Oprah's book club pick, ‘Dream State,' is a transporting wonder
Maybe it's not the most sophisticated critical laurel, but Eric Puchner's new novel, 'Dream State,' made me miss my subway stop.
That rarely happens.
Falling asleep on the subway and waking up when my book hits the sticky floor? Yes, that happens with alarming frequency. But looking up from the pages and realizing that, in every sense, I've been transported away from where I live is a rare pleasure.
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