Trying to cope with recent loss, Ray begins to hear music in his head: wonderful rock-and-roll recording sessions that never took place--and he can re-create them on his tape deck. Then Ray encounters Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Brian Wilson, and others who teach him a few things about being a man of the 1990s.
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Trying to cope with recent loss, Ray begins to hear music in his head: wonderful rock-and-roll recording sessions that never took place--and he can re-create them on his tape deck. Then Ray encounters Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Brian Wilson, and others who teach him a few things about being a man of the 1990s.
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Add this copy of Glimpses to cart. $10.90, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1993 by William Morrow & Company.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
Add this copy of Glimpses to cart. $28.00, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by William Morrow & Company.
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Very good. SIGNED by the author. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
Add this copy of Glimpses to cart. $28.00, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by William Morrow & Company.
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Very good. First edition. SIGNED by the author. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Like New. Signed Copy First edition copy. Collectible-Like New. Like New dust jacket. Signed by author on title page. Fratz's purchase info laid in. In protective mylar cover. From the library of science fiction and fantasy writer, editor, publisher and prolific book reviewer D. Douglas Fratz. (fantasy, science fiction, scifi, sci-fi, supernatural)
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Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0688124119. Two inch slice to dust jacket near front flap. Now protected by mylar cover.; Simply signed and dated by Lewis Shiner on the title page. Full number line.; 331 pages; Signed by Author.
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When I finish any book, I'm generally impressed with it. I'm a sucker for twist endings and get easily attached to characters, even when their lacking in depth. For me, the real test of how good a book is is seeing how well I remember it a few months later and whether it provided me with any sort of inspiration or had some sort of impact on the way I see the world.
In the case of Glimpses, it meets the first test, but not the second, for explainable reasons. Glimpses is a great story. It touches on so many parts of life in a such a surreal manner, that you can't help but be pulled into the world that Shiner creates (that is, if you have some basic knowledge of rock music of the 1960's). You are there. You don't know if Ray is going crazy any more than he does.
The second test, however, was failed for me, but I'm certain would pass with flying colors for those of an older generation. The characters are middle-aged, struggling with marriage and careers, and reminiscing about the "good old days." While I could completely understand all the characters and their motives, being only 21 years old myself, I could not completely relate to their situations. While I did have the luck of being raised on the music of the 50's and 60's (via my music buff father), other parts of the novel I'm sure would be more relevant and impacting on those who were coming of age in the 1960's.
