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* “In Michael Antman’s Everything Solid Has a Shadow, one man’s soul-searching journey to unearth the mysteries of his past and his present unfolds like a hauntingly beautiful dream from which you won’t want to wake. ”
— RANDY RICHARDSON, PRESIDENT, CHICAGO WRITERS ASSOCIATION
“Deeply touching.”
— THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
"A literary joy." 
— READERS' FAVORITE FIVE-STAR REVIEW
"Unique, original...unreservedly recommended"
— MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
"An absorbing tale of mystery and romance, rich with symbolism and elements of magical realism."
— KIRKUS REVIEWS
"Four stars out of four."
— ONLINE BOOK CLUB
“Exceptional magic realism...beautiful.”
— WINDY CITY REVIEWS
“This is a wonderful read -- it draws you in from the first moment, both because you care about the hero, and because you want to see what comes next…but you are also seduced by the fine detail, the subtlety of the language, and the absolute romance. What is more, it’s a fiercely intelligent story: a smart man wrote it about a smart man involved in an absorbing, emotionally complex intellectual conundrum of the psyche. ”
— SPLASH MAGAZINE
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“An absorbing tale of mystery and romance, rich with symbolism and elements of magical realism”
“Deeply touching”
“An unforgettable tale that exists on the fringes of love and death and all that lies in-between. This is a book that sticks with you long after you put it down.”
— RANDY RICHARDSON, PRESIDENT,
CHICAGO WRITERS ASSOCIATION
EARLY READER REVIEWS
Wonderful Characters
By Dan M on October 8, 2017
I really enjoyed this book! As wonderful as the ending was (on the last 2 pages I actually said out loud, “Oh wow!”), I found myself not wanting it to end. I’m so attached to the main character I want to follow along the next stages of his life-adventure, especially now that he has (against all odds) untangled childhood issues that have plagued him into adulthood.
Three things stand out for me about this book. The first, which is immediately obvious, is Antman’s love for words. His writing seems almost to be as much about celebrating the beauty and art of prose as it is about telling us a great story. The second, which is what really hooked me, is how developed and believable each character is. I feel connected with them, and as such, share emotionally in their triumphs and sorrows. For this reason alone I give it 5-stars...
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A Man on a Mission
By Roy C Robinson on September 26, 2017
In his late twenties, Charlie Alessandro is a man on a mission of self-discovery - albeit a rather reluctant one in the beginning. Trying to unravel the hazy events of a traumatic childhood experience, the complex layers of Charlie's life begin to interact in unexpected - possibly mystical - ways.
The most captivating aspect of this tale is that it reveals itself primarily through Charlie's relationships with three strikingly different women, each playing a key role in his awakening. Antman's ability to delve deeper and deeper into his central character's nature, building tension along his complex and often rocky journey, makes the unexpected resolution all the more satisfying.
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A Compelling, Haunted Novel
By Bill Selby on September 14, 2017
On the surface, Everything Solid Has A Shadow is an account of psychologically damaged guy trying to come to terms with the three most important women in his life – but that description doesn’t do it justice. This novel has a compelling, ‘haunted’ quality. The author embraces just the right amount of ambiguity regarding a devastating childhood tragedy, then goes about slowly unraveling the mystery surrounding the event.
I really got caught up in the main character, Charlie’s, obsessive first person narrative. Beautiful language, with flashes of poetic brilliance, and a couple of tour de force sequences just this side of the paranormal that I returned to and reread. We’re dealing with dreams here; with what’s real and what’s imagined. With love and death and healing. With how the passage of time often warps our (mis)perceptions, our truth. The characters and settings are finely drawn, and the resolution is canny and emotionally satisfying. Hard to put down. Once you start reading, I guarantee you’ll finish it.
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It was amazing
By N. N. Light on April 25, 2018
Can you tell the difference between dreams and reality? Are you sure? What happens when your dreams intermingle with reality and you're not quite sure what's real and what isn't? This is the premise behind Everything Solid has a Shadow. Antman has created such an original concept, I couldn't stop reading. A thought-provoking story that sticks with you and I highly recommend!
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