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Dreaming Void (Paperback)

by Peter F Hamilton (Author)

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Paperback: 600 pages
Publisher: Pan Macmillan (May 2 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 033044302X
ISBN-13: 978-0330443029
Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11 x 5.2 cm
Shipping Weight: 422 g

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In the tradition of grand-scale SF sagas that explore the potential of human evolution, this densely plotted and intensely thought-provoking opener for Hamilton's Void trilogy takes place roughly 1,000 years after the events of 2006's Judas Unchained. Humankind in the 34th century has effectively conquered mortality, but many humans are still searching for existential transcendence, and a growing number believe the answer can be found inside the Void at the galactic center. Once thought to be an enormous black hole, the Void, which supposedly contains an entire micro-universe inside an impenetrable event horizon, slowly devours stars to sustain itself. If left unchecked, it will eventually consume the entire galaxy. When the technologically augmented telepath Inigo begins experiencing revelatory dreams, his shared visions ignite a mass pilgrimage to the Void, which some believe will trigger the apocalypse. Readers can expect big ideas and big story lines as well as big cliffhangers at the novel's conclusion. (Apr.)
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AD 3580. The Intersolar Commonwealth has spread through the galaxy to over a thousand star systems. It is a culture of rich diversity with a place for everyone. A powerful navy protects it from any hostile species that may lurk among the stars. For Commonwealth citizens, even death has been overcome. At its centre is a massive black hole. This Void is not a natural artefact. Inside there is a strange universe where the laws of physics are very different to those we know. It is slowly consuming the other stars of the galactic core - one day it will have devoured the entire galaxy. Inigo, a human, has started to dream of a wonderful existence of the Void. He has a following of millions of believers. They now clamour to make a pilgrimage into the Void to live the life they have been shown. Other starfaring species fear their migration will cause the Void to expand again. They are prepared to stop them no matter what the cost. And so the pilgrimage begins...

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3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Feelings on Two Separate Stories, Oct 23 2009

By	Jim (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Dreaming Void (Mass Market Paperback)

I have mixed feelings on this book primarily because of its "book within a book" structure. I was a big fan of Hamilton's Pandora's Star and Judas Unchained, which are set in the same universe (The Commonwealth) 1500 years earlier than Dreaming Void. In the DV, I really like how Hamilton imagines the Commonwealth universe having developed over a relatively long period of time. The characters and story lines in this part of the book are compelling and make for a good read. Hamilton has an incredible imagination. What I dislike about the book is the other storyline, told through a series of dreams and taking place in a medieval/fantasy world where people have psychic abilities. The characters in this story line are not particularly interesting or developed up to Hamilton's usual standard. I tend to find fantasy novels cheesy, and this storyline is no exception. Worst of all, alternating every chapter between the two story lines breaks the rhythm and momentum of the overall product. I really wish Hamilton had just spent his time exploring the Commonwealth storylines more, because he built up such a rich and compelling universe in the original Commonwealth Saga.

Overall, I would say that if you're a fan of Hamilton's and enjoyed Pandora's Star and Judas Unchained, the void trilogy is worth a look -- I am currently reading the second book in the series despite my dissatisfaction with the fantasy storyline. If you are unfamiliar with the original Commonwealth Saga, I would definitely recommend reading that instead (it really should be read first in any event). If you are unfamiliar with Hamilton generally, be patient while reading his books; they take a long time to build and are at times slow and plodding. The benefits of his style are the richly developed characters and worlds. The downside is his tendency to be overly descriptive of sometimes irrelevant facts, like describing in detail what everyone eats for breakfast -- I don't care that they eat French toast in space!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Richard V. Godsell Burlington, Ontario, Canada, Sep 18 2008

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This review is from: The Dreaming Void (Hardcover)

Never have I read a book this good since "Dune", Yes, you heard me. "The Dreaming Void" reminds me of when Frank Herbert first started. Stories within stories, action, edge of your seat, stay up all night to finish, kind of book. Aliens, Religious Crazies, Sexual Stuff, and of course, Medieval Super Powers all rolled into one fantastic story. 624 pages of everything you ever wanted in a Scifi story. And in October, part 2 comes out and you can only order it through Amazon, because it's from the UK and the American edition doesn't come out until March 24, 2009. So, all the more reason to read this now because it's about to knock off all the other books on the best sellers list. The author is Peter F. Hamilton, an unknown here in the States, but a very popular writer in the UK. Take my word for it and my many other personalities living inside me and buy this book. YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY! Right, Sparticus? No, I'm Sparticus, No, I am, Stop it!

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2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment, Jul 1 2009

By	R. Elliott "Tirebiter" (Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Interesting book, with good character development and several compelling storylines. However, this is really a prequel. Nothing is resolved at the end, and all the storylines are left hanging, to be completed in "The Temporal Void". There are no indications that it is Chapter One, or first in a series. Big disappointment to me after completing 580 pages with no ending.

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