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The Dead Are Online
Our dearly departed are now online. It started with a few messages here and there. Few believed and many were skeptical. But once the dead began using Facetime and Skype, the game changed. Now almost everyone believes, including the president of the United States. Life after death is accepted as fact.
Families and friends are united. A homesick college student become friends with the uncle who died before she was born. Dead twins entertain the patrons of a restaurant with their daily comedy routine. A man killed by a drunk driver is brought back to his wife and young daughter, while an atheist struggles to reconcile his worldview with the new reality.
It's all wonderful, except there's a dark evil force. The Arcide. The Arcide has always been around, but it's not until the barriers between living and dead fall, that it gains enough strength to become a significant threat to our world.
Not recommended for those under the age of 17
Families and friends are united. A homesick college student become friends with the uncle who died before she was born. Dead twins entertain the patrons of a restaurant with their daily comedy routine. A man killed by a drunk driver is brought back to his wife and young daughter, while an atheist struggles to reconcile his worldview with the new reality.
It's all wonderful, except there's a dark evil force. The Arcide. The Arcide has always been around, but it's not until the barriers between living and dead fall, that it gains enough strength to become a significant threat to our world.
Not recommended for those under the age of 17
- GenresParanormal
357 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 5, 2014
3 people are currently reading
36 people want to read
About the author
Dina Roberts
4 books29 followersHello there!!!
I've been writing novels since I was in high school. Unfortunately only a few are available outside plastic bins in a cluttered room in our house. Or worse, on an old disk somewhere...out there.
My novel The Dead are Online can read for free online.
https://deadareonline.blogspot.com/20...
My novel about a young woman with Neurofibromatosis, Thirty Cats is available on Kindle.
P.S-I did not write the French book about addiction. I bet it's cool and helpful, though.
Though I'm autistic and don't love group gatherings, I would kind of like to have a conference with all the other Dina Roberts out there.
I've been writing novels since I was in high school. Unfortunately only a few are available outside plastic bins in a cluttered room in our house. Or worse, on an old disk somewhere...out there.
My novel The Dead are Online can read for free online.
https://deadareonline.blogspot.com/20...
My novel about a young woman with Neurofibromatosis, Thirty Cats is available on Kindle.
P.S-I did not write the French book about addiction. I bet it's cool and helpful, though.
Though I'm autistic and don't love group gatherings, I would kind of like to have a conference with all the other Dina Roberts out there.
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June 5, 2014
This is a great book despite the fact that the author is in probable need of a brain transplant.
I think I'd like this book much more if someone else had written it.
I love the premise. I love the characters. I love the storyline. But this whole author thing is more hell than heaven. I think reading is so much more fun.
What is this book about? Dead people online. Stephen King mentioned the idea on April 29 on Twitter. I published my novel a few days later. I'm a very fast writer.
Okay...I'm joking. I'm a fast writer, but not that fast.
I did think it was cool that Stephen King liked my idea. I mean not that he knew it was my idea. But since he had the same idea that I had, and he did seem intrigued by it: I would guess it means he'd like my idea.
I'm hoping he writes a book about dead people online; it makes people interested in the subject, and then people want to read more books about the subject.
Thanks to JK Rowling, tons of people are now interested in wizards. Thanks to Charlene Harris and Stephanie Meyer, tons of people are now interested in vampires. So I hope Stephen King does that for online ghosts.
Really. First we had wizards being all popular. Then vampires. Now it's zombies. I think the online dead needs to be the next big thing.
P.S-in case you're wondering...I'm not an actual ghost. Although there could be some on GoodReads. You never know.....
I think I'd like this book much more if someone else had written it.
I love the premise. I love the characters. I love the storyline. But this whole author thing is more hell than heaven. I think reading is so much more fun.
What is this book about? Dead people online. Stephen King mentioned the idea on April 29 on Twitter. I published my novel a few days later. I'm a very fast writer.
Okay...I'm joking. I'm a fast writer, but not that fast.
