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Gehenna
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Pages 275
Dimensions: Length: 9.04" Width: 6.12" Height: 0.63"
Weight: 0.62 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Release Date Oct 1, 1992
Publisher Creation House
ISBN 0884193241
EAN 9780884193241
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 | Hell Moves With the Times Aug 2, 2007 |
Thigpen's "Gehenna" draws heavily from Dante's visions of Hell in his epic poem. However, as times on Earth have moved along somewhat, so has Hell. Items in Gehenna have modernised to roughly 20th Century equivalents. Beyond that, the vision is harrowing and thought-provoking.
Following the main character who follow's Dante on a "guided tour" of Gehenna, the book catalogues a number of woes and eternal torments that await the unrepentant. There are a good number of characters that are picked up along the way, but as the subtitle says, "The only way out is down". It seems that even in Gehenna, there are the odd administrative errors.
What is particularly notable about the novel, (and could easily have been something it fell into), is that it never goes overboard with the descriptions of the punishments. In some effort to shock the readers, Thigpen could have gone into graphic detail, but he remains remarkably restrained throughout. The impact comes from other factors, rather than the simplistic "smashing the reader over the head with it".
This is not an entirely dark read, but it is a good one. I enjoyed it immensely and it has stayed with me for years after I first read it. A very memorable book! | | |  | Keep in mind the author, when reading... Feb 1, 2005 |
I read Gehenna very shortly after it came out (maybe... fifteen years ago?) and still have vivid mental images, from this story. There are not enough good things to say about it, but my highest praise is this: read the author's introduction, before reading the book. I usually consider "foreward" as a command to skip to the first chapter, but Paul's is worth reading. The focus of his life is humility, and it was from the standpoint of humility that this book was written. In my opinion, knowing this made the images in the book have an even greater impact.
A man trying to escape his misfortune finds greater peril, when his escape route leads to Hell. He finds that the only way out is to make his way through all of the levels of Hell. He encounters all manner of sins, their specific punishments, and the terrifying masters of each level. Each level forces him to face any sins within himself, if he is to make it through intact.
If it reminds you of Dante's Inferno, it's because that's what it was modelled after, but with Paul's modern twists. This book is highly entertaining, engrossing, and yes, thought provoking. I cannot reccommend it highly enough. Just as a teaser to the monster fans, out there: if for no other reason, you should read this book just to find out why Frankenstein is in it. ;^)
This book gives such vivid images, I have long awaited a movie adaptation, or maybe even a video game. Until then, and even after, get the book. Nothing else would be quite like it. | | |  | This Book Has One Great Start Oct 15, 2004 |
I love books which are about personal journeys through Hell and Gehenna is just that. It is well researched and well written. The beginning is especially sharp and will draw you in.
Based on Dante's Inferno, this book brings to mind other books as well, such as Abandon All Hope (self-servingly recommended), and Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle's Inferno (also recommended). | | | | A Look in the Mirror Nov 27, 2001 |
| Great book. A modern day version of Dante's Inferno. Immediately catches your attention. Attacks modern day issues and presents logical arguments from both sides - world view and Christian view. You will quickly find yourself in the pages and you can't help but wonder if you'd pass every level of hell yourself. I've read this book three times and each time I pick up more insight into human nature and justification. You'll think about this book often. | | | | A Look in the Mirror Nov 27, 2001 |
| Great book. A modeern day version of Dante's Inferno. Immediately catches your attention. Attacks modern day issues and presents logical arguments from both sides (world view and Christian view). You will quickly find yourself in the pages and you can't help but wonder if you'd pass every level of hell yourself. I've read this book three times and each time I pick up more insight into human nature and justification. You'll think about this book often. | | | Write your own review about Gehenna
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