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Summary: Revelation Redux Again Also, Too
Review: I thought this was a good concept (A clone from the shroud of Turin), and one I tried myself to tackle, but couldn't find a satifying resolution. This guy's sidestepped that issue by not writing his own novel, but by re-writing his version of revelation.
All that aside:
I still think it's a good concept (the cloning of Jesus); the fact that it's referred to as "The CHRIST Clone Trilogy," tells you quite alot about the mindset of the writer (-a fundamentalist christian).
The problem is that the good bits are strung together by what feels like filler and reads like exposition of revelation.
I suspect he's slipping all the "facts" in so that the reader will be astounded later at how it all fits together (Hammett did it better). Besides, this methodology falls right into the symptom of people creating images of god that look just like us and then saying that WE look like GOD! That is: You can prove the bible's true because the bible says it's the word of god, and since the bible defines god's word as true, then- the- bible's - true!
To uphold his conceit the author by needs makes the entire planet so STUPID that when the "rapture" occurs no one left even suspects it could be the rapture. (Someone please tell the author that you don't have to be christian to know christian mythology!)
The book does pick up toward the end, but...
When finished (because of all the filler), the whole thing reads like a preface to the next book. ...Ultimately not satisfying.
I can only hope the next book has a little more substance.
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Summary: Better than Left Behind
Review: This book is actually first in a series of three. Five stars as a whole but I could only give this first book 4 stars because it takes a little time for the story to get going. What a thought provoking read. I understand that the concept of cloning Christ is offensive to most readers but that is what gets you hooked. Kind of reminds me of Jurassic Park in that regard with the whole moral dillema surrounding cloning. For instance Doctor Goodman, an Athiest, clones Christ to prove he is not the Son of God. His reason being if He were then God wouldn't allow it to happen. You can see how this opens up a philosophical can of worms. However Dr. Goodman does clone Christ in the persona of Christopher using dermal cells from the Shroud of Turin. Christopher Goodman is such a nice and likeable character that it is hard to believe he could become the antichrist. His character is so innocent and sweet and has much more depth than Nicolae Carpathia of the Left Behind series. It's easy to see how millions could be fooled by him. Perhaps it's because we see him introduced as a child in this first installment that makes us connect with him and makes him seem so harmless. The story is well written and much more believable. Plus the author has accomplished in three books what took the writers of Left Behind 12 books to do. Please keep in mind though that it may appeal more to a non-Christian audience. There are several elements that a Christian reader may find disturbing such as some mild language and a darker storyline giving it a more PG-13 rating. However I don't think the apocalypse is meant to be all fluffy and happy. For example "The Rapture" is a much darker event in this novel referred to as "The Disaster". I myself don't agree with the authors take on the rapture but it didn't take away from the story. In fact it was refreshing to get a different angle on things. In style the two series have little in common other than they are both fictional works based on Bible prophecy. Left Behind reads more like a television soap opera while The Christ Clone novels read more like a Hollywood blockbuster. I highly recommended.
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Summary: A good start for the trilogy
Review: Though I think the first one is not the best of the trilogy, this book is very good. I bought it just to have something different to read, but when I got it I couldn't stop reading it until I finished. I found that I had been reading the whole night. Be careful not to start reading in the office or in public places, you'll find yourself bound to your chair until you finish.After that I couldn't help it and bought the others.
I would like to see this trilogy translated to spanish!!!
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Summary: Good reading for the Religion Fiction reader.
Review: Good book, slowly introduces you into the drama. Intriguing in the aspect of cloning. I enjoyed the book.
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Summary: This book has a secret...
Review: The secret of this series is that it is not designed for Christian audiences. The book primarily follows non-Christian characters during the vast majority of its story telling which means that Christian readers will find most of their actions unsavory (including a rare, mild curse word or two). However, if Christian readers stick it out for the whole trilogy, they should find a lot to like. The overall writing itself could be better, but as far as this sub-genre goes, it's relatively excellent. Be careful reading these reviews though or you'll very likely spoil some of the biggest surprises.
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Summary: Great, captivating read!
Review: This book is great! After less than 3 days of not being able to put it down, I finished it last night. I actually first heard of the book last week while browsing other book reviews on Amazon. The Left Behind series never captured my attention, but the premise of this series was so captivating that I had to check it out- - A clone being produced from Jesus' remaining cells on the Shroud of Turin? What a starting concept.
This book has something for everyone: Biblical history, science, behind-the-scenes political maneuvering, End-time prophecy. It even raised goosebumps on my skin to consider how easily the political climate in the book could become reality. Very disconcerting.
Anyway, if you have the opportunity to check this book out, please do. If nothing else, it would be worth the factual information you'll get on the various topics that I previously mentioned.
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Summary: Better than that other series.
Review: It is hard to resist comparing this series with the Left Behind series, which I've also read. If you only have time to read one, read this one. Both are fictionalized accounts of the book of Revelation, but this is better done, nor does it drag out as long. In this one, Christopher Goodman is the anti-Christ, and I'd suspected so only because I'd read Revelation, but this portrayal of the anti-Christ is more convincing. You're supposed to be decieved into following him, right? Well, this guy seems so nice that I had to sneak a peek at this reviews for the other books in the series to be sure that he really does turn out to be the bad guy. Now I see how people could be deceived by the anti-Christ. In the Left Behind series, the authors so beat you over the head with how evil Carpathia is that you're left wondering why in the world others don't see through him. If nothing else, this alone makes this series better. It also has a different way of interpreting the rapture of Church. A word of caution - it is somewhat graphic. This disappearing act in the Left Behind series might be easier to stomach in that respect. So far I have not finished the entire series yet, but I've at least enjoyed the first book and its premise.
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Summary: Can't Wait For Next Volume
Review: What if Christ was cloned? While we're asking difficult questions is Christ the Messiah? These questions leap to mind amongst others in this daring challenging novel.
The main character is Decker a somewhat agnostic reporter whose invited to an examintation of the Turin Shroud by his mentor and science professor. Months pass then Decker is invited to meet his former professor's adopted son Christopher. In the course of the plot it's revealed that Christopher is not adopted but a clone. While this is going on by the way the earth faces famine, and disease. Is Christopher the Christ Clone???
This novel is so gripping the premise so fresh, (explored to an extent in other books, Long's Year Zero comes to mind). The author's voice though is invigorating as he fearlessly writes a novel that challenges people to think and examine their own lives and wonder science vs. faith hmmmmmmmmm? A great summer read, yet topical whenever one picks it up recommended a good Christmas gift (though by then hopefully the sequel is available.)
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Summary: Very intriguing religious fiction
Review: I liked how the author used real biblical facts and combined them with a little sci fi. You can't stop with this one, you must read the entire series. It is worth it.
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Summary: FANTASTIC
Review: Wow what a rollercoaster thrill ride and thats just the first book! I am hungry for the next installment a great religious thriller I was glued to every page!
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