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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
An interesting contribution to the sci-fi genre. . .,
By David Zampino "21st Century Hobbit" (Delavan, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: God Game (Paperback)
For some, the name of Fr. Andrew Greeley instantly suggests a "liberal" Catholic priest seeking to be a gadfly in the Church. For some, the name conjures up some fairly steamy sex scenes in some of his novels. For some, a competent, if media-hungry sociologist. Readers of "God Game" will add "imaginative Science Fiction writer" to this eclectic mix.In "God Game" Fr. Greeley presents us with the unusual scenario of a priest (not unlike the author) spending an evening playing a compter adventure game. His home is struck by lightening, something is scrambled, and suddenly the images on his screen are real -- and the real characters think that he is God. Yes, this might seem a little philosophical for many sci-fi fans -- but for those readers who expect depth in their books (regardless of genre) will want to read and re-read this one. I still find myself in sharp philosophical and theological disagreement with Fr. Greeley -- and probably always will. But in this book, the Irish storyteller comes to the fore in a wonderful way.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
God's job is not an easy one,
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This review is from: God Game (Mass Market Paperback)
I read this book several years ago and found it a fascinating look at what it would be like to be God. A man is playing one of those fantasy-type computer games -- dungeons, lords, ladies, armies, etc., where he controls the action. Then lightning hits his computer and suddenly all these people become real. The fighting is brutal and bloody. The lives of the people are dependent on his ability to control their actions. Which is not an easy task, because of that little thing called free-will. He tries to convince them to stop fighting and behave nicely to each other, but because they are human they do not always follow advice. So our hero learns a great deal more of what God's role in our lives could really be. Good story, with lots of room for theosophical discussion.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enchanting novel with compeling characters,
By Brea (Roseburg, OR USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: God Game (Paperback)
This is such a wonderful book. Once you adjust yourself to the eighties computer technology that the narrator has to put up with, you will be as captivated with the book as the narrator was with his characters. And indeed, who wouldn't be captivated with this particular group. First there are the duke and duchess of neighboring kingdoms who have been feuding for generations but who are compelled by the narrator (who everyone thinks is God)to make peace. The duchess is a passionate, quick tempered, but vulnerable warrior with a talent for painting thunderstorms, and the duke is a gentle dreamer who doesn't enjoy war but has become so used to it that on rare occasions his warriors instincts become out of control. Then there is the bitter matron who is tired of being a minor character in a minor subplot and metamorphoses into a graceful, passionate woman, loved by all, including the author. And then there is a perky little ilel . . .but you'll have to find out about her yourself. If you are longing for a book with characters you can care about, even love, then I strongly urge you to read this delightful book.
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