I did think it was cool that Stephen King liked my idea. I mean not that he knew it was my idea. But since he had the same idea that I had, and he did seem intrigued by it: I would guess it means he'd like my idea.
I'm hoping he writes a book about dead people online; it makes people interested in the subject, and then people want to read more books about the subject.
Thanks to JK Rowling, tons of people are now interested in wizards. Thanks to Charlene Harris and Stephanie Meyer, tons of people are now interested in vampires. So I hope Stephen King does that for online ghosts.
Really. First we had wizards being all popular. Then vampires. Now it's zombies. I think the online dead needs to be the next big thing.
P.S-in case you're wondering...I'm not an actual ghost. Although there could be some on GoodReads. You never know.....
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June 14, 2014I apologize if this gets posted twice - I'm still learning this site and how it all works.
Okay, let me start off by saying this isn’t what I normally gravitate towards, in terms of fiction. Paranormal to me is focused on whatever anomaly happened to cause the otherwise normal world to become special, whether it’s character-based or plot driven. This book had two things I don’t often encounter in my usual reads: third-person omniscient POV, plus it was character-driven to the point of which the plot seemed almost like an afterthought. I’m aware that books like this exist, and many people like them, but it’s just not what I would choose to read. So why did I read this? The premise is original and intriguing – the dead suddenly being able to communicate with the living via popular social networking platforms and text messaging. I imagined what life would be like if that were the case, and thought, I’ve got to find out what happens!
To be totally honest, the first few chapters had me wondering if I would finish the book. I had a hard time connecting with the characters and trouble picturing where the book was going. I felt like I was just dropped into the characters’ world and left to fend for myself. That and the third person omniscient POV was strange for me; inevitably it’s harder to connect when you’re on the outside looking in.
That being said, once I read a little further, the characters began to grow on me. I found myself looking forward to reading about them, wondering how they connected to one another and what the consequences of communication with the dead would be. Towards the end, I truly enjoyed reading about their lives and was more than a little surprised by the abrupt ending. Though I suppose I shouldn’t have been, it ended as it began – I was dropped into the world at the beginning, then plucked out at the end.
What I liked: The characterization. Dina’s ability to write people is amazing – their thoughts, actions, reactions – all of it is very plausible and natural. Phillip particularly struck a chord with me, as I was married to that personality for years (though I hope I wasn’t as pathetic as Jennifer, I probably was). It was as if she knew my ex-husband – I was really astounded by how well she wrote the characters. I laughed out loud at Zoe’s comparison of nose-picking to masturbation! It was little details and thoughts like that, which brought the characters to life for me. I found myself fully ensconced in their plight and loving the interactions between the characters, both living and deceased. I also liked the exploration of what would happen if the dead could communicate with the living in a mainstream fashion, both the benefits and the fallout. While I could tell Dina was injecting her personal ideology into the book, it was done in a way that wasn’t overt and annoying (unlike how it was handled in The Fault in our Stars). I loved the feeling that I was connecting with her as I was reading this book – like she shared a bit of herself in the writing.
What I disliked: There were a few things that bothered me. The biggest one was the incidental plot. Having no clear path of where the book was going made me feel a little shipwrecked reading it. Strangely enough, the hardest section of the book to write (at least for me), the middle, is nailed. It’s just the beginning and the end that seem abrupt and unstructured. The ending in particular had me scratching my head and really wishing there was more. While the build-up was great for the final showdown, the actual scene itself almost felt rushed; I would have liked to have seen more for that few minutes when all hell breaks loose. Then with the POV, while I get that with so many characters it is a necessity, I didn’t like being spoon-fed absolutely everything. Classic show don’t tell, but the thing is, it is already being shown – the dialogue and actions illustrate much of what the omniscient voice tells and I found some of it unnecessary. I say that but at the same time, I’m not used to reading this voice, so that may be how it’s done. The final issue I had was with editing. I found a few grammatical errors, extra quotation marks and even incorrect names that made reading a little confusing.
