Luminarium Audiobook

" This book blew me away. It's creative in a way that is just astounding. The premise is huge. "

" The author's solid knowledge of Eastern religion, specifically Hinduism, is cleverly married to the theme of transcendental experiences brought on by experimental new technology. Add to this the personal and professional crisies of the protagonist and the overall character-driven nature of the plot, and you have a dense but very engaging read. "

" A lot of theorizing on the convergence of technology and faith and religion and the internet, so the ideas were interesting, but the actual plot and characters were less so. "

" Didn't get what all the fuss was about...kept waiting for the big revelation, but it never came. "

" So well written with a compelling plot line. One of those books that after you close it after a session of reading, you can't shake this strange feeling. It requires your attention but also rewards you for it. "

" Luminarium gets off to a very promising start and has lots of interesting ideas kicking around, but sputters to, I felt, an ultimately not-quite-satisfying conclusion. I don't know exactly what a satisfying conclusion to this story would've been. I'd still recommend it as an absolutely worthwhile, though-provoking read. "

" I was very interested to see where this was going to go, but felt a little let down by the end... one of those reads that I couldn't put down. "

" In my new top ten of all time. "

" Really wanted to like this one more than I did. But there were just too many strange and unconnected things that I didn't "get" so much. Oh well. "

" One of the most interesting novels I have ever read. I had to go back and re-read whole sections when I finished it. "

" fun if a bit tidy-widy "

" Well, I am stuck here on bedrest and my proxy brought me this from the library. I call it a poor man's Murikami. Speaking of which, I need the new Murikami - NOW! "

" One of my favorite contemporary writers. This is a compelling, challenging, and very funny novel. See my review in the October issue of the Texas Observer. "

" Not sure why people say this is a hard read. Maybe it's existential, but it's also very entertaining and well written. "