Happy New Year, ‘ballers! This was my third Michel Faber novel. Overall I’ve enjoyed the books and also marveled at his ability to tackle seemingly anything. But…this was pretty thin. The idea is fantastic, but the execution left me unmoved. This guy finds a fifth gospel (“fire gospel” is an inflammatory [<—see what I did there!?] title suggested by a critic after incidents inspired by the guy’s subsequent translation & book). It’s an interesting concept: a pretty cool way to think about the relationship, or […]
It’s about Christian aliens. Or long distance relationships. I’m not sure.
Peter is a pastor with a troubled past. He is married to Bea. When we’re introduced to them, they’re on their way to the airport. Peter is about to embark on a mission to another planet, where he is expected to bring the word of God to the natives. If you thought the two halves of a couple living in two different cities was tough on a relationship, try living on two different planets. Peter embraces his mission, while Bea struggles back at home. This […]