Review of A Ticket to My Dreams

[Mayang Bature]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Ticket to My Dreams" by Charles R. Hill.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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For months, Charles R. Hill had recurring dreams about the same extraterrestrial family. He got friendly with this family and some of their friends, and the dreams felt so real. He began to wonder if those were not just dreams but messages indicating that we are not the only ones in the universe. "A Ticket to My Dreams" chronicles Charles' adventures with his new friends, aided by his dachshund companion, Samson.

This book tells the story of Charles and his adventures in simple and straightforward language. Because many concepts were alien in nature, this style of writing aided in their comprehension. Whenever they visited a different place via dream state or thought transference, the description, smell of the environment, and everything he felt were properly relayed. These details engrossed me in the story and are due in large part to the author's photographic and retentive memory. Sometimes, Charles posed questions to gain a better understanding of these worlds, such as the physics of their technologies and their way of life. The explanations of such things were relatable and aided in the overall assimilation of these experiences.

The book assumed an organized structure with eighteen short chapters, one for each dream. This structure also aided in character development, as characters maintained a consistent demeanor throughout, making their presence easily discernible. Even though the story was sometimes dialogue-driven, I did not mind because, like Charles, I was curious about the strange experiences. Everything was dumbed down for Charles, and I appreciate the patience required.

A few things that I would have liked to learn more about were skimmed over. It was, for example, forbidden to live on the recreation planet, Niclatae, indefinitely. I would have loved to know who makes such rules and why, because that planet was like something out of a dream—pun intended. I also found it strange when artificially created androids occasionally expressed human emotions, such as missing someone. Once, a super-advanced species didn't know what “flabbergasted” meant. These minor details bothered me and left me with unanswered questions. The few errors I discovered did not detract from my enjoyment of the book; thus, I rate it a 4 out of 5 because of the unanswered questions I had.

Charles is a new author who created a really engaging story that would resonate with readers with a flair for adventure. Even though it's listed as nonfiction, fans of sci-fi and utopian stories would enjoy it too. Because of the numerous concepts introduced, this book has tremendous potential for a fictional series. Finally, the absence of profanity and intense erotica make this book suitable for younger audiences.

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[Jennifer Coxon]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Ticket to My Dreams" by Charles R. Hill.]
Even though it's listed as nonfiction, fans of sci-fi and utopian stories would enjoy it too. Because of the numerous concepts introduced, this book has tremendous potential for a fictional series. Finally, the absence of profanity and intense erotica make this book suitable for younger audiences.

What an interesting concept to have recurring dreams and the ability to explore them enough to write a book. I agree it seems weird that this would be classified as non-fiction as I think others would class this in the sci-fi genre. A great review that has garnered my interest in this book.

[Miracle Oge Adaeze]

"The book assumed an organized structure with eighteen short chapters, one for each dream." The book seem well organized. Kudos to the author. Thank you for the review.

[Chuks Ogechukwu Bianca]

An Interesting review. Will definitely check the book out to see how things eventually did end for charles. Congrats on a well written review

[Marina Flisvou]

Your detailed analysis of the book's structure, style, and content provides valuable information for potential readers. It's clear that you appreciated the author's straightforward and descriptive writing style, which helped you immerse yourself in the story's alien environments and concepts. Your review provides valuable insights for readers interested in this genre and style of writing.