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The Fire Gospel - Michel Faber

Description: ISBN 1847672787 / Genre: Fiction / Author: Michel Faber / Hardcover / 208 Pages / Book is published 2008-11-06 by Canongate Books

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... the message the gospel sends - that Jesus was more human than transcendental. The writer of the gospel, Malchus, is equally unlikeable, due to his dull reflections and obsession with bodily functions. Again, this is deliberate and suits the nature of the character perfectly. If you're someone who likes to identify and engage with characters then this is not the story for you. Where the novella excels is in two areas: satirising the publishing and reviewing industries, then stirring up ideas and discussions, i...more

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The Fire Gospel - Michel Faber: A satire of the modern publishing industry (306 words)
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The character at the centre of this novel (Theo Griepenkerl) is arrogant, short-sighted and unlikeable - but this is entirely deliberate. After making the stunning discovery of a fifth gospel, apparently published before any of the other gospels in the New Testament, Theo's sole concern is how to wrench money and fame from his discovery. His thoughtlessness in releasing such a controversial document upon the world is rewarded by action from certain increasingly angry and determined citizens who have various reasons to hate the message the gospel sends - that Jesus was more human than transcendental. The writer of the gospel, Malchus, is equally unlikeable, due ... Read the complete review