The Dark Fields

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. There are some interesting things in the book that didn’t translate in the movie, but its too simlar. In the end the movie is much more enjoyable. ( )

The only real difference between this book and Limitless the film is the ending, provided I'm remembering the ending correctly.

It's not a bad read about a man who discovers a drug that expands his mind and makes him more successful, but there are serious costs to this success, costs that he has to make a choice about and his choices will cascade on other people.

Honestly, reading it was rethreading the book, there was nothing exceptionally extra in the book, the film wasn't exceptional either but it was watchable, nothing I would add to my collection but I also don't regreat watching it. ( )

Eddie is a freelance writer, a bit of a slob, with a few regrets. He runs into his ex-brother in law and ends up on a drug that unlocks the full potential of his brain (apparently.) From there everything changes, but like most drugs there are just a few side effects, and they might get him killed.

I read this because I'd seen the film and thought it must have made a much better book. It did. The writing is strong and the story is compelling. Unfortunately, since the movie followed the book very closely I already knew what would happen. I don't feel like I can adequately judge the book, except to say that I've recommended it to people who haven't seen the film, and I'll certainly read more by this author. ( )

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 enhancement. Ah, but then into a slide on the slippery slope of sheer scariness in Glynn's Dark Fields. The ending only alludes to the real villain. A movie directed by Neil Burger is in the works for a 2011 release. ( )

This book was brilliant. It had a interesting plot about a drug (MDT-48) that can increase your intelligence. Imagine if you were able learn a language in a day or allow you to see patterns in the stock exchange! Well MDT-48 is the black market drug that can do that and so much more.
You follow the life of Eddie who is taking this untested wonder drug which turns his life around. However when Eddie tries to locate other users, so that he can kick his addiction. He discovers a horrifying truth. Some of the users are sick and all the others are now dead!

A fantastic book and a addicitive read. I totally enjoyed the book the only let down was the ending which as a read just left me hanging! I'm not sure what type of ending i wanted however after such a great read it felt like a build up to a pityful end! ( )