The Last Day

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Summary: A enjoyable read you should not take seriously
Review: The Last Day appears to be controversial in the eyes of some readers. I say, "lighten up!". The book is a fun and fascinating tale that one should read as entertainment not a religious text. The story is fast paced, intelligent, thought provoking (in a good way), and a great way to waste a few hours lost in a thrilling story. You find yourself rooting for Jeza, however, the development of her character deserved more attention than it received. I hope the author spins his next tale as well as he did this one.

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Summary: A clarification
Review: This is for the reader from Washington, DC, who liked the novel but, I think, missed the point of the ending. I, too, found this novel absolutely fascinating and stimulating. But I think the key here is that you have to pay extra special attention to a few clues near the last part of the book to get the ending. Without giving anything away to those who haven't read this incredible story yet, let me just mention a couple of points: think about what the presence of Jeza has done to dramatically change the current societal status, and what that could mean to future generations. The novel also states specifically who/what Jeza is and her purpose (that's a fulfilling ending unto itself). The ending also gives precise information as to where Man should look for answers to his deepest questions. Also, you might ask yourself, who is the author of "The Book of the Apotheosis." It's only obvious if you even think to ask that question. For me, the ending was not only satisfying, it completed very thoroughly the entire journey and premise of the story. This is truly an extraordinary novel, extremely well researched and masterfully written. It left me thirsting for more from this very unsual and insightful author. Maybe Kleier is a modern day prophet! This novel certainly hits some authentic sounding chords.

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Summary: An amazing, thought provoking book about what may be ahead.
Review: As an avid reader of many different types of fiction, I am rarely moved so strongly by a book as to write a review. "THE LAST DAY" by Glenn Kleier is the first to create such a response. It is a thrilling, moving and inspirational look at subjects that many try and few succeed in writing about to this level, the second coming and the turn of the millenium. Surprizing in it's turns, just when you think you know what's going to happen next Kleier takes you in a different direction altogether. Heartpounding action, deep emotional substance and edge-of-your-seat suspense had me crying, then cheering, then biting my nails. Often I find that books that start well or have a strong middle loose their steam near the end and I'm left disappointed. There is not one single disappointing page in this book and I would like to congradulate the author on an outstanding first effort (if my information is correct)and I hope to see more from this artist in the future.

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Summary: Disturbing
Review: Having read several endtimes novels, I find this one particularly disturbing. The author have a very good idea for a book, but seems a New Age agenda has gotten in the way of developing a plausable story line. Microchip implantation, the cloning discribed, and the excellerated growth pattern of the clones were all interesting concepts, but the explination of how the clones managed to survive didn't come together in a believable way. Many concepts aren't believable. Shame on Glenn Kleier for the way this blasphemous book has slammed the Catholic's and their beliefs, and I want to say to all of you who think this book was an answer to prayers, stop reading trash like this when looking for religious enlightenment and read The Bible.

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Summary: Highest praise!
Review: Suspense at its finest. Truly one of the best novels I have ever read--Kleier surpasses by far Grisham, Carr, Irving, and just about every other contemporary author I follow. THE LAST DAY is simply wonderful reading, with a message that is as compelling as it is inspired. Deserves another star on top of the five I give it.

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Summary: Poorly Done
Review: Great Premise, but Bad Book. The writing is crude and the plot development is amateurish. The usual stock characters speak comic book dialog that is simply embarrassing. The issues addressed are handled on a Weekly World News level and the messiah is one of the least interesting feminist warriors I've run across. A hungry puppy wouldn't follow her home. This novel had me reeling in pain at its crassness when I wasn't stunned by incredulity. Pick any other millenial thriller and its bound to be more intelligent than this putrid tale.

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Summary: Good story which loses sight of an appropriate conclusion
Review: If the plot of this novel were not so well organized, I would not bother to take the time to reflect on its disappointing conclusion. The premise is intriguing, the development of the story insightful and captivating. This criticism comes from a respect for what the author has achieved and from the wish to prompt him to a rewrite of the ending. The major focus of the novel is not the love of two people but the future of humanity. The happy ending -a marriage proposal- may bring a smile to the reader, as well as a temporary sense of relief, but it fails to address the questions that Nicolas VI's final realization has raised. In other words, there is no future for humanity, no ultimate redemption. The final chance has been lost and it is unsettling that the main characters, hero included, should be looking forward to life as usual. Even if nothing can be done, there should be a degree of awareness about the damnation which awaits future generations. Perhaps even just dev! eloping the role of di Concerci, its ambitions after reading the evidence left by Nicolas VI might have helped to build a sense of continuation between the present and the future which awaits mankind. I really enjoyed the novel. If I had not found it to be far superior to a lot of the contemporary mass-produced entertainment on paper, I would have not been so annoyed by the fact that it failed in the end. I would also suggest that including documentation concerning some of the real-life events referenced by the author in the novel would have helped the reader better appreciate the context as well as the quality of this work.

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Summary: An unsettling and accurate protrayl of modern religion.
Review: A great book. The religious questions considered were suitable for non-fiction work on today's religious mind. The novel format was a nice vehicle for much deeper questions re: our religious beliefs. I have been devoutly religions for all of my life and can not stop thinking about this book. I was disappointed that I found no information about the author or other works included in the paper back edition. I would like to see more of Kleier work and background. Thanks for a very though provoking book.

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Summary: Below Average
Review: Two stars is generous, believe me, for this so called thriller because the writing, characters, and dialogue just made me cringe. I think that most of the bad reviews are right on and that for a great novel about the millenium you should do what many of the readers suggest: look up Robert Stone's Damascus Gate and order it from amazon.com. It's terrific and you won't feel your intelligence has been savaged by the mindless junk Last Day amounts to. Spare yourself some painful hours and read one of the finest novels of the last year instead.

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Summary: Mind numbing
Review: If you haven't read this book yet, beg borrow or steal to do so. For me, this was the read of a lifetime--unquestionably the most thrilling, moving, thought-provoking and disturbing/inspirational story ever. Must reading!