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DEAD [as A Doorpost] (2000)

by Naomi Kramer(Favorite Author)

3.79 of 5 Votes: 4

languge

English

genre

Paranormal Fantasy

series

DEAD[ish]

review 1: This just has to be read, in order, with the other two books in the series. They aren't really separate books, more like different chapters in a single story. Even combined they constitute a novella, not a novel, and there could be more material. This was a clever way to get a short story out there, looking like a book. That said, I found the story engaging, the characters well-drawn, and the story entertaining. Not great art, but a good quick read.
review 2: I thought this one was as funny as the first! Which I'm glad of since I didn't really care for the 2nd one. I love that in this one you get to see Kramer's version of heaven, which sounds awesome! It is literally about having a good time. You've done your time and now you get to relax and party! ... moreHot tubs, harps that sound like electric guitars, and surfing are only a few of the heavenly attractions.So you would think that with all that awesomeness going on that dead wife Melissa could learn to enjoy herself and let her still alive husband John live out the rest of his days in peace. But no, she wants heaven to be just like Earth was (poor gal). Melissa can't handle the idea that her earthly views of sex, monogamy, and nudity aren't upheld in heaven so she decides that she will only be happy if she can be with John again and basically relive their boring earthly existence for the rest of eternity.John, however, is actually kind of glad that Melissa is gone so he can have some freedom. As much as he loved her he needed to be able to be his own person and move on but that thought didn't last long as he ends up dead and in heaven with Linda as his guide and can't remember an iota about his death. Along with such a eccentric character like Linda he now has to deal with be married all over again, even though heaven does not go by the same guidelines as earth. John wants to experience and enjoy heaven the way it is meant to be but Melissa will not let go of her earthly ties.Come to find out there is quite the twist on John's death. I kind of thought that was where the story was going to go but I can't say that I knew that's what was going to happen exactly. But I wasn't really that surprised by the turn of events. I guess what it comes down to is if you're crazy in life, you're crazy in death.Other likes:*All the different POVs*Overall character development for Linda, Trent, and Krystal*Work is meant to be fun!All in all this was a great conclusion to the series. I thought it was absolutely hilarious and I loved how it challenged peoples' normal preconceptions of what heaven would be like. I really hope when I die that I go to Kramer's idea of heaven :)Lots of crude and strong language along with some somewhat disturbing subject matters. Not recommended if you get easily offended. less

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