Intelligent Design [Mass Market Paperback]

Denise Little (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2009

These ten original stories explore one of the most heatedly debated topics today. From a tale that examines whether life on Earth is an out-of-control science project, to one which reveals which species will inherit the planet, to a portrait of a scientist determined to discover the truth about God, the stories in this anthology tackle the big questions in ways that range from startling to satirical?and are always entertaining.

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About the Author

Denise Little worked for Barnes & Noble/B. Dalton Bookseller for many years, first as a bookstore manager, then as their national book buyer for romance, science fiction, and fantasy fiction. She then joined Kensington Publishing, where she edited her own line of romance, Denise Little Presents. She's currently executive editor at Tekno Books.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: DAW (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0756405688
• ISBN-13: 978-0756405687
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,580,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars An exploration of intelligent design---in story, November 5, 2009

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H. Grove "Errant Dreams Reviews" (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews
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Intelligent Design, an anthology edited by Denise Little, tackles from a science fiction viewpoint the "complex mix of religion and science--intelligent design--a school of thought that believes that evolution occurred, but under God's own eye and with His input." (From Denise Little's introduction.) This leads to a fascinating array of 11 stories that approach the topic from weird angles. What if humanity is an experiment, and it's deemed a failure? How might the humble rat turn out to be all the proof we need that intelligent design is true? If humanity does fail as a species, what might follow it, and how might it end? What if creation is an academic science project?

It suffers from the usual anthology problem that you're pretty much bound to find some stories less riveting than others. Some of the stories seemed too similar in topic or approach to me, and some were too dialogue-driven for my taste. But the standouts were truly standout, and this book is well worth reading!

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4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent and Thougtful Collection, February 20, 2012

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Steven Woodcock "Ferretman" (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Intelligent Design (Mass Market Paperback)

Seeing the "theme" for this collection and being a scientist, it was almost ordained that I pick this one up.

I was not disappointed. The stories here revolve around a central theme--did we evolve or were we created? Is Life an accident or part of an overarching plan?

There are 11 stories in this collection, and for me a couple were indeed duds. They were MORE than made up for by the *good* stories, however, with the clear winner to this man being the final story in the book, "Project: Creation".

If you like stories dealing with Life and the Meaning Of, this is the book for you.

Steven in Colorado

4.0 out of 5 stars Old Debate, Creative Prospective, June 8, 2011

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I wasn't sure how much I would like reading "Intelligent Design", but I ended up recommending it. You will find some traditional debates with a new spin, prompting meditation that may strengthen your own beliefs... as well as stories from imaginations gone wild. All in all it's an entertaining experience... definitely worth the read.