Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2013. I bought this after I saw it in the bargain books section, and thought it looked interesting. Be the first to ask a question about The Dark Fields. A burnout at thirty-five, months behind on his book, low on cash, and something of a loser, Eddie Spinola could use a shot in the arm. Idioma: INGLÉS. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 December 2016. Approved third parties also use these tools in connection with our display of ads. I do not wish to spoil the book for any who have not read it so I will refrain from pointing out any specifics. A drug that allowed you pick up a foreign language in a single day. Well, that has all been erased. His second novel. January 8th 2003 The drug also has some interesting side effects: he doesn’t want to smoke, he wants to eat healthy items, he wants to exercise, he wants his apartment to remain clean and organized, he wants to read.
I'm glad I read the book. Was based on his novel The Dark Fields. .
But while the benefits of such a mind-drug quickly start to materialise, so too do the side-effects. . The chaotic plot lacked structure. To be honest I hoping the book would fill in the missing parts of the movie, but I see now that the source material was flawed.
ISBN: 9780312428877. I am reading this book after seeing the movie several months ago. And when Eddie tries to track down other users, to help him kick his addiction, he finds out that they're all dying, or dead... Eddie Spinola gets hooked by his ex-brother-in-law (author's multiple hyphens) into trying a pill which whirls him into a thrilling place we've probably all have thought we would like, mind ... Volledige review lezen, This book was brilliant. The book does a reasonable job of exploring the practical complications of the question "If I am my mind, and chemistry changes my mind, am I still me? What a great premise! . The Dark Fields is a 2001 techno-thriller novel by Irish writer Alan Glynn. ISBN: 9780312428877. Eddie v. Limitless was based upon an interesting concept: a drug has been developed that stimulates brain function. Something went wrong. Yes, the ending is true to life, but this is fiction, not life, so I believe it should have been a bit more hopeful. This makes you (usually) rich and powerful and thin. . A vivid imagery of time lapsed reality distorted by fragmented moments both out of body and out of character. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I've been meaning to review this book for awhile... just like I was meaning to finish the last couple of chapters for a few days. I am reading this book after seeing the movie several months ago. "; the movie explores the question, "What happens if I find a pill that makes me full of win?". Herald.ie If you were offered a pill that would make you smarter, more focused and infinitely more productive, would you take it? Next. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. You will possibly know this as the Bradley Cooper movie Limitless (if you go searching for the book, look it up under the movie's title - I don't think it's published under the original title any longer). Reviews online suggested the book was different enough to the film and overcame those plot problems, so I thought I'd give it try. This book is blowing me away. Imagine a drug that made your brain function with perfect efficiency, tapping into your deepest resources of creativity, intelligence and drive. This is a great idea! Hardcover. Please try again. Idioma: INGLÉS. I think having seen the movie, made the book less enjoyable, all the key plot points are in the movie; minus all the long drawn out jargon that the author uses. Later on that night he crashes and realizes what he has done leading him to want more. The book is... it's The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Jekyl and Hyde, Frankenstein; the movie is Cinderella with chemicals. Naturally, he begins to play the stock market. It's called MDT-48, and it's Viagra for the brain-a designer drug that's red. In the end the movie is much more enjoyable. A drug that can help you learn a foreign language in a day. One pill and Eddie is hooked.
I wish the author dove more into the history of the drug or what happened to all the people that. And how the protagonist comes across a stash, and what the consequences are, etc. THE INSPIRATION FOR THE CBS SERIES, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER BRADLEY COOPER. I found it hard to read as it stretches belief too far and uses plot instruments that are far too convenient. Sorry, there was a problem saving your cookie preferences.
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