a near-future earth that is often downright scary simply because it seems so familiar―in a bad sort of way. The author manages to portray a callous, uncaring society that still has concerned and unselfish citizens.” ―Off The Shelf

“This is a finely-written, absorbing book, a worthy addition to what is, so far, one of the best series I’ve ever read.” ―SF Site