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cjsass's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
The book was interesting and the first half was excellent when all the stories seemed to be slightly connected but mostly a collection of short stories. The latter half of the book when the stories are woven together can be a bit confusing and difficult to read. Makes you think about a lot of big existential topics.
andisocial90's review
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Complete chaos
synoptic_view's review against another edition
Certainly interesting. I didn't expect Jesus and Siddhartha to engage in a MASER fight. The blurb and the beginning definitely led me to expect a more contemplative, philosophical novel. The historical fiction parts didn't work as well for me as the far future parts--mainly because the historical figures (Plato, Siddhartha, Pontius Pilate) have received many fictional treatments over the years, and I didn't see this one as adding much. If I had read this when it was first published, I suspect I would have a different opinion. I did enjoy the characterization of Jesus which shared some similarities with Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ. It was also helpful to read this along with a book club, because the plot and themes are opaque.
rmartin18's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
kenziekuma's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
niallharrison's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
v_v_'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
ekyle's review against another edition
5.0
Great story with an awesome concept. Read right through it completely absorbed.
vonneguts's review against another edition
4.0
Its good, great in fact, but a little too Japanese in some places...