The God of big things! (Lord of Light - Roger Zelazny)

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Product:	Lord of Light - Roger Zelazny
Date:	25/08/00 (23 review reads)
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Advantages: Epic in scope and execution

Disadvantages: none

A million light years away from a long dead earth, there exists a colony planet. A band of men have gained the ultimate goal: a complete mastery of technology and immortality. They chose to live their lives in the fashion of Gods. the Gods of Hindu pantheon. There is Shiva - the lord of destruction, Vishnu- him of protection; Brahma -the god of creation;Yama-the god of death; Ratri- the goddess of night... but their hold over the planet is about to be challenged.

Challenged by one man who was once Siddharta but now known as Mahasamatman- or just Sam.

He is the Lord of Light.

In this galaxy spanning saga, Roger Zelazny provides the reader with an instant classic. In conception, execution and sheer storytelling mastery this book is a gilt-edged classic.

One can't help but admire Zelazny's complete mastery over the Hindu mythology. He wields every nuance of the Hindu pantheon and fashions a story, seamlessly intermingling the science of far future. Every detail of the Gods is authentic and deeply soaked in the Hindu myth. Yet this provides a refreshing, even thrilling science fiction adventure where technology helps bring the magic and miracles to life.

It is small wonder that this novel won the 'Hugo award'. The science fiction world's Oscar.

Zelazny may be better known for his brilliant 'Chronicles of Amber' saga, but 'Lord of Light' is a superb story worth revisiting. It has recently been reprinted (along with the Amber chronicles).

Highly recommended.

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