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A review by larsinio
The Jesus Incident by Frank Herbert, Bill Ransom
4.0
TJI warps into our reality a fresh new universe, while building on some of the story outlines from Destination Void. Herbert and Ransom deliver a memorable tale conerning the nature of life, consciousness, spirituality, while overlaid with a story framework of extreme genetic manipulation in a hostile world. Bill Ransom a local WA poet, i guess is reflected the character of Penille (also a poet). THis is an interesting take on
As with all Herbert books a lot of people are super smart/badass and do a lot of thinking about thinking about thinking. Its not as draining as strategy/counterstrategy from the dune series but more around the gradual spiritual awakenment several of the characters go through.
Yea theres some christianity stuff in there, but not enough to call this book a Space Christian opera. Its mostly focused in one vivid mind bendy reality sequence. Jesus is just used a symbol of sacrifice and greater human ambition - i think the book could have done a bit better in explaining why this symbolism versus other religions was used. Many an internet debate would be quelled by 1 or 2 additional sentences.
The high bar you would expect from herbert novel is thankfully maintained here. Vivid descriptions, a wide variety of characters. Surprising amount of sex and adult content for a Herbert book.. While the ending is a bit abrupt - you dont really get much closure from Raj or Hali or some others, i will eagerly anticipate the next two books in the series.
My understanding of the book was enhanced by reading Destination void first - i recommend this.
As with all Herbert books a lot of people are super smart/badass and do a lot of thinking about thinking about thinking. Its not as draining as strategy/counterstrategy from the dune series but more around the gradual spiritual awakenment several of the characters go through.
Yea theres some christianity stuff in there, but not enough to call this book a Space Christian opera. Its mostly focused in one vivid mind bendy reality sequence. Jesus is just used a symbol of sacrifice and greater human ambition - i think the book could have done a bit better in explaining why this symbolism versus other religions was used. Many an internet debate would be quelled by 1 or 2 additional sentences.
The high bar you would expect from herbert novel is thankfully maintained here. Vivid descriptions, a wide variety of characters. Surprising amount of sex and adult content for a Herbert book.. While the ending is a bit abrupt - you dont really get much closure from Raj or Hali or some others, i will eagerly anticipate the next two books in the series.
My understanding of the book was enhanced by reading Destination void first - i recommend this.