The Last Day

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Summary: Old Bigotry in New Format
Review: Some of the enthusiastic reviews here are perplexing and must come from the publisher. Even truly great literature doesn't receive such raves. For an ordinary thriller, this novel has surprisingly touched upon and for a moment legitimized anti-Catholic bigotry for the narrow minded. The delight taken in this by certain readers is disturbing. In every other way the book is unexceptional, but the underlying prejudice, hatred, and venom towards the Church is unique. One would think people might be more tolerant and enlightened, yet this kind of thing is still embraced by some. This novel will encourage those that hold on to old hates and offend the intelligent reader.

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Summary: Extraordinary
Review: Really enjoyed this one. My compliments to the author for a very stimulating, provocative story. Extremely well developed, intelligent, timely. A tightly-woven, outstanding suspense thriller.

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Summary: Not what I expected!
Review: When I read about all the controversy surrounding this book, I thought it was going to be some sort of negative, downer story. Surprise! This novel is a blast! Incredibly entertaining, hillarious in places, exciting, very fast paced, challenging and uplifting. This is NOT a doom and gloom story. The premise is highly original and the plot very convincingly developed. There is a lot more going on under the surface of this book than many readers are catching, I think. Behind the powerful sledgehammers are surprising subtleties, wonderful metaphors and a gripping irony. I don't say this lightly, THE LAST DAY is easily one of the best books I've ever read. I highly recommend it!

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Summary: Thank you, Mr. Kleier
Review: I don't know if authors ever visit these pages, but if you do, Mr. Kleier, my personal thanks to you for a truly inspiring and uplifting novel. This is masterpiece of creativity, the way it intertwines so many different theologies and philosophies into such a complex, yet such a clear vision. Beautiful prose (I especially love the parables and the messiah's speeches). Haunting. This is a book that stays with you long after you've finished it. Again, thank you!

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Summary: Exceptional Read - Highly Recommend
Review: I had not heard anything about the book before buying it based on its flyleaf and a couple of pages of quick peruse. Couldn't put it down! Major premise is thought-provoking and brilliantly executed. Characters were believable, simpatico, and had the same questions and feelings I had/have. I was impressed with how bold and brave this author is to tackle such huge stakes and venture off into areas of mucho politico incorrecto. Loved the results. Kleier is not afraid to present concepts which polarize the reader based on one's preconceived religious views. I remind myself and everyone else that this is a work of fiction but frankly it did make me re-examine my own beliefs. Entertainment but spiritual food for thought. I hope the religious right does not succeed in restricting this book. It bothers me that they somehow feel they can infringe on my right to read what I want. If they don't like something, they shouldn't read it, but let the rest of us exercise our own freedoms how we may wish. The Last Day is an exception book. Keep on writting, Glenn.

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Summary: Well reasearched and fascinating
Review: The author must have conducted a vast amount of research to piece together such an intricate and seamless story. Fast paced and extremely well written, the suspense catches you from the very first chapter and builds through an ever-twisting plot to a spellbinding conclusion. The science reminds me a little of Crichton's first (and best) book, "Andromeda Strain." This novel has the makings of an all-time classic.

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Summary: Thanks, Mr. Kleier
Review: Refreshingly original take on how the world might respond to the arrival of a messianic being. The novel keeps building torque like an overwound clock. Suspense intertwined with a surprisingly positive and hopeful message for the new millennium. A truly beautiful, complex and intelligently told story.

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Summary: Newsflash! This is a Koontz novel!
Review: Wondering how a first-time author could write such an incredible and complex novel? Word is that Dean Koontz wrote this under pseudonym of Glenn Kleier (Kleier is German for "One who sees into the future"). This is easily one of Koontz's best works. Hope we hear more from "Glenn Kleier."

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Summary: An international bestseller
Review: It's wonderful to see a book like this earn the international acclaim it's due. Translated now into a dozen different languages and also up for Smith award in England. A "Thumping Good Read!"

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Summary: Second Rate Iconoclast
Review: This is pretty pale stuff when compared to James Morrow's brilliant Towing Jehovah or Bible Stories for Adults, two iconoclastic masterpieces. The author of Last Day bludgeons the reader with a elementary interpretation of the bible and open disgust for the "sacred". Morrow confronts organized religion with wit and intelligence, qualities absent in this novel. Where Morrow offers insight into Religious beliefs, this author offers very little. Morrow is a genious at exposing hypocrisy with wit, subtlety, and sheer guts, cutting to the sanctimonious bone. This author delivers a few bruises, but lacks the heart and soul of the great iconoclast. This is a loooong sermon against the church, without the style and talent for stepping on clay feet which Morrow demonstrates consistently. It's the difference between a skilled surgeon and an apprentice butcher.