All in all, I very much enjoyed reading The Dead are Online. The characters were interesting and well-written. I think with a little tightening of the omniscient voice and a clearly defined beginning and ending, this book would be unstoppable. Definitely looking forward to reading the sequel, if and when it happens!
Okay, let me start off by saying this isn’t what I normally gravitate towards, in terms of fiction. Paranormal to me is focused on whatever anomaly happened to cause the otherwise normal world to become special, whether it’s character-based or plot driven. This book had two things I don’t often encounter in my usual reads: third-person omniscient POV, plus it was character-driven to the point of which the plot seemed almost like an afterthought. I’m aware that books like this exist, and many people like them, but it’s just not what I would choose to read. So why did I read this? The premise is original and intriguing – the dead suddenly being able to communicate with the living via popular social networking platforms and text messaging. I imagined what life would be like if that were the case, and thought, I’ve got to find out what happens!
To be totally honest, the first few chapters had me wondering if I would finish the book. I had a hard time connecting with the characters and trouble picturing where the book was going. I felt like I was just dropped into the characters’ world and left to fend for myself. That and the third person omniscient POV was strange for me; inevitably it’s harder to connect when you’re on the outside looking in.
That being said, once I read a little further, the characters began to grow on me. I found myself looking forward to reading about them, wondering how they connected to one another and what the consequences of communication with the dead would be. Towards the end, I truly enjoyed reading about their lives and was more than a little surprised by the abrupt ending. Though I suppose I shouldn’t have been, it ended as it began – I was dropped into the world at the beginning, then plucked out at the end.
What I liked: The characterization. Dina’s ability to write people is amazing – their thoughts, actions, reactions – all of it is very plausible and natural. Phillip particularly struck a chord with me, as I was married to that personality for years (though I hope I wasn’t as pathetic as Jennifer, I probably was). It was as if she knew my ex-husband – I was really astounded by how well she wrote the characters. I laughed out loud at Zoe’s comparison of nose-picking to masturbation! It was little details and thoughts like that, which brought the characters to life for me. I found myself fully ensconced in their plight and loving the interactions between the characters, both living and deceased. I also liked the exploration of what would happen if the dead could communicate with the living in a mainstream fashion, both the benefits and the fallout. While I could tell Dina was injecting her personal ideology into the book, it was done in a way that wasn’t overt and annoying (unlike how it was handled in The Fault in our Stars). I loved the feeling that I was connecting with her as I was reading this book – like she shared a bit of herself in the writing.
What I disliked: There were a few things that bothered me. The biggest one was the incidental plot. Having no clear path of where the book was going made me feel a little shipwrecked reading it. Strangely enough, the hardest section of the book to write (at least for me), the middle, is nailed. It’s just the beginning and the end that seem abrupt and unstructured. The ending in particular had me scratching my head and really wishing there was more. While the build-up was great for the final showdown, the actual scene itself almost felt rushed; I would have liked to have seen more for that few minutes when all hell breaks loose. Then with the POV, while I get that with so many characters it is a necessity, I didn’t like being spoon-fed absolutely everything. Classic show don’t tell, but the thing is, it is already being shown – the dialogue and actions illustrate much of what the omniscient voice tells and I found some of it unnecessary. I say that but at the same time, I’m not used to reading this voice, so that may be how it’s done. The final issue I had was with editing. I found a few grammatical errors, extra quotation marks and even incorrect names that made reading a little confusing.
All in all, I very much enjoyed reading The Dead are Online. The characters were interesting and well-written. I think with a little tightening of the omniscient voice and a clearly defined beginning and ending, this book would be unstoppable. Definitely looking forward to reading the sequel, if and when it happens!
July 21, 2014
A different way of looking at our social media sites which is innovative, unique and thought provoking.
Review Of Dina Roberts’ book ‘The Dead Are Online’
The novel ‘The Dead Are Online’ is a masterpiece. The author has really given to her readers via this novel, a different way of looking at our social media sites which is innovative, unique and thought provoking. The book is easy to understand and the flow of the story is smooth. The author through her marvellous narrative skills has put forward philosophical ideas also through this very same book. Truly, Dina Roberts has challenged the way a 21st century modern novel can be written.
