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Messiah

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“Messiah” by Gore Vidal (9780141180397) is a chillingly prescient satire exploring the rise of a death-worshipping religious movement. Published in 1954, this provocative novel eerily foreshadows modern cults, challenging readers to confront the allure and dangers of blind faith. Explore themes of religion, power, and mass hysteria in this thought-provoking classic.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780141180397
  • Publisher: Penguin Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books
  • Depth: 13
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 13 mm
  • Width: 130 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0141180390
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jan 1998
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 197 mm
  • No of Pages: 272
  • Series Title: Classic, 20th-Century, Penguin
  • Weight: 208 gr

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Weight 0.5 kg

21 reviews for Messiah

  1. Roshan Kr Barnwal

    A powerful commentary on religion and society. A must-read for those interested in cults.

  2. Shubham Goyal

    It was an okay read. I didn’t find it as impactful as others did.

  3. Nikhil Vardhan

    Creepy and captivating. It makes you think about the dangers of fanaticism.

  4. Jitender

    The writing style is unique. It took me a while to get into it.

  5. Rashmi Singh

    I found it repetitive in some parts. The central idea was strong, though.

  6. Vandana Jain

    It was a thought-provoking read. I was left with a lot to ponder.

  7. Namjas Kaur

    A chilling tale of manipulation and blind faith. It stayed with me long after I finished it.

  8. Manjima Das

    Vidal’s cynicism shines through. A bleak but compelling story.

  9. Khushi Sharma

    A bit slow to start, but Vidal’s writing is sharp. The ending was unsettling.

  10. Udit Nahata

    A fascinating look at the power of belief. Highly recommend!

  11. Anuj Pandey

    I enjoyed the historical context. The plot was a bit convoluted at times.

  12. Prashik Sheshrao Wankhade

    Vidal’s satire is biting. The characters were interesting, though not always likable.

  13. Naman Saini

    An unsettling look at the allure of death. It felt strangely prophetic.

  14. Kumar Eklavya

    Disturbing and thought-provoking. It’s scary how relevant this book still is.

  15. Sai Chander P.

    A disturbing and thought-provoking novel. It’s a challenging but rewarding read.

  16. Malvika Sharma

    I found it a little dated, but the core message still resonates. Worth a read.

  17. Nishanta Saikia

    Dark and unsettling. Gore Vidal does a great job of making you feel uncomfortable.

  18. Diksha Munjal

    Vidal’s wit is on full display. A darkly humorous and unsettling novel.

  19. Manvi Singh

    Not my usual genre, but I was intrigued. Some parts were confusing.

  20. Pooja Dipak Ingale

    The book felt a bit preachy. Interesting concept, but poorly executed.

  21. Gouri Raj

    I struggled with the writing style. The story was interesting, but hard to follow.

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