- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Ace Books; paperback / softback edition (Nov 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0441008860
- ISBN-13: 978-0441008865
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.7 x 4.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,771,119 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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It sounded good but didn't have the depth I anticipated.
The religious themes were minimal and the sci-fi theory was not thought through. There wasn't a real concept to the book, but it was a bearable enough read. A bit of a plot, but not the most intellectually engaging book I have ever read!
If you are looking for a real sci-fi novel with religious themes and deep thinking, try Mary Doria Russell's book "The Sparrow" and it's sequel "Children of God". Or for harder sf - try Brin and Bear's "The Heart of the Comet" which explores similar themes to "Divine Intervention" but in a much more gripping way.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
This sf novel is very cleverly designed
27 Nov 2001
Format:Paperback
The mission of the Walt Disney Spaceship is to find a habitable planet and colonize it, reporting back to Earth periodically on their failures and their final success. They land on the planet they name Mandala in galaxy light years from Earth and in the one hundred and fifty years they have lived on it; they have put their mark on the planet. Even their religion is based on the writings of the captain of the spaceship, a combination of science and theology.
Earth has been notified of the colonizing of Mandala and with the new technology that has been developed 33,000 colonists who have been cryogenically sleeping are about to orbit the planet. The Prime Minister of Mandala fears that the colonists will be a threat to his regime. He goes to the spaceship with a few of his allies and kills off all but one of the crew. He plans to murder all the new colonists with only nine year old deaf mute Drew Randall, who has a direct pipeline to someone or something calling himself God, in his way.
Fans of space opera, political intrigue and precocious little heroes will thoroughly enjoy reading DIVINE INTERVENTION. It's fascinating to read about a group of people who colonized a world according to their own collective needs and beliefs. Readers will believe that author Ken Wharton actually visited his planet and has written about events he witnessed.
Harriet Klausner
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Thought-provoking
8 May 2004
Format:Paperback
This is, at heart, a story of the difference between religion and science, which I find intriguing. It does not say either is more or less valuable to the human condition - instead it warns against trying to blend them.
Engaging characters, page-turning plot, and (as all sci-fi authors must create), a believable fantastic setting. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
8 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Fascinating, entertaining and mind expanding hard SF
3 Feb 2002
Format:Paperback
"Divine Intervention" is one of the most fascinating novels I have read in the past few months. It successfully takes a hard science fiction story and incorporates unique ideas on physics, interstellar colinization, religion and politics into an entertaining blend. The tension between the "Burnout Kingdoms" and the mainstream society of Mandala really makes the story work well. And the twist of Drew Randall, a young deaf-mute, communicating with "God" is quite intriguing.
Very original and highly recommended.
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