The Man Who Observes Reality is not what you think it is edition by Fred Schäfer Literature Fiction eBooks
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It takes a while for Paul Winter to realize the truth about himself. There are other inexplicable events. Vanishing people. Attempts on his life. Scientists make a discovery that challenges their understanding of reality. And there is a mysterious man...
The Man Who Observes Reality is not what you think it is edition by Fred Schäfer Literature Fiction eBooks
In ‘The Man Who Observes’ we meet Paul Winter, stockbroker and traveller who forms a relationship with Sally and later, her mother. Things are humming along swimmingly until a series of strange events cause Paul to question the very nature of existence.This novel tries to do many things at once. It has romance, mystery, philosophy and physics. Fortunately, the reader is in good hands with author Fred Schäfer, who combines all these elements with a deft touch.
It is also a rollicking good tale with beautiful women, Chinese spies and a character called Author—but I won’t post spoilers by telling who he is.
Questions about quantum mechanics, how matter is perceived, ‘thought stuff’, and the true nature of reality are all raised throughout this entertaining book.
If you are a fan of the Black Forest Gateau, your belly will be rumbling.
I particularly liked how this story ended. Some authors don’t understand the need for a strong finish, but Mr Schäfer clearly does. Bravo.
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The Man Who Observes Reality is not what you think it is edition by Fred Schäfer Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
A very complex and interesting topic captured in a simplistic and thought provoking manner. Brings a whole new meaning to the "power of observation"
It's one of the very few books that I was forced to complete in just one sitting. Very thoughtful, with touches of my favorite subjects of Quantum Mechanics and Metaphysics, with the core teachings of Buddhism. It all makes sense.
Initially I thought Schafer would not put together so many incredible pieces of the story but at the end it all amazingly came together.
It's one of my best investments.
I loved this philosophical adventure. The protagonist, John Winter, wrestles with the question whether life is a dream while searching the world for his lost lovers, Sally and Barbara. He encounters a mysterious personality known as The Author who seems to be calling the shots but in the end learns that The Author observes and records, without erasing free will. The final scene is wonderful indeed. I enjoyed the German wordplay and pastries. The writing here is superb and so is the dialogue. Behind the story loom the big questions ‘Where is everything coming from?’ “What is the purpose of it all?’” We feel the provident hand of God behind all the parallel universes posited here. Five star performance; highly recommended.
Fred Schäfer’s novel, The Man Who Observes, is the most original work of fiction I have read in years. I’m not going to be able to go into the book as deeply as I would like because a thorough review would not be possible without the inclusion of countless spoilers. One spoiler, however, I cannot avoid. The book begins with a seemingly normal cast of characters. The reader has no idea why a Schwarzwälder-Kirschtorte (a very special type of South German layer cake) assumes such a prominent place among these characters after a mere few pages. But then again, we must remember what the subtitle of the story tells us reality is not what you think it is. In fact, like the Kirschtorte itself, reality is an artful layering of different “realities.” Our first hint of this comes when we learn that the characters with whom we have become familiar are not creations of Schäfer but rather of an Author central to another layer of reality.
What is extraordinary is that both stories, the one created by the man we feel we could shake hands with (material reality) and the one which consists of characters that are products of the man’s imaginings (the reality of dreams, emotions, visions, etc.) meet as equals within yet another reality created by Schäfer. And as equals, they all influence each other. For example, a deletion from the Author’s manuscript deletes that part of the life of the protagonist. But the protagonist can object to his deletion and more he has a say in determining the actions of his creator. The two would seem to be products of entirely separate realities, realities that are assumed to be “real” on the one hand and “imagined” on the other. However, what we assume to be reality is only one reality among many. It is the frosting on the Kirschtorte which ignores the layers beneath. As the story develops, we learn that there are bridges over which non-material reality actually passes into tangible reality. I dream of painting mailboxes yellow and awake with splotches of palpable yellow paint on my hand.
But the treatment of different realities and their symbiotic relationship to one another is presented not as philosophy but as a very entertaining and suspenseful novel. The ingredients of love, fear, mystery, violence and suspense are all present. We are drawn into the action and cannot stop reading until we know how it concludes. And when we finish the story, we realize that we have been treated to a brilliant explanation of why the Schwarzwälder-Kirschtorte of “real” reality is so much more than the frosting we first observe. If you don’t read another novel this year, at least read The Man Who Observes. It is an experience you will neither regret nor forget.
“The Man Who Observes” is a fascinating, at times mysterious, and often thought-provoking novel about a man who searches for two missing women. As the story progresses, he develops amazing initiatives in his efforts to uncover their fate. At times his search is interrupted by another man. The appearance of this other man makes the plot more mysterious, but also confronts the reader with philosophical issues about the complexity of reality. This novel is like an explosion of creativity, with an ending that will reverberate in my mind for a long time. I have not read a novel that is so completely entertaining and deeply philosophical. I’ve read other books by Fred Schafer and, as always, he never disappoints. This novel is brilliant literary fiction, mixed with an intriguing touch of sci-fi. I recommend it unreservedly.
It seldom happens that I finish a book in just over a single day. It must be engrossing, entertaining, informative and most of all, it must be fun. Fred Schäfer’s book is all these things and more. If it weren’t for his apparently unavoidable inveterate predilection for informing us about his sexual preferences in chapter #30, (and in all his other books, that’s right, I read many), then the book would qualify as brilliant for its storyline alone. It is beyond original, gripping, exciting and, as mentioned above, wholly absorbing.
On a more personal note, his perambulations around Schopenhauer’s inchoate theories of various realities were pure fun.
Thank you, Fred. Your literary skills are honing in a most delightful way.
Stanislaw KapuscinskiAWAKENING Event Horizon (Avatar Trilogy Book 3)
In ‘The Man Who Observes’ we meet Paul Winter, stockbroker and traveller who forms a relationship with Sally and later, her mother. Things are humming along swimmingly until a series of strange events cause Paul to question the very nature of existence.
This novel tries to do many things at once. It has romance, mystery, philosophy and physics. Fortunately, the reader is in good hands with author Fred Schäfer, who combines all these elements with a deft touch.
It is also a rollicking good tale with beautiful women, Chinese spies and a character called Author—but I won’t post spoilers by telling who he is.
Questions about quantum mechanics, how matter is perceived, ‘thought stuff’, and the true nature of reality are all raised throughout this entertaining book.
If you are a fan of the Black Forest Gateau, your belly will be rumbling.
I particularly liked how this story ended. Some authors don’t understand the need for a strong finish, but Mr Schäfer clearly does. Bravo.
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