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Summary: how many books do you really remember reading 10 years ago?
Review: Anyone who has ever read Job realizes that the book basically begs you to come up with your own answer of why bad things happen to good people. I realize that Heinlein is not a "religious" writer; but he's more explicit in his descriptions than other derivative works of Job such as Harold Kushner's. (yes I realize his title uses when and not why in its title). Maybe because Heinlein's book isn't written by a member of the clergy, it can posit an answer to the question that may on the surface be blasphemous but isn't really at all. I have never forgotten the answer to the question of why that is presented in this book, and in a very human way it makes more sense than any of the traditional religious explanations I have found.
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Summary: A great though often overlooked Heinlein novel
Review: This is mind bending novel by a real master of the science fiction genre. It is one of the many memorable books that late Robert Heinlein has written. It's a favorite of mine because it is the first Heinlein novel I ever read. I quickly followed it up with "Starnger in a Strange Land," "The Fourth Estate" and "To Sail Beyond the Sunset." A truly excellent read...and I read very little sci-fi until I came across "Job..."
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Summary: Caught off Guard
Review: Absolutely surprised during the last few chapters of the novel. Had no idea the storyline was heading the direction in which it all came together. "Amazing", one (if not the most) interest holding novels....also thought envoking towards the "Devine Trinity", etc. ad nausium.
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Summary: A great story for all
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this tale of a man thrown through the grip of religion and love as he tries to 'save' the woman he recently fell in love with so they can be eternally happy in Heaven. I loved the characters, story, ironic and humorous touches, and couldn't help but feel sorrowed to see it end(yes, I wished that another tale could have been started. Very few novels have ever gotten me to want even more after it was all over, more with these characters, more of the humor and story plots that made this story so great. For once, I felt sorry to see it end.) I hope you all enjoy this book as much as I have, and if you do like it, I strongly recommend Brother to Dragons by Charles Sheiffield, if you can find it. Its out of print, which really sux since I need another copy. Anyways, both of these 2 books are my all time favorates.
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Summary: Confusing
Review: I read this book for an English Study unit. I enjoyed this book a lot but found the ending quite confusing. When Jerry explains to alex what has been happening to him
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Summary: The Modern Book of Job
Review: This is the only RAH book I have read. That is not to say that I have'nt tried to read His others, they just don't seem to hit that grand slam that this one does. {Personally I don't think that RAH wrote this book)(It's too good)Job is a classic.......Start off with the Old Testament version, add a dollup of Orwells, 1984, Throw in a whole lot of Piers Anthonys, Incarnations of Immortality, and just for the hell of it...No pun intended, drizzle in a little Hitchikers guide to the Galaxy. And there you have it. It's a good, fast, fun read that if you have an imagination and an open mind, it will make you think, and possibly have a more humurous outlook on this thing we call life. And also be a little more tolerant of others beliefs
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Summary: Great RAH book
Review: This book was really funny and filled with irony. Anyone who attends church of any kind regularly should find it entertaining, but not too blasphemous or offensive. Just when the world changing stuff started to get old, with a trump, shout, tornado and rapture the whole story changed.
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Summary: One of my favorites!
Review: I also originally read this book in high school and was my favorite book I had read. Still passes the test of time, and is still one of my favorites.
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Summary: Insightful Fun From Cover To Cover
Review: I had a great time reading this book. I originally read it in high school, and liked it, but didn't really get all the things it was saying. I recently re-read it and enjoyed everything I'd missed the first time. Heinlein toys with the ideas of religion, life, death, love, human suffering, and alternate realities in an entertainingly blasphemous, fast-paced story. I highly recommend it to anyone who's ever questioned what they've been told.
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Summary: Job
Review: This was, hands down, one of the best books I have ever read
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