Overheard in a Dream: A Novel

I have read all of Tory Haydens non-fiction books multiple times and because this was a novel I wasn't sure if she would be able to keep me as riveted. Although her non-fiction is slightly better I still enjoyed the read.

Love this author, but is a disappointing read

i ADORE TOREY HADEN AND HAVE READ ALL HER BOOKS AT LEAST 2X. I WAS A LITTLE DISAPOINTED WHEN I GOT THIS AND FOUND OUT IT WAS FICTION UNLIKE THE OTHERS I HAD READ BUT ONCE I STARTED READING I WAS TOTALLY SUCKED IN AND DON'T WANT TO PUT IT DOWN. I LOVE THIS STORY.

Having read previous non-fiction Torey Hayden books and having become so engrossed in her ability to transform children's lives, this books was a huge disappointment. The focus was not on the child but rather on the mothers' imaginary world. The "Torgon parts" were long winded and totally over the top. Eventually I skipped past anything that was in italics which was a large part of the book. For the first time since I got my Kindle I was constantly watching the percentage read just wishing it was finished.

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I love reading Torey Hayden books i'm amazed at how she can reach out to these kids and help them, no child should suffer like these children have it just breaks your heart

I bought this book because I have been a longtime fan of Ms Hayden'sbooks. I had not read this one so I saw the chance to purchase it.I am very pleased with it.

Great product and arrived on time.

I've read all of Torey Haydens non fiction books and thoroughly enjoyed them, but once I got into this I could not put it down! It tells a story from several points of view about a messed up child and the events which led to it, but also throughout the story runs a second story, written by one of the characters in the main story. It is gripping reading although it took me a couple of chapters to get into it, and has left me with chills running down my spine. I would recommend this book to people who have enjoyed her other work but also to people requiring a book about family relationships and how one event can affect so many people in so many ways.I would give it 5 stars were it not so slow to get into. It took me almost a week to read the first few chapters then I read the rest of the book in just one day!

I desperately wanted to like this novel by one of my favourite writers. I have read and loved her real life renditions of children she has taught. But sadly this book does not compare at all. I was either bored to tears or embarrassed for Ms. Hayden. It's so amateurish. I ended up speed reading and then skipping huge sections (those in italics) because the whole thing was too far fetched. The only reason I gave 2 🌟s is because I liked Conor and his cats.

I have read all her books and this one is kind of weird, kind of strange. Is there a simple explanation? Superb ending

Used as I have been to reading Tory Hayden's other books about her own experiences as a teacher/counsellor, I found her first novel a bit more challenging. At times I found the basic plotline difficult to follow but the book was gripping never-the-less. I stuck at it to the end and was glad I did as the picture became clearer and made sense then.A good enough read but I prefer her more autobiographical style.

Good night reading before bed