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Dream State

Eric Puchner
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Dream State

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2025

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Eric Puchner

Dream State

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2025
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Dramatic Literature

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

California • 1990s

Topic
Climate Change
Publication Year

2025

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dream State by Eric Puchner is a collection of stories exploring the complexities of human relationships and personal struggles. Using vivid narratives, Puchner delves into themes of love, loss, and identity, portraying characters as they navigate life's uncertainties and search for meaning in various circumstances.

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.0

1,096 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dream State by Eric Puchner is praised for its poignant storytelling and rich character development, capturing the complexities of familial relationships with humor and sensitivity. Some critics note a slow narrative pace but appreciate the novel's emotional depth and keen observations. Overall, it is regarded as a compelling exploration of dreams versus reality.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dream State?

A reader who enjoys emotionally rich, character-driven narratives with a focus on family dynamics and personal introspection, similar to Jonathan Franzen's The Corrections, would appreciate Eric Puchner's Dream State. Fans of reflective, poignant storytelling that explores the complexities of human relationships will find this book engaging.

4.0

1,096 ratings

71%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Dramatic Literature

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

California • 1990s

Topic
Climate Change
Publication Year

2025

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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