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chantawn's review
Still reading this book, haven't decided whether or not I like it.OMG I could not finish this book no matter how hard I tried. I am glad I did not buy it, but checked it out from the library. Maybe I will try to pick up where I left off at a later date.
wdecora's review
4.0
This is the third book by Khoury that I've read with each one, while I enjoy the plot and characters, they could be about 50 pages shorter. I like the way the author mixes science, religion, and politics to create a compelling thriller. Some people will not appreciate his take on religion in the end, but I found myself agreeing with his thoughts and "solution" to the problems presented.
_lilbey_'s review against another edition
4.0
Copyright 2009- so naive to think that the 8 years previous to this was as hate filled, ignorant, and entrenched in fundamentalism as it could get. And the idea that people, when provided with evidence that their leader was a liar, would rethink their positions... adorable.
stavigjc's review
5.0
I got this book at a used book exchange at work and really wasn't expecting much. However, after the first couple of pages I was hooked. This book has twists and turns and it is one of those books that makes you think "what if this could actually happen?" I highly recommend it!!!
gbdill's review
1.0
The premise of this novel intrigued me so I bought the book with the understanding it was going to be a great adventure and a scientific thriller complete with intrigue and plenty of twists and turns. As I began to read the book I noticed a distinct negative bias towards religious faith, namely that of Christianity. As a Christian, I am deeply aware of the many misgivings people have towards Christians and the Christian faith particularly in America. Understandably so. However, were not perfect people, in fact, were imperfect humans trying to understand a perfect God. We don't pretend to know it all or have it all right. Because we don't. But, please. Rather than write an entire novel denigrating Christians, their families, and everything that we embrace, why not just come out and tell it like it is? Why sugar coat it in the form of a novel?
I read the Author's Notes at the back of the book and realized unequivocally that this author has something against Christianity in particular. Of all the faiths in the world, along with their misgivings, Khoury clearly chose Christianity as his target. And this is reflected in his story. I for one am one of those Christians who is for the complete separation of church and state, for a variety of reasons. But, Khoury is clearly for this separation as well, because he hates Christianity. It is evident in his writings and it is evident in his notes. He regurgitates all the negatives of Christian history, including the Crusades and on and on he goes. We get it. Khoury you don't like Christianity in America and you really hate it when it pervades American politics. Somehow, other faith's involvement in American politics is curiously missing from his rhetoric.
Perhaps were all guilty of integrating faith and politics at some point in our lives. Christians do it in the name of morality. Humanists do it in the name of secularism. Because of the obvious rhetoric emanating from this author, and because I am a Christian offended by the negative bias, this book is worthy of less than a single star. Sorry Khoury. I hope and pray that you will someday see the true Light of Jesus Christ and see Him for what He is, the true Son of God who loves us and has forgiven us all, including us Christians who are unmistakably imperfect. Rather than looking to imperfect people, look to a perfect and holy God. Peace.
I read the Author's Notes at the back of the book and realized unequivocally that this author has something against Christianity in particular. Of all the faiths in the world, along with their misgivings, Khoury clearly chose Christianity as his target. And this is reflected in his story. I for one am one of those Christians who is for the complete separation of church and state, for a variety of reasons. But, Khoury is clearly for this separation as well, because he hates Christianity. It is evident in his writings and it is evident in his notes. He regurgitates all the negatives of Christian history, including the Crusades and on and on he goes. We get it. Khoury you don't like Christianity in America and you really hate it when it pervades American politics. Somehow, other faith's involvement in American politics is curiously missing from his rhetoric.
Perhaps were all guilty of integrating faith and politics at some point in our lives. Christians do it in the name of morality. Humanists do it in the name of secularism. Because of the obvious rhetoric emanating from this author, and because I am a Christian offended by the negative bias, this book is worthy of less than a single star. Sorry Khoury. I hope and pray that you will someday see the true Light of Jesus Christ and see Him for what He is, the true Son of God who loves us and has forgiven us all, including us Christians who are unmistakably imperfect. Rather than looking to imperfect people, look to a perfect and holy God. Peace.
pachypedia's review against another edition
2.0
Flojillo. Los personajes son bastante arquetípicos, la trama aunque interesante a priori se pierde en devagaciones y debates filosóficos innecesarios, y el final se estropea por querer hacer que las cosas encajen en el estándar en vez de atreverse a variar un poco el modelo, que por otro lado se sigue a pies juntillas durante toda la novela pasando de un tópico a otro.
kathijo63's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
I had to force myself to finish this book. It was about 200 pages too long and far too much religion and politics in there to make it enjoyable.
jeshiltner's review
I just can't get into this book, but I'm determined to finish it, the last book if his I read, I loved so much, this one has to get better. Just too much going on in one book, Antartica, Egypt, Boston, D.C., 5 or so characters constantly going back and forth between.
I think he wrote this book with making it a movie in mind... I hope it gets better than it's been.
I returned this book to the library after renewing it several times and just never being able to finish it. Maybe I'll revisit it someday, but it clearly just didn't grab me.
I think he wrote this book with making it a movie in mind... I hope it gets better than it's been.
I returned this book to the library after renewing it several times and just never being able to finish it. Maybe I'll revisit it someday, but it clearly just didn't grab me.
karenreagan's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ciaraw8787's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5