It's just so different from his other books
352574
I've read Iain Pears' art history mysteries and thought Dream would be similar, with perhaps a dash of Da Vinci Code thrown in. I just couldn't get into the book, but then I'm not the intellectual type who enjoys philosophy. It's likely that if you admire Jonathan & Flavia you won't like this one.
2018066
I'm a fan oh the author's other 2 books that's why I gave this a try. The setting for this book is not current contrary to the other 2. It's not what I expected.
2066037
The ideas in thins book are the same as Law of Attraction. It is just more systematic. Some parts of book reads like a fantesy. I don't consider this book as good as the others that he had written before.
956614
I have 2 other books by him and each one is a great read. I don't read much, so when a book does keep me in between its pages, it's obviously well written. This one is a little different, focuses on different stories of other people rather than his story or just one other persons story. I recommend this to anyone.
3767543
I read this book because a friend recommended it and I love several of Mitch Album's other books (Tuesdays with Morrie, Have a Little Faith, For One More Day).  This one was a little far fetched for me and just so different from Mitch's other books.  I did learn something about myself in that time plays such a major role in my life and I am the type that often wishes I had more time, but I got so much more from Mitch's other books.
3776635
It is minus a few changes the same as his other one
636725
a quick read...not as good as his other books, but some interesting points
4359314
I did not like it as much as his earlier works. The first books always made
me think  and the spiritual qualiries were well defined. I could not say the
same in this stroy.
4163756
Different from his other books, however pretty early on, I had it figured out too........
2254664
I have read most, if not all of Mr. Begley's books.  To me this was a departure from previous works of his; neither better, nor worse, just different.  I thoroughly enjoyed it and love his style of writing.
3233207
I loved his earlier work: the detail about an older period, the scene setting, the weird warping of time or place, and the characters. The books always feel taut and and yet surreal.
This book is too much about a message. I think it is good to get us in the US to better understand the Muslim faith in both its moderate forms and its extremes. I also think it is good to understand Pakistan in a more tribal sense. But, the whole book feels forced. It is like the message was worked out and then Macguffins were added everywhere to get the message across. Some parts are quite interesting with the same attention to detail and in-that-world feel he does so well. But, the every section about the Mother just feels artificial to me. Likewise, the government side. No one feels real. It is sort of like the show 24 - if you can suspend disbelief, you can perhaps enjoy it, but there is a lot to suspend and you still know you are being played.
If you have not read his earlier works, such as Forgery of Venus, I highly recommend it.
4479843
I thought it was a bit strange.  I liked his earlier wizard books better. I think his next book may be more interesting from what I've read of previews.
2871438
I have to start my review by saying that I am a huge fan of Grisham's.  I have read and like every one of his books but feel that lately he is just churning them out as it is expected of him.  Where books like The Chamber and A Time To Kill (even The Firm) had a story line that made you turn the page and wouldn't let you put them down,  this book and his previous book are merely an interesting story which is a good read but nothing much else.  I liked the story but it wasn't a Grisham book - not the kind we all know and love.
3280845
I have been disappointed with this book when I compare it to some of his earlier works.  None the less it has some good themes.
2469143
not what I was expecting from Greg Iles.  I love his other books and I might be comparing this one to them.
2781660
I love his writing, but this is not his best work. I think that those of us who know and love the guy's humor will have more appreciation for it than someone reading one of this books for the first time. Even then it was a little difficult to finish.
61973
I have never read a book like this one. It was so strange I thought "how ever will he end the book without it being stupid."  But he did it!  Shows me what a good author he really is.