Planet of the Jews

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Summary: An interesting marriage of theology and sci-fi
Review: Similar to C.S. Lewis, Rabbi Graubart situates a sci-fi story (stories, really) in a distinctly Jewish theological frame. The book's structure as story variations on a theme itself conforms to historical Jewish textual tradition, and the juxtaposition of science fiction and religious motifs works quite well. The book is easy to read, contains several imaginative premises and made me wish it were longer. An unpredictable, provocative ending adds interest, and even a little darkness, to the work. All in all, a very worthwhile read to anyone interested in Judaism or science fiction.

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Summary: L'Chaim
Review: The story line and the writing are both outstanding; and Graubart's sense of humor adds something playful to a profound exploration of the human condition and the struggle to make the world (and oneself) a little better. I could not put the book down, and afterwards felt a keen desire to study with its author. Reading this book also energized my thinking about Torah study, though I believe that Planet of the Jews stands nicely on its own as an exciting and well-crafted science fiction story that changes the lense of our world view enough to make the reader think in a new way about some once and future issues.

Rating:
Summary: Outrageous fun
Review: This is such an exciting venture. I am actually only two-thirds of the way through, it is getting a little "out there" but I have the feeling that there is a reason for that. I normally am not a science fiction reader, but the comic book editor segments keep it grounded. Can't wait to find out what "the meaning" of all of this is!

Rating:
Summary: Outrageous fun
Review: This is such an exciting venture. I am actually only two-thirds of the way through, it is getting a little "out there" but I have the feeling that there is a reason for that. I normally am not a science fiction reader, but the comic book editor segments keep it grounded. Can't wait to find out what "the meaning" of all of this is!

Rating:
Summary: Outrageous fun
Review: This is such an exciting venture. I am actually only two-thirds of the way through, it is getting a little "out there" but I have the feeling that there is a reason for that. I normally am not a science fiction reader, but the comic book editor segments keep it grounded. Can't wait to find out what "the meaning" of all of this is!