The work penned by Roberts is carefully formatted in the form of chapters based during a particular month where in each chapter a certain group of characters sharing an overall common bond is spoken about. This system of chapter formation reminded me of Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ where Stoker presents his chapters as diary, Dictaphone or journal entries. The language is simple and easy to understand and the flow of the chapters is smooth. Although the author has introduced many characters in her story, her style of presenting her chapters makes it easy for the reader to remember all these characters and the common link they share with one another. Reading the initial chapters will make one so engrossed in the plot of the book that it will surely turn into a page scroller (page turner) for the reader.
The characters in the story are lifelike whom we can understand and empathize with. In the novel we seem to be drawn into the individual lives of these characters in a way that has never been done before. Through the unique subdivision of chapters, we are drawn into the lonely atheist life of Dennis, the unusual life of Christina and her daughter, the successful life of Philip who dominates the lives of all those who care for him, Jennifer who suffers from an inferiority complex, Taylor who is obsessed about her weight and food intake, Zoe who wants to get away from the man her father has chosen for her to marry, Arthur who is madly in love with his gay husband, Eugene who is having trouble with his fiancé Anna etc.
The plot of the story is unique and very modern in keeping with the social media we use on a daily basis like FaceTime, Twitter, Facebook etc. Through these mediums, the author shows us a way of connecting with the dead which is fanciful but nice to read and ponder over. Through this unique novel, Roberts has manipulated time, innovation and the supernatural to make us want to devour the contents of the book at a really fast pace.
Although the story is mainly centred on characters belonging to one family, many themes crop up during the reading of this unusual book which has been indirectly tackled by the author in a very professional way. Indeed, the book is the work of a professional and Roberts through her writings gives ample evidence of this. The themes tackled in this book are:
1. Reincarnation
2. Life after death
3. Heaven and Hell
4. Evil Spirits
5. Atheism
6. Agnosticism etc.
The book is inviting to read and the title is apt to what is contained in the book. There is a certain amount of suspense in the book which is placed in the right place at the right time in due measures without leaving the original plot. The book deals with everyday themes which a reader can relate with
.
From this work of Dina Roberts, one can take home the following key ideas:
1. That death is not the end of love
2. That the supernatural is a phenomenon which is interesting to research upon and
3. That we must shower our love on our loved ones while they are alive for we may never be able to do the same after their death…well, at least not in the usual way.
Lastly, I want to thank Dina Roberts for enriching the world of literature with her book.
Review Of Dina Roberts’ book ‘The Dead Are Online’
The novel ‘The Dead Are Online’ is a masterpiece. The author has really given to her readers via this novel, a different way of looking at our social media sites which is innovative, unique and thought provoking. The book is easy to understand and the flow of the story is smooth. The author through her marvellous narrative skills has put forward philosophical ideas also through this very same book. Truly, Dina Roberts has challenged the way a 21st century modern novel can be written.
The work penned by Roberts is carefully formatted in the form of chapters based during a particular month where in each chapter a certain group of characters sharing an overall common bond is spoken about. This system of chapter formation reminded me of Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ where Stoker presents his chapters as diary, Dictaphone or journal entries. The language is simple and easy to understand and the flow of the chapters is smooth. Although the author has introduced many characters in her story, her style of presenting her chapters makes it easy for the reader to remember all these characters and the common link they share with one another. Reading the initial chapters will make one so engrossed in the plot of the book that it will surely turn into a page scroller (page turner) for the reader.
The characters in the story are lifelike whom we can understand and empathize with. In the novel we seem to be drawn into the individual lives of these characters in a way that has never been done before. Through the unique subdivision of chapters, we are drawn into the lonely atheist life of Dennis, the unusual life of Christina and her daughter, the successful life of Philip who dominates the lives of all those who care for him, Jennifer who suffers from an inferiority complex, Taylor who is obsessed about her weight and food intake, Zoe who wants to get away from the man her father has chosen for her to marry, Arthur who is madly in love with his gay husband, Eugene who is having trouble with his fiancé Anna etc.
