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"A brilliant tale. Truly a novel of epic proportions. It takes all the known and accepted ideas of Heaven and Hell and throws them out. You''re drawn in from the first chapter, and at the end of the book you''re howling for more." ~ Kathleen Bashaw
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552 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2006
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August 24, 2013
I was first introduced to this book when doing some research on Luciferianism. It came highly recommended to me as a text to help me understand that philosophy, although fiction. This book is astounding to say the least.
It concerns a goat herder named Pud who finds out his life is about to change forever while discovering who he truly is. Throughout the story he encounters Angels, Fallen Angels, Demons and even Lucifer himself. However not is all as you would expect it to be among these various groups of characters... even Heaven and Hell proves to be not what you would expect throughout the stories.
I won't lie, the first couple of chapters had me worried as they didn't "grab" me like I was hoping. But I stuck with it and I am glad I did. The story picks up quickly and ALLOT happens over many days, months, even centuries of time. There are so many characters that you discover and fall in love with.
There is MUCH to love about this book. It has very engaging characters and you begin to really identify with them. There is very touching romance, lots of action, and plenty of funny moments all throughout. Even when you are in a pretty intense moment you may crack a smile and laugh a little.
Also it seems Heaven sells really crappy lighters and Angels have a major sugar addiction.
There are some things in this book that may offend some readers including some very disturbing scenes involving violence, certain deaths that happen and HOW they happen, and some issues and characteristics that could make religious people uncomfortable regarding portrayals of Heavenly beings or those from Hell.
If I had to guess at a target audience for this book, I would say anyone with an open mind would love or at least greatly enjoy it. But if you are easily offended in matters of religion, especially in regards to Christianity, you "might" want to avoid this book. That isn't to imply that Christians or ANYONE of any religion should avoid it. Just come into this with an open mind and I promise you that you won't be disappointed. As many reviewers have said, you will put the book down happy but desperately wanting more.
"There is only one rule, that is, don't break the rule."
Annitu Ina Ilu Me En.
It concerns a goat herder named Pud who finds out his life is about to change forever while discovering who he truly is. Throughout the story he encounters Angels, Fallen Angels, Demons and even Lucifer himself. However not is all as you would expect it to be among these various groups of characters... even Heaven and Hell proves to be not what you would expect throughout the stories.
I won't lie, the first couple of chapters had me worried as they didn't "grab" me like I was hoping. But I stuck with it and I am glad I did. The story picks up quickly and ALLOT happens over many days, months, even centuries of time. There are so many characters that you discover and fall in love with.
There is MUCH to love about this book. It has very engaging characters and you begin to really identify with them. There is very touching romance, lots of action, and plenty of funny moments all throughout. Even when you are in a pretty intense moment you may crack a smile and laugh a little.
Also it seems Heaven sells really crappy lighters and Angels have a major sugar addiction.
There are some things in this book that may offend some readers including some very disturbing scenes involving violence, certain deaths that happen and HOW they happen, and some issues and characteristics that could make religious people uncomfortable regarding portrayals of Heavenly beings or those from Hell.
If I had to guess at a target audience for this book, I would say anyone with an open mind would love or at least greatly enjoy it. But if you are easily offended in matters of religion, especially in regards to Christianity, you "might" want to avoid this book. That isn't to imply that Christians or ANYONE of any religion should avoid it. Just come into this with an open mind and I promise you that you won't be disappointed. As many reviewers have said, you will put the book down happy but desperately wanting more.
"There is only one rule, that is, don't break the rule."
Annitu Ina Ilu Me En.
August 30, 2014
I had this book on my reading list ever since I saw two pictures of its main character Lucifer that the digital artist Nykolai Aleksander has painted. Many times I almost bought it and only slapped my hands in the last moment because I couldn't spend that money.
Now that I've won a kindle, I immediately set upon reading this book, for which several chapters are available as sample. And I am very disappointed. The dialogues are uninspired, the characters remain lifeless. While at first there are some nice details described, two or three chapters into the story it starts reading like a report of 'the character did this, then that, then the following'. Subtleties, love for detail, a knowledge of what to leave out and what to 'zoom into', an original variation of the common mythical themes used in the story, and a passion for language - in short: all these little things that make the difference between a report and a novel - are absent.
1.5 (While I have to admit that I never got to the point when Lucifer enters the stage - so maybe I missed the better parts of the book?)
Now that I've won a kindle, I immediately set upon reading this book, for which several chapters are available as sample. And I am very disappointed. The dialogues are uninspired, the characters remain lifeless. While at first there are some nice details described, two or three chapters into the story it starts reading like a report of 'the character did this, then that, then the following'. Subtleties, love for detail, a knowledge of what to leave out and what to 'zoom into', an original variation of the common mythical themes used in the story, and a passion for language - in short: all these little things that make the difference between a report and a novel - are absent.
1.5 (While I have to admit that I never got to the point when Lucifer enters the stage - so maybe I missed the better parts of the book?)
August 23, 2010
One of my all-time favourites. The wittiest book about angels, demons and everything inbetween I've read. Not for the easily offended, still I'd recommend it to anyone. Loved Lucifer. :)
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