What Dreams May Come, Richard Matheson
What Dreams May Come, Richard Matheson
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What Dreams May Come

Author: Richard Matheson

Narrator: Robertson Dean

Unabridged: 8 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/09/2009

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy


Synopsis

What 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 the divided soul mates will do anything to reach each other across the boundaries between life and death. When tragedy threatens to divide them forever, Chris risks his very soul to save Annie from an eternity of despair.

About Richard Matheson

Richard Matheson (1926-2013) is the author of many classic novels and short stories. He wrote in a variety of genres including terror, fantasy, horror, paranormal, suspense, science fiction and western. In addition to books, he wrote prolifically for television (including The Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, Star Trek) and numerous feature films. Many of Matheson’s novels and stories have been made into movies including I Am Legend, Somewhere in Time, and Shrinking Man. His many awards include the World Fantasy and Bram Stoker Awards for Lifetime Achievement, the Hugo Award, Edgar Award, Spur Award for Best Western Novel, Writer’s Guild awards, and in 2010 he was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Matthew on January 31, 2018

I enjoyed this thought provoking book. I have read Matheson before and I like his writing style. I feel like his prose is such that it will draw a wide variety of people in. The fact that it is so accessible with very little filler or unnecessary flowery-ness is a plus for me. When deciding whether o......more

Goodreads review by Paul on March 23, 2019

Unique, mindblowing and utterly preposterous heap of outrageous twaddle. Richard Matheson, author of the great apocalypse novel I Am Legend, decides to take on The Big One full frontal with no messing about. This novel describes exactly what happens to us after we die. The Afterlife! In full surroun......more

Goodreads review by Steven on May 09, 2022

Si pudieras vivir en el mundo de tus sueños después de tu muerte, ¿qué crees que debería tener aquel mundo para que fuera perfecto? En realidad 3,5 Hoy me siento un poco confuso, los libros de Richard Matheson me hacen sentir así. Generalmente cuando una obra literaria tiene una adaptación en el cine,......more

Goodreads review by Phoenix on May 12, 2023

What Dreams May Come by Richard Matheson was a beautiful story, however, it is sad. Melancholy, suicide and Journey to hell to see your loved one is heavy and emotional. Who deserves a second chance?......more

Goodreads review by Jessaka on February 01, 2023

Many people found this story to be wonderful, perhaps a love story that surpasses all love stories. I did not care for it. I found it to be horrifying and cruel. It is a story about a man and wife who are deeply in love. The man gets in a car accident and dies. She finds herself in a very deep and da......more