Behold the Man (edit title)

• Rated 4 stars

“Interesting story of troubled young man, suffering from what might be called martyr-syndrome (one could even say he was born in a era where ideals he holds dear are no longer cherished). He ends up in the most unexpected place of them all – won’t say where and when because it may ruin reading experience to some.

Gives a rather interesting view of how our own views on life and natural predispositions guide our actions and determine the way we end up.

Recommended.
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• Rated 3 stars

“Interesting idea - but I fear Moorcock is not very well versed in the New Testament. Moorcock misses soooo many opportunities that could have made this short novel much more profound.”

• Rated 4 stars

“I really loved this novella. It is interesting and I can see where it would be controversial, but anyone who knows their faith should find it comical at best and boring at worst. It is not something that will alter the faith of anyone who is a strong believer but it was well written and I enjoyed the "what if" aspect.”

• Rated 5 stars

“I don't know if the idea of going back in time to invent yourself originated with this tale or not. I remember a Twilight Zone episode where a guy goes back in time and ends up being his own great grandfather. Also a New Twilight Zone episode where an Elvis Presley impersonator goes back in time seeking the original Elvis and ends up creating himself as the original Elvis. Moorcock does a masterful job of presenting a similar tale and keeping it fresh.
I can understand that some Christians may consider this blasphamous but if you just accept this story as a fantasy, then your religious convictions should not get in the way. Probably if the actual Jesus was not portrayed as an idiot and Mary not portrayed to be a harlett, then it would have attracted a larger audience.

The premise of this book shows that anyone from this time could be mistaken to be god if he went back in time. I guess with the absence of science in the past, this is quite possible.
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• Rated 5 stars

“Absolutely love this book. Questions faith, science and psychology. Michael Moorcock is one hell of a writer”