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Book Reviews Thread
Topic Started: Dec 16 2008, 03:42 PM (82 Views)
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Author: Roger Zelazny
Title: Lord of Light
Genre: Science Fiction

One day one man challenges the gods, for what they are. He does not like how these gods that exist rule the world. And so he challenges them. The premise of the story is because of a technologically-driven world, some humans have powers as strong as ĻgodsĻ. And the world depends on them to live on. The premise is strong, the characters are memorable and it has a compelling plot. The storyīs prose is strong and has a rich language drawing its universes from mythology and religion, from old religions as old as Hinduism and Buddhism. Many of the gods have names from these religions.

Drawing from the struggles of human-kind, in a world ruled by ruthless gods, the gods are not merciful. Nor do they practice what they preach from these religions. The prose is a brilliant backdrop to the universe, the landscape depicted included reads as if taking from Indiaīs holy religious works. The story is one part human greed, another part human spirit in a religious struggle within the story. There is nothing controversial here,it is just a story that tells of a greater power that must be stopped.

A brief introduction to Lord of Light surrounding itīs critical reception. It was the first novel of itīs kind to draw on religion and science fiction. It merges both (but is not trying to teach religion). But it does merge the religion and science for the first time together in a book. And it succeeds on itīs concept and execution. Hailed as a classic several years after, it consistently gets the nod in serious discussions of best science fiction novels of all time. For reasons probably covered in this review. This is why it has a breath-taking vision, no pun intended. Roger Zelazny always had been prolific. He focused on the characters in his stories. And was always humorous with whatever happened story-wise. Having read the Great Book of Amber supports this claim. And he was considered one of the best in his field.

What are some issues that get addressed in the theme? The theme on religion and science existing is strong. Itīs a mock-up play of a god-like culture that rules the world, people depend on gods and technology and the story creates the illusion that no one human can defeat a god.

In conclusion it is one of the under-appreciated classics and is very easy to read and pick up. It doesn't follow what you might be used to in the genre. And it has a lot going that is a good thing and a blessing at the same time. Even if you are not into science fiction you will want to read this.

Note: My english writing skills need work so donīt even think of asking me to change it entirely or relearn my english (the impossible). I donīt like the signature, I willl eventually add a picture.
 
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