A review by writegeist
Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny

5.0

Dense and spectacular in its scope, Zelazny's novel chronicles the outcome of colonists in the far future as they have destroyed or subjugated the indigenous inhabitants, set themselves up as gods based on the Indian pantheon, and created a theocracy that forbids the growth of technology among the lay populace, limiting their ability to "re-incarnate" as they see fit. In this setting, Sam, one of the first colonists who rejects his "godhood," sets his sights on overthrowing the gods and wrenching control from the elite. It helps to have at least some understanding of Indian gods and religions. But Zelazny is skilled at action and epic war. Can be read as science fiction or fantasy. Another set of books I highly recommend that is similar in scope but in the context of the Greek gods is Dan Simmons' Ilium duology.