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Summary: And now for something completely different...
Review: At first I was daunted by the task of reading this brick that deforested half of Equador, but as soon as I started reading the book I could not put it down. I knew I would enjoy it from the moment I saw those first three quotes: two from Shakespeare -The Tempest and Hamlet - and one from Monty Python's flying circus: "And now for something completely different." This was my type of humor. And as for humor this is probably the best book to read for that. That is if you like puns. Wm. Simmons knows how to use the right amount of puns, and doesn't go overboard, though I am sure that is tempting. As I read I was drawn into the world of the game and of the story. Part of the reason I loved it was because of the characters who were believeable and lovable... and in some cases not so loveable. I wanted to know what would happen to them. I almost cried when... well, that would give some stuff away. The story was the best part. I lost myself in those books (though in the middle of math that might not be a good thing) and read them constantly. After I finished each book, it would seem like I was waking up from a dream, or another world. And then I fell right back into the dream in the next book. Wm. Simmons is a wonderful story teller, and those who read this book will not be disappointed if they are looking for a book that has a serious plot with lotsa laughs.
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Summary: Oh What A Tangled Dream
Review: Get a comfty chair, lots to drink and shut down all outside communication. This is a wonderful think to read. The outside world continued to interfere with the 'What next' paths of Ripley and the Dreamland Chronicles. Just when you thought you knew what path went where 'KA BOOM' the plot twisted and turned and you were off on another adventure or were you?
The characters were rich with personality, charm and wit. Dastardly villians were dastardly...or were they? Beautiful women, strong men honest and true. Mythical characters of epics and lore. Even Hell in all its forms. Suspend all that you thought you knew and learn the value of Life and Living. This is a book that you schedule to read every year. Ever amazed at how fresh and exciting it continues to be. Enjoy the Adventure!
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Summary: Oh What A Tangled Dream
Review: Get a comfty chair, lots to drink and shut down all outside communication. This is a wonderful think to read. The outside world continued to interfere with the 'What next' paths of Ripley and the Dreamland Chronicles. Just when you thought you knew what path went where 'KA BOOM' the plot twisted and turned and you were off on another adventure or were you?
The characters were rich with personality, charm and wit. Dastardly villians were dastardly...or were they? Beautiful women, strong men honest and true. Mythical characters of epics and lore. Even Hell in all its forms. Suspend all that you thought you knew and learn the value of Life and Living. This is a book that you schedule to read every year. Ever amazed at how fresh and exciting it continues to be. Enjoy the Adventure!
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Summary: A exquisite read
Review: I bought a first printing (only Printing) of "In a Net of Dreams" at an airport magazine stand. Little did I suspect it would be my all-time favorite book. Only tape holds my poor battered copy together.So when I discovered this compilation, I had to have it. And it was worth it. Sc-fi, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama, pop-culture references, and bad puns, this series has it all. And wraps it up with engaging, well developed characters. Why are you still reading this? Order this book now. And pray with me that there will be another sequel.
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Summary: Better than Dreampark
Review: Mark Simmons has returned to the dealers' shelves with a vengeance. His two earlier books in this series, The Net of Dreams and When Dreams Collide were published, respectively, in 1990 and 1992. And then we waited. And waited. And waited some more.
Finally, comes the third novel, The Woman of his Dreams, as part of a rather marvelous trilogy. In The Woman of his Dreams, Simmons pulls out all the stops. How many protagonists can dance on the head of a pin? Who will live? Who will die? Will Misty Dawn reappear, and will anyone love her as she should be loved. And what about Mike Streaker and his avatar Daggoth the Dark? Or is there even any Streaker left, or only the avatar roaming endlessly in a cybernetic maze that is slowly being destroyed by something from outside--something too horrible to name. And then there is poor Ripley. Is he he or is he she or is he/she just Memorex? The answer to that question will amuse the reader, along with exposing him/her to some profound thoughts about who and what we are.
Even more fun is checking back through The Net of Dreams and When Dreams Collide to see the skillful manner in which Simmons re-edited the two volumes to bring them into sync with current computer technobabble.
Finally, Meisha-Merlin has done a wonderful job of presenting this book to the grateful reader. It is a beautiful volume, worthy of a place of honor on the bookshelf of anyone who appreciates the wild humor and intelligent puns of Wm. Mark Simmons. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Better than Dreampark
Review: Mark Simmons has returned to the dealers' shelves with a vengeance. His two earlier books in this series, The Net of Dreams and When Dreams Collide were published, respectively, in 1990 and 1992. And then we waited. And waited. And waited some more.
Finally, comes the third novel, The Woman of his Dreams, as part of a rather marvelous trilogy. In The Woman of his Dreams, Simmons pulls out all the stops. How many protagonists can dance on the head of a pin? Who will live? Who will die? Will Misty Dawn reappear, and will anyone love her as she should be loved. And what about Mike Streaker and his avatar Daggoth the Dark? Or is there even any Streaker left, or only the avatar roaming endlessly in a cybernetic maze that is slowly being destroyed by something from outside--something too horrible to name. And then there is poor Ripley. Is he he or is he she or is he/she just Memorex? The answer to that question will amuse the reader, along with exposing him/her to some profound thoughts about who and what we are.
Even more fun is checking back through The Net of Dreams and When Dreams Collide to see the skillful manner in which Simmons re-edited the two volumes to bring them into sync with current computer technobabble.
Finally, Meisha-Merlin has done a wonderful job of presenting this book to the grateful reader. It is a beautiful volume, worthy of a place of honor on the bookshelf of anyone who appreciates the wild humor and intelligent puns of Wm. Mark Simmons. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Full Contact Romp
Review: This one is flat-out superb. A solid, satisfying and full-contact romp of a read that hits all the right marks and pushes all the right buttons. Epic fantasy without the stiff neck, science fiction without the technobabble, and enough trademark Simmons punnage to warrant drawing and quartering the man. A gem of a collection.
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Summary: Full Contact Romp
Review: This one is flat-out superb. A solid, satisfying and full-contact romp of a read that hits all the right marks and pushes all the right buttons. Epic fantasy without the stiff neck, science fiction without the technobabble, and enough trademark Simmons punnage to warrant drawing and quartering the man. A gem of a collection.
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Summary: A "Dream" of a Compliation
Review: This three novel compilation was totally worth the week it took me to finish reading it - and it only took a week because I had to eat, sleep, and get some work done! DREAMLAND CHRONICLES is totally worth the time and effort to read. It's full of great imagery, well developed characters, and some really groaners of puns. William Mark Simmons did a great job of combining humor and adventure in a well crafted universe that will change the way you think about virtual reality - and reality itself. It's well worth the investment of time and money.
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Summary: WARNING:THIS BOOK IS TOO FUNNY FOR WORDS
Review: Well I just got done reading this book and must issue the following warning to those who read this.DO NOT READ THIS BOOK IF YOU ARE: a)trying to go to sleep. This book will upset your sleep patterns and you will regret this.b)lacking any form of a sense of Humor. If you don't got it, you won't get it.c)under any way shape or form driving.It could kill you and that's not good.d)taking any medication or suffering from recent surgery in the abdominal area. Too much laghfter could split stiches or cause a reaction with medication. If your not suffering from any of the afor mentioned things then read on.
One prepare for many puns.Lots of puns. Some like to hide in wait and ambush you, while others stir themselves over a long period of time. Prepare for a massive assault on anything and everything. Nothing is safe from being used. Even Fed Ex gets hit at one point. Enjoy this book and have much fun for several hours/days/weeks or however long it takes to fininsh.
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