The plot of the story is unique and very modern in keeping with the social media we use on a daily basis like FaceTime, Twitter, Facebook etc. Through these mediums, the author shows us a way of connecting with the dead which is fanciful but nice to read and ponder over. Through this unique novel, Roberts has manipulated time, innovation and the supernatural to make us want to devour the contents of the book at a really fast pace.
Although the story is mainly centred on characters belonging to one family, many themes crop up during the reading of this unusual book which has been indirectly tackled by the author in a very professional way. Indeed, the book is the work of a professional and Roberts through her writings gives ample evidence of this. The themes tackled in this book are:
1. Reincarnation
2. Life after death
3. Heaven and Hell
4. Evil Spirits
5. Atheism
6. Agnosticism etc.
The book is inviting to read and the title is apt to what is contained in the book. There is a certain amount of suspense in the book which is placed in the right place at the right time in due measures without leaving the original plot. The book deals with everyday themes which a reader can relate with
.
From this work of Dina Roberts, one can take home the following key ideas:
1. That death is not the end of love
2. That the supernatural is a phenomenon which is interesting to research upon and
3. That we must shower our love on our loved ones while they are alive for we may never be able to do the same after their death…well, at least not in the usual way.
Lastly, I want to thank Dina Roberts for enriching the world of literature with her book.
July 5, 2014
I was provided a free copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
The Dead Are Online by Dina Roberts: In this urban fantasy the dead can communicate with the living. “Life goes on! The heart does go on! Celine Dion was right all along!” You tag along with several different story lines and find that each person is connected in some way. The question of life after death, religion and the need to keep living is put under scrutiny in this book.
I liked the book, didn’t love it, but definitely liked it. The idea is very interesting. The living can communicate with the recently deceased and those that have been gone for awhile as well. Imagine waking up one day and you get a twitter message or a FB request from your great aunt Millie… The thing is, your great aunt Millie died 30 years ago and now she wants to be your BFF and talk to you about what’s gong on in politics. That would totally freak me out. I think with all the elements in this book, how Dina Roberts approaches life after death and religion from different angles and isn’t preachy about it, it leaves a great ‘what if’ thought in your head that you keep thinking about even after you’ve put the book down. I would be interested to see if there is going to be a second to follow this one up.
The Dead Are Online by Dina Roberts: In this urban fantasy the dead can communicate with the living. “Life goes on! The heart does go on! Celine Dion was right all along!” You tag along with several different story lines and find that each person is connected in some way. The question of life after death, religion and the need to keep living is put under scrutiny in this book.
I liked the book, didn’t love it, but definitely liked it. The idea is very interesting. The living can communicate with the recently deceased and those that have been gone for awhile as well. Imagine waking up one day and you get a twitter message or a FB request from your great aunt Millie… The thing is, your great aunt Millie died 30 years ago and now she wants to be your BFF and talk to you about what’s gong on in politics. That would totally freak me out. I think with all the elements in this book, how Dina Roberts approaches life after death and religion from different angles and isn’t preachy about it, it leaves a great ‘what if’ thought in your head that you keep thinking about even after you’ve put the book down. I would be interested to see if there is going to be a second to follow this one up.
May 23, 2014
The Dead Are Online is a great supernatural book combining many different character stories that intersect with each other in a funny and dramatic way.
I'm not a huge fan of the supernatural genre per se, but it was intriguing to see someone combine modern-day technology with the supernatural. Roberts has a great writing style that paints a vivid picture of what her characters are going through and totally immerses the readers in the story.
The characters are relatable (e.g.: Arthur's contentious relationship with his dad or Christina's concern for her little girl) and I was drawn in to the plot of the dead being able to communicate through technology. I especially liked how the living and the dead interacted and how this became a polarizing issue between both the living and the dead.
If you like complex, yet easy to understand story lines coupled with suspense and humor, then you should definitely read this book!
