- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Zondervan (1 July 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0310235588
- ISBN-13: 978-0310235583
- Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 13.9 x 2.3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,846,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Amateur astronomer Marcus Stiller is thrown into a nightmare of confusion, along with the rest of the world, when he discovers a red stain rapidly growing across the surface of the moon.
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Woven from the twin strands of faith and science . . . a spellbinding novel of heavenly portents, earthly realities, and the best and worst of the human heart.
At first Marcus Stiller thought his telescope was playing tricks on him. It wasn’t. And now, two of the nation’s top astronomers have confirmed his discovery before the national media. A dark red spot has appeared on the lunar surface—a spot no one can explain. And it’s growing.
Julie Waal’s screams will only earn her another injection of sedative. But she can’t help screaming. And she can’t fight the terrifying visions that come, unbidden, when the Moon shines through the window of her locked room.
As tensions build in a world transfixed by Stiller’s Enigma—the blood-red blemish slowly tainting the Moon’s silver face, inspiring both political and prophetic speculation—a private drama unfolds that will sweep Stiller, his wife, Lucy, and Julie together into a horrifying encounter in which sanity and life itself are the prize.
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The 'Gansky Enigma'
6 Aug 2002
Format:Paperback
Marcus Stiller has stepped into the global spotlight. During a routine observation, the astronomer finds a dark red blemish on the lundar surface, and it's growing. Soon, Stiller and his 'Stiller Enigma' are the most popular topic on the planet - stirring up both political and religious debate.
Even more disturbing than the 'Stiller Enigma' is what I call the 'Gansky Enigma'. That is, how can an accomplished author actually publish something like this? Far too much time is spent on meaningless conversation and monologue. Overabundant detail is dedicated to a plot that goes absolutely nowhere. As the plot (what there is of one) reaches its' ridiculous 'conclusion' in the EPILOGUE, one can't help but wonder if this book did in 20 chapters what could have been done in 3.
If you're new to Gansky, do NOT read this book! He is (usually) an incredible writer. Go read one of his others.
If you're a Gansky fan...you MIGHT be able to stomach this book.
I wouldn't suggest it though...I suffered for you.
Even more disturbing than the 'Stiller Enigma' is what I call the 'Gansky Enigma'. That is, how can an accomplished author actually publish something like this? Far too much time is spent on meaningless conversation and monologue. Overabundant detail is dedicated to a plot that goes absolutely nowhere. As the plot (what there is of one) reaches its' ridiculous 'conclusion' in the EPILOGUE, one can't help but wonder if this book did in 20 chapters what could have been done in 3.
If you're new to Gansky, do NOT read this book! He is (usually) an incredible writer. Go read one of his others.
If you're a Gansky fan...you MIGHT be able to stomach this book.
I wouldn't suggest it though...I suffered for you.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
It is Gansky's Style That Saves Makes This A Great Read
19 Feb 2004
Format:Paperback
Marcus Stiller, along with two of his students, finds a growing, red spot on the moon. As the world wonders what the cause might be, Stiller struggles with the truth of science and faith - two worlds he thought stood alone, but now is not so sure.
We are introduced to Julie Waal, a character surrounded by deception, and the reader is taken on a journey through mental illness and horrors involved. Add a three-named-professor-stalking-nutcase and you have some serious plots to intertwine. Not an easy task.
I think Gansky's only flaw with this novel is creating a story so big, no ending would suffice. I would have liked another hundred pages or so...
I give the novel five stars, because even though I felt the ending was a little drab, ninety-percent of the book was awesome.
I look forward to my next Alton Gansky novel.
www.therunninggirl.com
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Unanswered Questions
10 Jan 2003
Format:Paperback
I would recommend this book, however I must say that I was a bit dissappointed. 'Dark Moon' was an enjoyable read, however after reading the awesome book 'The Prodigy' I was expecting this book to be just as good. In many ways that was a mistake on my part. Often times we are dissapointed when we are expecting the same quality product every time.
That being said 'Dark Moon' is a story that kept me interested throughout most of the book, however there were a few unanswered questions. The resolution was not as satifying as I wanted. I was quite interested in the story's main characters, however as the book went on there seemed to be too many other lesser characters and subplots introduced that took away from what should have been the main focus of the story. Perhaps Gansky should have made the book longer so that all of the themes and issues of science, faith and family could have explored more fully. It seemed as if most of the book was spent setting up the big climax that never really seemed to happen.
I do not want to reveal to much of the book's plot. I will say that despite some of Gansky's failings with this book, I still enjoyed it. He has created characters that I was able to identify with and care about. That in many ways is so much important than the plot of a book. I could have read more and this is not a short book at 352 pages. I would not have minded if it were 500 or more pages. Gansky is a skilled writer who I will continue to read in the future.
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