Pros: Good characters, great story, awesome beginning to a great trilogy Cons: The writing is weak at times, tone seems to change halfway through the book. … more
The very first book I ever reviewed on Amazon was this one. At the time I had never heard of Chris Hitchens and doubted his motives. I now am very familar with him and his opinions and looking at this … more
Pros: Its great especially after getting a rejection slip. Cons: Some stories werent as good as others. The Bottom Line: A fun and motivating book for … more
Pros: renews hope for America, makes history interesting, easy reading, short Cons: wish there was more! The Bottom Line: One of the most exciting stories … more
Pros: Sensible questions with sensible answers Cons: Is it really the words of God? The Bottom Line: Should be read by anyone with questions about the nature … more
Pros: positive, uplifting, uncluttered with religion, Jesus as not often seen Cons: sometimes church terminology hard to wade through- but not much The … more
Pros: entertaining, informative yet enjoyable, short, small, easy-to-read Cons: Did not want it to end. The Bottom Line: Few people can speak so respectfully … more
Pros: covers a lot of questions/territory from secular point of view-excellent analysis Cons: although excellent reference, I wish it were longer! The Bottom … more
When I first saw this book in the bookstore, I thought a bit cynically, wow, those chicken soup folks have a book for everybody. Then I saw a review by one of the people on my favorite's list and thought … more
As a Catholic after recovering my shock at this book and the various reviews (AH HA NOW WE SEE THROUGH THAT CHARLITON etc...!) I decided to read this book myself to see what was being said. I found the … more
Pros: A genuinely needed 'expose' rather than a gratuitous one Cons: Too brief -- Hitchens is best in essay format, and unquestioning religious types will not be willing to hear … more