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How Like a God (Hardcover)

by Brenda W. Clough (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 287 pages
  • Publisher: Tor Books (Mar 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0312862636
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312862633
  • Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.5 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,631,991 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book made a believer out of me., 19 Feb 1998
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I'm not a science fiction fan. At least, I didn't think I was until I read Brenda Clough's book, How Like A God. The cover made me want to pick it up and once I started it, I couldn't put it down. My husband picked it up next and felt the same. I hope Brenda Clough is well on her way to the next title. We'll be looking for it!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Apt story rates as more than just another scifi book, 13 Jan 1998
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I am an avid reader of both science fiction and general literature. It is rare that I find a science fiction book that has elements in common with classic literature, and I am not simply referring to the Gilgamesh theme. Do not mistake what I mean, I am a scifi fan, but scifi by its nature tends to defeat itself on some fundamental levels of literature. So I was surprised when I pulled this from the scifi/fantasy section of my local bookstore. This novel is not only a good smooth read that moves fluidly, it also covers themes ranging from the terror and tragedy of sudden godhood to both macrocosmic and microcosmic views of humanity to the pleasant insanity of parenthood. This will go into my pile of books to re-read along with things like 'Franny and Zooey' by Salinger.
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2.0 out of 5 stars A promising idea turns into disappointment, 9 Jan 1998
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After reading the slipcover of this book I told my wife to get it for me as an Xmas gift. The story of a guy who acquires an incredible super power (the ability to read and alter others thoughts) and the effect this has on his life sounded too good to pass up. Boy, was I wrong.

The whole novel seems hurried, it goes from beginning to end too quickly. Usually this is the sign of a real page turner, but not in this instance. I never developed any feelings towards the characters and the writing seemed to lack any punch. Perhaps I was biased by having just finished George R.R. Martin's "A Game of Thrones" just prior to this, but I don't think so. Not once during "How Like a God" did I encounter a piece of writing that made me go back and reread it or read it to my wife (unlike the previous book I had read).

In conclusion, I just felt that the entire time I was reading this novel that I could write this well myself. That does not warrant a good review. Perhaps this book should have been titled "How Unlike a Writer"

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