The Book of Strange new Things

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Call Number: Adult Book / Fiction / General / Faber, Michel
On Shelf At: Westgate Branch

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"It begins with Peter, a devoted man of faith, as he is called to the mission of a lifetime, one that takes him galaxies away from his wife, Bea. Peter becomes immersed in the mysteries of an astonishing new environment, overseen by an enigmatic corporation known only as USIC. His work introduces him to a seemingly friendly native population struggling with a dangerous illness and hungry for Peter's teachings--his Bible is their "book of strange new things." But Peter is rattled when Bea's letters from home become increasingly desperate: typhoons and earthquakes are devastating whole countries, and governments are crumbling. Bea's faith, once the guiding light of their lives, begins to falter. Suddenly, a separation measured by an otherworldly distance, and defined both by one newly discovered world and another in a state of collapse, is threatened by an ever-widening gulf that is much less quantifiable. While Peter is reconciling the needs of his congregation with the desires of his strange employer, Bea is struggling for survival. Their trials lay bare a profound meditation on faith, love tested beyond endurance, and our responsibility to those closest to us" -- from publisher's web site.

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Thought-provoking submitted by Judeyblu on July 24, 2015, 7:54pm This started out as a classic Sci-fi book, and I suppose it could have stayed that way.
Instead, BOSNT weaves a distinctly off-Earth story of a missionary pastor bringing the Good News to an eager non-Earthly congregation through and through the story of a marriage that is trying to survive across time and space.
The reader grows aware that life on Earth is falling in on itself at the same time the awareness grows that there is an undercurrent to Pastor Peter’s work.
The experience of watching Life’s work compete with his own life is compelling.
I wish that the ending would have been given the same thoughtful crafting that the rest of the book received: for me, it was too rushed.
That doesn’t detract from the well-crafted and thought-provoking story. This was a very good book.

Interesting submitted by CarolSeidl on June 29, 2021, 8:52pm From the beginning, it is clear that this novel is well thought out. It is quite dense, so I don’t recommend it if you are just looking for a fun, light read. However, if you are looking to really dive into a different sci-fi world, this book is a great option.