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teal_axolotl 's review for:
Lord of Light
by Roger Zelazny
While the story is not very complex, it's beatifully decorated with a blend of sci-fi, fantasy and mythology.
The ruling elite — as it usually happens — fears and resists potential creative destruction, thus preventing the population from technological advancements. The one called Siddhartha seeks to undermine this hegemony by becoming a spiritual teacher and starting an enlightenment campaign, sewing ideas among his followers.
The writing is good, I liked the style. First chapters did a nice job at telling the story without revealing everything about the world. The culmination was a bit of a letdown and didn't live up to the expectations set by a grandiose build-up. But it was a pleasure to read, 3.5 / 5 overall.
The ruling elite — as it usually happens — fears and resists potential creative destruction, thus preventing the population from technological advancements. The one called Siddhartha seeks to undermine this hegemony by becoming a spiritual teacher and starting an enlightenment campaign, sewing ideas among his followers.
The writing is good, I liked the style. First chapters did a nice job at telling the story without revealing everything about the world. The culmination was a bit of a letdown and didn't live up to the expectations set by a grandiose build-up. But it was a pleasure to read, 3.5 / 5 overall.