*Disclaimer* - I know this author (like, in the biblical way!)
I'm not a huge fan of the supernatural genre per se, but it was intriguing to see someone combine modern-day technology with the supernatural. Roberts has a great writing style that paints a vivid picture of what her characters are going through and totally immerses the readers in the story.
The characters are relatable (e.g.: Arthur's contentious relationship with his dad or Christina's concern for her little girl) and I was drawn in to the plot of the dead being able to communicate through technology. I especially liked how the living and the dead interacted and how this became a polarizing issue between both the living and the dead.
If you like complex, yet easy to understand story lines coupled with suspense and humor, then you should definitely read this book!
*Disclaimer* - I know this author (like, in the biblical way!)
January 18, 2015
This was an interesting story about what would happen if our loved ones were suddenly able to communicate with us using technology. Most people are excited about this development and knowing for sure that death is not the end. There are those who refuse to embrace it, and others who worry that very negative consequences are soon to follow. This book follows the lives of a group of people all over the world who are connected to each other in some way. Each chapter updates you on what is going on with the person or people in one city. I initially had trouble keeping everyone's stories straight until I moved past the introductions and the characters started interacting with each other more. The ending was different from what I expected, but I was very happy with it. Despite the potentially negative consequences, I think it would be pretty damn cool to be able to talk to the dead.
***I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the goodreads group LoP, or Lovers of Paranormal***
***I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the goodreads group LoP, or Lovers of Paranormal***
October 10, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. It took a little bit in the beginning and it was a little slow at first, but that was due to the author doing a diligent job introducing all the important characters while slowly revealing how they were connected. It is definitely not a fast read and a bit on the longer side, but that is wisely spent. There are a lot of characters that needed introducing. About a third into it the pace starts picking up and the plot is somewhat revealed. When it comes to the reveal, it seems to end rather quickly leaving me wanting more and with a lot of questions. I wish it the ending was a bit more conclusive since I do prefer an ending over a more of an open-ending kind of book.
The concept was extremely clever and well thought through. I definitely had a blast reading this and will look for more work from this author in the future.
Thanks for sharing this.
I have received this book form the author for an honest review (LoP, lovers of paranormal).
The concept was extremely clever and well thought through. I definitely had a blast reading this and will look for more work from this author in the future.
Thanks for sharing this.
I have received this book form the author for an honest review (LoP, lovers of paranormal).
June 15, 2014
I enjoyed this book. It was a good fun/not so serious read to follow the very serious book that I just finished.
The idea of being able to contact deceased loved ones is enthralling. Reading this made me think of how amazing it would be to speak to my grandparents, or a friend I lost as a teenager again. I liked that The Dead are Online didn't just deal with the good bits - but that it might not be all rainbows and sunshine as the good comes with the bad.
I'm hoping that there will be a squeal, Roberts created this whole alternate world and I would hate to see it not make another appearance.
I was sent an ebook by the author to review.
The idea of being able to contact deceased loved ones is enthralling. Reading this made me think of how amazing it would be to speak to my grandparents, or a friend I lost as a teenager again. I liked that The Dead are Online didn't just deal with the good bits - but that it might not be all rainbows and sunshine as the good comes with the bad.
I'm hoping that there will be a squeal, Roberts created this whole alternate world and I would hate to see it not make another appearance.
I was sent an ebook by the author to review.
December 7, 2014
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. LOP or Lovers of Paranormal*
What if everyone who has died can suddenly communicate again. Through cell phones, Internet, etc that's what starts happening in this book. At first, everyone is ecstatic. Husbands can talk to their dead wives. Parents can speak to children they've lost. All is good. Until its not. With everyone being so happy no one stopped to ask, Why is this happening? Something bad is out there and everyone should be worried.
I really enjoyed this book! It was certainly an original storyline. I thought the technology aspect was very interesting and kept me glued to the book the entire time! If you love paranormal and all things sinister, then this book is for you.
4 'scary computer' Stars!
