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Unfettered: Trapped in an Alien Hell
A science fiction novella in the tradition of H. G. Wells and Lewis Padgett.
A dry, somewhat droll and witty tale of three famous men's reactions to finding themselves in a most unusual afterlife.
A dry, somewhat droll and witty tale of three famous men's reactions to finding themselves in a most unusual afterlife.
70 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 3, 2012
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David VanDyke
79 books234 followersDavid VanDyke is a former Army Airborne soldier and later, an Air Force officer. He lives in the Tucson area with his wife and three dogs. Look him up at davidvandykeauthor.com
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October 25, 2012
Imaginative, amusing and meaningful
I downloaded this novella by a fluke of luck. It kept me interested from the beginning to end, made me think of the weird reasons that might lie behind someone's desire to torture other people or living beings, and despite the quirky and murky afterlife in which the three main characters found themselves, it succeeded to put a smile on my face.
What I really liked is the feel of absurd, the sense of humor and the analytic way of thinking of the three main characters while coping with difficult circumstances.
I can't tell you more because I'll spoil the story for you in case you decide to read it, which I recommend.
I downloaded this novella by a fluke of luck. It kept me interested from the beginning to end, made me think of the weird reasons that might lie behind someone's desire to torture other people or living beings, and despite the quirky and murky afterlife in which the three main characters found themselves, it succeeded to put a smile on my face.
What I really liked is the feel of absurd, the sense of humor and the analytic way of thinking of the three main characters while coping with difficult circumstances.
I can't tell you more because I'll spoil the story for you in case you decide to read it, which I recommend.
March 19, 2013
"Why am I here? Is this all there is? What's behind that door?" Fundamental questions that humans need to be answered.
The story may begin with a many-times-used setting, but it quickly takes a sharp turn into the unexpected.
Many years ago, I read "The Gates Of Creation," by Philip José Farmer. "Unfettered" repeatedly flashed the feel of Farmer's story, yet definitely retains its originality.
The author manages to develop the characters in a short span as well, including some of their less than desirable traits - that make us all human. Yes, most will know the names before they are openly offered - that does not detract from the story, which is short, and does not wander off course with pages of fluff, which I despise. (points for that)
Now, to one of those 'human' questions: Is that all there is?
Next installment?
The story may begin with a many-times-used setting, but it quickly takes a sharp turn into the unexpected.
Many years ago, I read "The Gates Of Creation," by Philip José Farmer. "Unfettered" repeatedly flashed the feel of Farmer's story, yet definitely retains its originality.
The author manages to develop the characters in a short span as well, including some of their less than desirable traits - that make us all human. Yes, most will know the names before they are openly offered - that does not detract from the story, which is short, and does not wander off course with pages of fluff, which I despise. (points for that)
Now, to one of those 'human' questions: Is that all there is?
Next installment?
June 4, 2013
Heaven never looked so good, because it isn't. Dry humor and an intellectual hero along the lines of Sherlock Holmes make this story rather fun but nothing to blow you away. I will admit that the portrayal of heaven and the questions associated with it read like a manifesto against blind acceptance of anything, a social commentary if I've ever heard one.
January 27, 2014
This was a interesting book.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. just about the time you think you've got it figured out, it takes off in an entirely different direction. Very thought provoking.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. just about the time you think you've got it figured out, it takes off in an entirely different direction. Very thought provoking.
March 20, 2015
What a weird story
I generally like anything written by David VanDyke, but I must admit that Unfettered is weird and strange. But good, very good and leaves you wanting a sequel (I think).
I generally like anything written by David VanDyke, but I must admit that Unfettered is weird and strange. But good, very good and leaves you wanting a sequel (I think).
October 17, 2012
Kept me interested..but I did not actually understand until the end who one of the characters was and then I had to google it to see if they were the same person
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