Review: A funny, surprising success
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 1, 2012
Fast paced and entertaining, Herman's novel is certainly packed full of interesting ideas and funny quirks. The image of 'god' sitting at 'his' PC in heaven tapping away in online chat rooms is priceless! God is just one example of the fantastic array of characters Herman creates as he tells his cosmic comedy and it's hard not to laugh out loud at times at the images and scenes he creates.Science Fiction isn't really my thing so this novel was saved by its comic side and also the fact that Herman didn't just create a fantasy world out of nowhere, it seems to be based in fact, philosophy and science which makes it all the more enjoyable and interesting from my perspective. He answers and attacks some of the BIG philosophical questions from an angle which seems lighthearted yet creative and intelligent.The plot moves extremely quickly and with the huge cast of characters moves from place to place with a moment's notice. However, this works extremely well for the novel and doesn't detract from enjoyment as you might expect.This novel is packed with questions, not all of them answered, laughs which absolutely anybody can enjoy and makes a good starting point for any philosophical or religious debate, if you're so inclined.Beth Townsend - The Kindle Book Review