Dreams of the Dying: The Dark Corners of Our Minds Paperback – 3 December 2020

Très bon livre je le recommande à tous. Pour les francophones, cette lecture est pour les intermédiaires à avancés car il est d'une bonne grosse épaisseur donc peut prendre un certain temps pour terminer la lecture.

Livro veio rapido e bem embalado, em perfeito estado! Minha maior surpresa é por já estar no Brasil e ser a edição original.E finalmente coloquei minhas mãos nesse livro! Agora é ler!

Having played Enderal, I got into the book with some preestablished knowledge, but I am certain it'd be perfectly enjoyable for someone who hasn't played the game as it introduces the necessary concepts very well (they have also been changed quite a lot from those in the game).I loved the rich world, the magic system, the language for the makehu, and the tropical setting in general. The evocative writing really helped me see the colours, almost smell the smells (and stenches), and feel the heat. The humour was superb too.The main cast of characters are complex with real flaws and weaknesses, backgrounds and a fair share of traumas. The more you find out about these things the more you understand the characters and their motivations.The social commentary was interesting and explored a lot of topics from multiple angles which was a breath of fresh air.I really enjoyed the pacing and how gripping it all was, I was always so curious to know what happens next, I had a hard time putting the book down.The hard cover edition is wonderfully well-made, and the 100-something extra illustrated appendix not found in the ebook version is well-worth the price.I've finished the ebook version and have been listening to the music version of the audiobook, while re-reading the hardcover. The audiobook narration is superb, and really love that the voice actor of Jespar is reading it out, he has an amazing range and just makes me not want to stop listening! Upon rereading, a lot of foreshadowing is dropped which now make a lot more sense to me, and have been having a lot of "aha!" moments on the re-listen.This book is an obvious work of passion, and I will remember it fondly for a long time. Cannot wait for the second book!

Honestly this book has to be the highest of quality of self published books.This edition is one of my favourite ever hardbacks, the dust jacket is a work of art & not only that the naked hardback also has the same artwork and the texture is divine. I can’t stop admiring it, I love it so much..I know this edition is pricey, but is worth every penny. If you love dark rich fantasy & a character driven story & a passion to support indie authors, please treat yourself to Dreams of the Dying hardback. You won’t regret it, it’s a hidden gem that deserves much more recognition!.I know nothing of the game Enderal so I went into this book blind. The raving reviews & the books cover had me completely intrigued..Dreams of the Dying is a psychological horror fantasy. So there’s a great deal of attention on mental health and isn’t for a younger audience, it’s definitely more for the mature minds..The book is a meandering slow burn, especially the beginning but the creation is worth it, the world building, the characters and the storytelling is all phenomenal. The author has a talent for depth, vividness and exploration. His writing is realistically raw and deeply breathtaking, he really knows how to get into the readers mind, engrossing us by the dynamics and narration. The characters especially the protagonist Jesper are so well fleshed out, I couldn’t help feeling utterly immersed in their thoughts & emotions. Jesper is a relatable character who has suffered tremendously and you can tell he’s been written with a lot of care.

It's really difficult to write a review for this book without making it personal, because I feel that this book will resonate deeply with anyone who was exposed to chronic mental illness.I don't see this book mentioned too much on social media but I hope that can change because it has not only an incredible fantasy world building and the exploration of dream worlds, but the most immersive aspect is the characters and how deeply you get to see their thought process, their crippling struggles, which often felt almost "too intimate", making me think "am I even allowed to know this character and what's going on through his mind at such a profound level".I felt a very special bond with several characters but especially Jespar and the second part of the book was impossible to put down. As incredible as this might sound, the 700 pages felt so raw and real that it'll definitely be very hard to move on now that I've finished it. I'm counting down the days til Book 2 and the rest of the series 🙂