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published
October 1st 1993
by Penguin (Non-Classics)
binding
Paperback, 240 pages
isbn
0140231196
(isbn13: 9780140231199)
description
Twentieth-century television networks compete murderously for exclusive rights to broadcast the Crucifixion, in an irreverent assault on religious...more
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Read in January, 2004
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Read in October, 2007
recommends it for:
anyone but religious zealots
this is a quick read and highly entertaining.
it bends the reality of time & space to tell a story about the original disciples of Jesus and how power hungry people from the future go back in time to get a piece of the action for themselves.
i'm almost done with it, it's hard to put down.
it bends the reality of time & space to tell a story about the original disciples of Jesus and how power hungry people from the future go back in time to get a piece of the action for themselves.
i'm almost done with it, it's hard to put down.
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Read in January, 2008
It took me a bit to adjust to Vidal's frenetic style but once I did, I flew thru this book. It's great and witty religious satire. Highly recommended for anyone who loves taking a bite out of those who take dogma too seriously.
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Read in September, 2004
recommends it for:
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T.V. networks competing to broadcast the crucifixion. The time travel element is not satisfactorily explained, but it’s all so delightfully perverse and funny that you don’t really care.
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recommends it for:
anyone that can set aside piety.
I love Gore Vidal.
This book is just one of the strong arguments for why.
a fun romp through what media could be if they worked the material in a certain way.
This book is just one of the strong arguments for why.
a fun romp through what media could be if they worked the material in a certain way.
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Read in January, 2005
If Jesus were alive today and on death row, it definitely would go something like this novel. Gore Vidal's a sharp wit.
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Read in October, 2008
recommends it for:
Anyone who does not take the Bible too seriously.
So freakin funny and just a very interesting plot that is truly original. Keeps you entertained the entire read.
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Read in April, 2001
Vidal should be more widely known among the young!
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Read in January, 2004
I love this man... but I couldn't finish this...
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