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The Darwin Conspiracy: The Confessions of Sir Max Busby: A Novel

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It is amazing what lengths some readers will go to to criticize an author. Can anyone just read a fictional novel without completely analyzing every detail? I am appalled and insulted by what some reviewers think regarding this book, that a thinking, intelligent person would shy away from this book for good reason. However, wouldn't a truly intelligent person be open minded and appreciate a work of art for what it is regardless of what their PERSONAL RELIGIOUS VIEWS may be. Don't let your religious or non-religous perspective cloud your vision as you read this wild adventurous tale of possibility. The author did a fair amount of research to concoct his tale and it is always interesting to read the possibilities even if they aren't true or support your faith. Take a walk on the wild side as it will only make you more enlightened.

I have enjoyed other works by James Scott Bell but haven't read this before because some of the negative reviews influenced me.

I am a Christian and have read enough on the evolution theory to think that it takes more faith to believe it than it does to believe in Intelligent Design, but that's not why I decided to post this review. Whatever you believe about evolution, the book is a good read -- unless you have an intense agenda of your own. It was far from "second grade writing" as I think one critic suggested. I would probably classify it as part fantasy, part historical fiction.

I read a lot of mystery/suspense/lawyer novels for enjoyment and relaxation -- which is what this book offered me. Sure the author writes from his own beliefs and, yes, he has an agenda. If you look closely, all books, Christian or non Christian reflect the author's world view, even though not always so obviously (and Bell makes no attempt to pretend he doesn't have a viewpoint on the subject).

I have never had to accept an author's world view to enjoy a good book. Dig further into nonfiction works on evolution if it raises questions for you, but unless you are an anti-creationist fanatic you will enjoy this novel. If you believe firmly in evolution it's not likely it will turn your world upside down.

I love it mainly because it does what Phillip Johnson says it will do: "Darwinists will be outraged." That proves the point of the book - Darwinism is a religion, and nobody gets more upset about finding that religion bogus than the Darwinists themselves! The book does remind me of Vonnegut - only turned on his head. Great Reading

Whether you like this book or not will probably depend on whether you believe in creation or evolution! Bell gives an enjoyable story about the spread of evolution, first as a theory, then as so-called "fact." He has endnotes that indicate the history behind the facts in the book, and also lets one know that the part of the book that takes place in current time is the part that is fiction. Evolutionists--lighten up and enjoy the book. You might even learn something!

On the back cover of the book is a quote from Phillip Johnson, the man who almost single handedly has caused Darwinists serious head burn--they are clearly on the run now. He says of this book, "Darwinists will be outraged," and he's right about that. That's because the book is so doggone smart and funny. Darwinists, in my experience, can't stand being made sport of.

This novel is a mix of history and fancy (though the line is sometimes obscured), but the really important point is that it is about what really is the heart of hard core evolutionary thinking, and that's a fear of being wrong. Because that might mean God really does exist!

I recommend this novel to all who are interested in the creation-evolution controversy, at the very least because it's different from the normal, dry, academic tones. I think high school students would especially like it.

I find it worth noting that virtually all the reviews of this book give it either one star, or five. Hmmm . . . Any author so imminently capable of polarizing his audience must be doing something right. He may not be correct (Michael Moore comes to mind), but he's certainly not boring.

I found this book entertaining and well-researched. I've been on the edge of the Creation-Evolution debate for the better part of thirty years and found nothing fallacious or contrived in the research. Even though I tend to agree with its premise, however, I must say that I found the book a bit preachy. Bell tends to make everyone wear a hat either completely white or black, and fails to develop any of the characters to more than one thin dimension.

In fairness, though, this was his first book. And, it defies easy classification into any of the normal genres of fiction. Given its subject, tone and intent, the lack of rich character development is not a detriment. Nor do I find it objectionable that he takes a stand on this controversial issue. Surely the intelligent educated reader is not so shallow as to dismiss the book out of hand solely because the author takes a position contrary to his own.

I found the mechanism, that is, the revelation of an old manuscript purporting to tell the "real story" of the "Darwinian Conspiracy," an interesting twist. Bell has used the vehicle of fiction to convey deeper truths, constructing a plausible web of conspiracy to explain the wholesale embrace of a bankrupt theory by much of modern society.

I have met James Scott Bell and found him neither shrill nor stupid. He's been a successful attorney and author of some twenty books, most of then Grishamesque legal thrillers. As with all authors, he gets better as he goes.

The choir to whom you're primarily preaching, Jim, says Amen! Many others won't receive these truths no matter how they're presented. To those in the middle (your primary audience, I suspect), however many of them remain, I pray that the Light will shine from these pages and draw some to the Truth.

PS - I gave the book four stars just to break the pattern.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It is funny and intelligent at the same time. How many books about evolution can claim that? Not everyone will agree with Bell's point of view (he is a strong critic of Darwinism), but he is a good writer and the book always entertains

I read this when it first came out. I loved it then, and love it now. It has been updated by the author to show some of the latest trends in the creation-evolution controversy. But it is mostly just a fun book to read, with plenty to think about in it. I have recommended this book to high school students for book reports, but it has not been available for the last several years. Now it is again, and I'm very glad about that. Enjoy!

I have not given much thought about the Theory of Evolution. I have always thought that it takes more faith to believe everything was created randomly rather than by a Creator.

After reading this book, I now have a better picture about how the false doctrine of evolution has negatively effected every facet of our society.

This is a very entertaining way to get a lot of background on the creation and perpetuation of a lie that many have believed.

Excellent read [5 stars] I also highly recommend "The Nephilim Seed" (also by Mr. Bell)

This book is a masterpiece, in my personal opinion. I had a lot of fun with it, and therefore finished it rather quickly. I find it hilarious that amazon has become the bashing ground for this book by wannabe evolutionists! Some people are actually crazy enough to think that Mr. Bell has gone to lengths to "punish those darn evolutionists", but do you really think that is the case? Nah! This book just upsets or encourages people, and then they have to take the necessary pot shots so their feelings won't stay hurt.

I really had a ball reading this as a satire, but then again as an encouragement. It takes guts to do something like this, and James Scott Bell has done this, and he even shows it when he says at the end that he was going to publish this book himself, but then a publisher saw it and said, 'Let us publish it.' Of course, some would blame that on a supernatural coincidence, but us Christians might say something like, "To God be the glory, He is an awesome God who does great and mighty things!!" This book is a great and mighty thing. And as we see in the review section of amazon, some people get highly and mightily ticked off...

GROW UP!!! You either read the book and get something out of it, or you read it and get mad about it. Either way, this is a book that will be read and be argued over for awhile, and I'm pretty sure that it won't just go away. Just so certain people out there aren't too disappointed.

Thank you, Mr Bell, and good day!