The Fire Gospel (Myths)

by Michel Faber | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 1847672795 Global Overview for this book
Registered by wingpam99wing of Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland United Kingdom on 6/5/2012
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4 journalers for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by wingpam99wing from Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland United Kingdom on Tuesday, June 5, 2012
to read and release

Journal Entry 2 by wingpam99wing at Troon, Scotland United Kingdom on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
wasn't sure if this was going to be my cup of tea, but it was a really interesting read that picked up pace over the 200-odd pages. Putting this one aside for the winner of the EU birthday sweepstakes!

Journal Entry 3 by wingpam99wing at Troon, Scotland United Kingdom on Saturday, December 8, 2012

Released 11 yrs ago (12/8/2012 UTC) at Troon, Scotland United Kingdom

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on its way to Spain - congratulations, you are either the winner or the decoy of the European birthday sweepstakes!

Journal Entry 4 by wingBookworm-ladywing at Madrid, Madrid Spain on Monday, December 17, 2012
Received; this looks like an entertaining and short read. Thanks a lot!
I'm really intrigued.
And thanks for your lovely Xmas card! :)

Journal Entry 5 by wingBookworm-ladywing at Madrid, Madrid Spain on Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Reserved for greenbadger as a Tag Forward.
Time for this book to continue travelling...

Journal Entry 6 by wingBookworm-ladywing at Madrid, Madrid Spain on Monday, August 1, 2022

Released 1 yr ago (8/1/2022 UTC) at Madrid, Madrid Spain

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Sent today to Greenbadger for the WishList Tag Game.
Enjoy! :)

Journal Entry 7 by winggreenbadgerwing at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Saturday, August 13, 2022
Received as a Wishlist Tag, thank you very much! I've enjoyed all Faber's books that I've read, and also all of the Canongate Myths series I've read so far - which this is part of.

Journal Entry 8 by winggreenbadgerwing at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Friday, January 20, 2023
Theo Griepenkerl, expert on Aramaic and the not-very-likeable protagonist of this book, is in a museum in war-torn Iraq attempting to arrange a loan when a bomb goes off exposing some ancient scrolls, 'the Fifth Gospel'. Theo steals the scrolls and publishes them along with his story. Written by someone who knew Christ and describing the crucifixion in graphic terms, the new gospel causes ructions among all sorts of people. Well written and an interesting story, though my lack of sympathy for Theo meant I didn't enjoy it as much as I might have. I'm always amazed by the huge range of topics of Michel Faber, always so original. Part of the Canongate Myth series, this is supposed to be a re-imagining of the story of Prometheus but let's just say it's a very loose interpretation!

Journal Entry 9 by winggreenbadgerwing at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Released 11 mos ago (4/5/2023 UTC) at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom

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Sent to djf1968 who chose it from round 25 of the Alphabet VBB.

Journal Entry 10 by wingdjf1968wing at San Ramon, California USA on Sunday, April 16, 2023
My third choice... an F, from round 25 of the Alphabet VBB -- hoping I can appreciate the satire.

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