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michaeldrakich's review
2.0
This novel is proof once more that science fiction and religion are never a good match.
The opening of the book sets the stage. God is roaming the galaxy and is on his way back to Earth. Mankind must destroy him because his presence causes too much upheaval. And so the monster spaceship, with aliens on board called the Kroceri, heads off.
The first quarter of the book is spent establishing the type of utopian/dystopian society that exists 1500 years from now. It seems the number one aspect of this society is huge beds in every room because everyone has sex with everyone. The more on the bed the merrier. Personally, I found it almost comical.
The second quarter of the book is the start of the breakdown of this society with the first few subliminal messages from God.
The third quarter features a total meltdown as some people instantly become religious zealots. God is busier in the messaging. The first attempt to kill God fails.
Although, to this point, I found it somewhat ludicrous, nevertheless, the author has managed to build up the tension. How the author was going to resolve the story was intriguing me.
Then boom, the final segment. On board, held hostage by the Kroceri, is Satan. Melly, a 12 year old, is tasked with being a go-between for Satan and God. The thing is, that never happens. A build up for nothing. Instead, Ridge, a weapons operator, destroys God. But it's not God, it's a drone/transmitter from God. Everyone returns to their futuristic normal and a promise to go find the real God in the future. What a cop out. Talk about a disappointing ending.
The opening of the book sets the stage. God is roaming the galaxy and is on his way back to Earth. Mankind must destroy him because his presence causes too much upheaval. And so the monster spaceship, with aliens on board called the Kroceri, heads off.
The first quarter of the book is spent establishing the type of utopian/dystopian society that exists 1500 years from now. It seems the number one aspect of this society is huge beds in every room because everyone has sex with everyone. The more on the bed the merrier. Personally, I found it almost comical.
The second quarter of the book is the start of the breakdown of this society with the first few subliminal messages from God.
The third quarter features a total meltdown as some people instantly become religious zealots. God is busier in the messaging. The first attempt to kill God fails.
Although, to this point, I found it somewhat ludicrous, nevertheless, the author has managed to build up the tension. How the author was going to resolve the story was intriguing me.
Then boom, the final segment. On board, held hostage by the Kroceri, is Satan. Melly, a 12 year old, is tasked with being a go-between for Satan and God. The thing is, that never happens. A build up for nothing. Instead, Ridge, a weapons operator, destroys God. But it's not God, it's a drone/transmitter from God. Everyone returns to their futuristic normal and a promise to go find the real God in the future. What a cop out. Talk about a disappointing ending.
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