What if everyone who has died can suddenly communicate again. Through cell phones, Internet, etc that's what starts happening in this book. At first, everyone is ecstatic. Husbands can talk to their dead wives. Parents can speak to children they've lost. All is good. Until its not. With everyone being so happy no one stopped to ask, Why is this happening? Something bad is out there and everyone should be worried.
I really enjoyed this book! It was certainly an original storyline. I thought the technology aspect was very interesting and kept me glued to the book the entire time! If you love paranormal and all things sinister, then this book is for you.
4 'scary computer' Stars!
October 11, 2014
☆☆ I received this book in exchange for an honest review (LoP/Lovers of Paranormal) ☆☆
Crazy concept but could you imagine? Instagram.. Facebook... Tumblr... Twitter... . . what if you really could communicate with the dead online! This book made me think!! In the beginning of the story it was hard for me to gel with the characters but I stuck in & kept reading. The emotions, ups & downs. . . i wanted to see what happens next!! + the abrupt ending... is there a sequel?
All in all, I have never read a story like this and I really enjoyed it! :)
Crazy concept but could you imagine? Instagram.. Facebook... Tumblr... Twitter... . . what if you really could communicate with the dead online! This book made me think!! In the beginning of the story it was hard for me to gel with the characters but I stuck in & kept reading. The emotions, ups & downs. . . i wanted to see what happens next!! + the abrupt ending... is there a sequel?
All in all, I have never read a story like this and I really enjoyed it! :)
October 26, 2014
I was provided with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review (Lovers of Paranormal).
I really, really REALLY loved the idea behind this book. The dead can communicate with the living via social media? Brilliant. This was not your typical ghost story! It was a little slow in the beginning, but the author was weaving all the stories together.
All in all, it was a fantastic story. And honestly, every time I get on Twitter now, I'm wondering if there are really ghosts on Twitter haha.
I gave this book 4 stars.
I really, really REALLY loved the idea behind this book. The dead can communicate with the living via social media? Brilliant. This was not your typical ghost story! It was a little slow in the beginning, but the author was weaving all the stories together.
All in all, it was a fantastic story. And honestly, every time I get on Twitter now, I'm wondering if there are really ghosts on Twitter haha.
I gave this book 4 stars.
September 29, 2014
** I received this book in exchange for an honest review. Lovers of Paranormal, LoP**
Wow. 'The Dead Are Online' was a crazy good read. The storyline was intensely creepy, but in a good way. I liked how it played out. The characters- live, EB and OS were greatly detailed and made them believable. The whole concept of this book was unique. Dina Roberts did an awesome job on the creativity of this story. A great add to your tbr list.
Wow. 'The Dead Are Online' was a crazy good read. The storyline was intensely creepy, but in a good way. I liked how it played out. The characters- live, EB and OS were greatly detailed and made them believable. The whole concept of this book was unique. Dina Roberts did an awesome job on the creativity of this story. A great add to your tbr list.
July 27, 2014
I received a copy of this story in exchange for a honest review. The idea behind seeing the dead and communicating with them is a very interesting topic. I did not enjoy the frequent mentioning of Facebook, twitter and Skype. A younger reader would relate better to the characters in this story. Overall the story was easy to read.
October 10, 2014
I received this book for free from Lop in enxhange for an honest review.
This was a wildly imaginative and fun book to read. I've always wondered what could happen if this was ever a possibility. Each family in the book and their extended families we're interesting but I have to say that Philip and jennifer were nuts! This is definitely a book you should read to find out what happens.
This was a wildly imaginative and fun book to read. I've always wondered what could happen if this was ever a possibility. Each family in the book and their extended families we're interesting but I have to say that Philip and jennifer were nuts! This is definitely a book you should read to find out what happens.
October 10, 2014
Loved the very creative idea of this novel. Although a little confusing at first to keep everyone straight, it all came together nicely and I couldn't wait to see what happened. Relatable characters, compelling storyline and a fun read.
June 27, 2014
I liked to story line of the book. Sometimes it got somewhat mono-toned, but overall, it was a good book. The ending was confusing.
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