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139th out of 155 books
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158 voters
The Second Son
by
Charles Sailor (Goodreads Author)
His name is Joseph Turner, a brave young construction worker from the Bronx, who rescues an imperiled co-worker trapped on a swaying iron girder twenty-four stories high - only to slip and plummet to the pavement below. Horrified onlookers are astonished and the world is stunned by what happens next. Suddenly, miraculously, Joseph Turner is granted a rematch with life. Onl...more
Paperback, 0 pages
Published
October 28th 1979
by Avon Books
(first published October 1979)
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I loved the premise. Who is Joseph Turner and what was happening to him? Was it real or all a dream? Joseph was a great hero - strong of heart and mind, generous, open, kind, and non-judgemental. I really wanted to know what would become of him.
But, as much as I liked the premise and first half of the book, I was equally disappointed with the rest. It became so glaringly obvious in its intent that it turned me off. It became very heavy handed and the author’s problem with religion and authority...more
But, as much as I liked the premise and first half of the book, I was equally disappointed with the rest. It became so glaringly obvious in its intent that it turned me off. It became very heavy handed and the author’s problem with religion and authority...more
I would have to re-read this book to give a detailed review of it, which I may, at some point, do. But for right now, I'll offer an over-reaching opinion of the book in general that has been so strong in the imprint of it that it has remained unchanged from the time I originally read it, as a teenager, to now: This book is profound. It changed me in the reading of it, and is one of the handful of books to which I credit my ignition as a writer.
Many, many books have influenced me over the years,...more
Many, many books have influenced me over the years,...more
This was a great read, conceptually speaking. It was very slow, but kept to the point of a man becoming the unrequited savior of New York City. It was an interesting take on how average people around the world would respond to the second coming of Christ. I still had a problem getting through it, despite my curiosity in cultural studies. It was dry and lacked humor that would make the characters more lovable. And it all ended before any true character development could be accomplished. I am read...more
I'm pretty sure Joseph Turner is my new crush. But don't worry to all you guys out there; this book will appeal to you too, since it is an action/thriller with tons of suspense that constantly builds. I basically couldn't put it down. The book is an easy and intriguing read, with an interesting premise. There was one night when I only slept for about four hours because I was so glued to the pages. Needless to say, I strongly recommend "The Second Son" to pretty much anyone who looking for an ent...more
I was a precocious kid who would, from age 4 onward, read just about anything that my siblings or parents left available to me. John read this during his deeply confused and searching period around 1980, and so I also read it to discuss with him. While it spurred some discussion, I didn't find it to be particularly compelling in ideas or style. One fun idea does not a novel make.
I read this as a teen when it was first published and found the story very thought provoking then but now it seems even more relevant with how blatantly & efficiently the evangelicals are marketing their propaganda. The strident and deliberate obfuscations they use in presenting their views to promote ingroup solidarity are worse that anything Sailor used in his book.
I read this book when I was still in highschool. I love it when books make you think about possibilities and your own beliefs. This book left it's mark on me and it became one of my favorite books of all time and after having read a lot of books since highschool, it remains as one of my favorites until now...
Read this quite a few years ago, but I can remember thinking it was a stunning book. A modern outlook on the second coming of Christ. Not a religious book, a great story well told
It's out of print, but if you can find a copy I LOVE this book. How the world, the Catholic Church, and toy companies would react if God's Second Son really came down among us.
While not a religous person, I do find religous fiction often entertaining. Charles Sailor's "Second Son" is well written and thought-provoking. A very good read.
A book that stays with you. Makes you think, what would really happen to a person in this situation. It's on Kindle now, so reread and still a very good book.
I read this several years ago and remember really enjoying it - think i am going to have to re-read it to remember why
Not quite sure where to put this. It is sort of a thriller. A very intereesting book about a modern messiah.
I read this long ago. I want to read it again, but can't find it. I hope it reprints someday.
One of my favorite Speculative Fiction books to date. An excellent read!
Good story but very predictable. After all, it is called the SECOND SON.
Sep 15, 2012
BC
marked it as to-read
I believe this is one of the books that burned in 1982
Read during my searching years.
Excellent and beautiful story of man who has to find himself and through quite a few trials discovers that he the second son. Doesn't quite come out and say it, but that he is Jesus coming again. Even though it is fiction, it makes one realize what Jesus might have went through being a man, and finding out who he really was. A really beaufitul story and one of the best books I ever wrote. I lent in to someone and am sorry I never got it back.
This is a freakin really good book. It really makes you think. I don't know anyone who has read it who has not loved it, you can't put it down. It has not been in print for a long time...the church bought the rights to the book and movie they were making to stop people from reading it...I have heard. If you can find it in a second hand bookstore...snap it up. Very hard to find.
I fell in love with this novel when it was published! Still memorable today. Wonder if it was ever mafe into a movie. Worth reading even today.
Apr 14, 2013
Kevin
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