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Scott Adams

God's Debris

Scott Adams is known worldwide for his Dilbert cartoons. In 'God's Debris' his is taking a different tack - the book is philosophical rather than humorous. A delivery man delivers a package to an old man, and in the process gets into a conversation - a conversation which reveals the secrets of life, the universe and everything (to quote a different Adams), and in particular the nature of God. I found the book was interesting and easy to read and so an excellent way of whiling away the odd hour or two. What I couldn't quite see was why it should be considered as a deep, life-changing book as the reviews on the back cover suggested

Maybe if you haven't read any other philosophy, theology or science books then this will be a highly thought provoking book. But people have been thinking about these issues for millennia, and I don't really see that much significance can be given to one person making up a lot of stuff without reference to earlier work.

Adams says that the book shouldn't be read by under 14's. Well, the book does have a lot of socratic style argument - showing that people don't really know what they're talking about - and Socrates was sentenced to death for corrupting the youth of Athens (I can't say I'm really surprised - it's a very annoying style of argument). I guess that Adams wants to avoid a similar fate.

Note this book can be read online for free at http://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/godsdebris/

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In God's Debris, best-selling author and creator of Dilbert Scott Adams fashioned a thought-provoking exploration of life's great mysteries (everything from quantum physics and God to psychic phenomena and dating) that quickly captured the attention and imaginations of readers everywhere. The intriguing story of a deliveryman who meets the world's smartest person and learns the secret of reality is threaded with a variety of hypnosis techniques that Adams, a certified hypnotist, used to induce a feeling of euphoric enlightenment in readers to mirror the main character's feelings as he discovers the true nature of the universe.Launched to coincide with the hardcover publication of its sequel, The Religion War (see opposite page), this first paperback edition of God's Debris will soon make the leap to a broader audience. As Adams designed it, the book will "make your brain spin around inside your skull" and drive readers toward The Religion War as they seek to confirm or deny the dizzying impressions and chaotic memories of reading God's Debris.The book provides one of the most compelling visions of reality ever experienced on the printed page. Along the way, readers will enjoy the Thought Experiment: Trying to discover what's wrong with the sage's explanation of reality. This is a book, as Adams says, to be shared and savored with smart friends.

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In God's Debris, best-selling author and creator of Dilbert Scott Adams fashioned a thought-provoking exploration of life's great mysteries (everything from quantum physics and God to psychic phenomena and dating) that quickly captured the attention and imaginations of readers everywhere. The intriguing story of a deliveryman who meets the world's smartest person and learns the secret of reality is threaded with a variety of hypnosis techniques that Adams, a certified hypnotist, used to induce a feeling of euphoric enlightenment in readers to mirror the main character's feelings as he discovers the true nature of the universe.Launched to coincide with the hardcover publication of its sequel, The Religion War (see opposite page), this first paperback edition of God's Debris will soon make the leap to a broader audience. As Adams designed it, the book will "make your brain spin around inside your skull" and drive readers toward The Religion War as they seek to confirm or deny the dizzying impressions and chaotic memories of reading God's Debris.The book provides one of the most compelling visions of reality ever experienced on the printed page. Along the way, readers will enjoy the Thought Experiment: Trying to discover what's wrong with the sage's explanation of reality. This is a book, as Adams says, to be shared and savored with smart friends.

It's thought experiment (for GOD's sake) *****
Before you rate this book less than 5 stars, please read the title at least few hundred times until you understand the part where it looks something like this:

It's thought experiment (for GOD's sake) *****

Before you rate this book less than 5 stars, please read the title at least few hundred times until you understand the part where it looks something like this:

Should you read this? *****
(This is not a review of this book. For [what I believe is] an excellent review of the book, read the positive review that people found "most helpful" by Donald Mitchell.) You should read this if you are likely to analyze how you construct your own beliefs, and how people, humans, construct their own firm beliefs. You should read this if you think you would enjoy taking the challenge the author poses you, which is on the third page of the introduction. You can read it here: [...] Otherwise, really, don't bother reading it. Like I said, this is not a review. Instead, I would like to, as a whole, address some of the trends in the negative reviews, not because I believe we should all give this five stars, but because the negative reviews tend to miss the point. Even those that seem to acknowledge that they know what the author's "point" is. To the pedagogues who have (or think they have) a knowledge of or familiarity with philosophical writings: the book is NOT the author's attempt at philosphical dialogue. While the fictional search for truth within these pages is philosophical in nature, the author is not propounding new philosophical theories or paying homage to old ones. It's a story, and it's a game, for you. There's no point in your criticizing the author for attempting to recreate your college philosophy class, other than showing off, or deterring those who may enjoy this logic game. To those complaining about factual errors in the book: you have completely missed the point. If you don't enjoy identifying the errors, don't read the read the book. Keep in mind, those of you who challenge the arguments themselves, factual errors notwithstanding, there is a difference between true and valid arguements. I've seen too many reviews that spend pages critizing the author and what they perceive he is trying to do, when this is clearly laid out in the introduction. It's not a philosophy text, it's not nail biting fiction. I ask that those who are impatient/unimpressed by the thought experiment idea stop attacking the book for what it's not because you may be deterring those who would enjoy this. Instead, just acknowledge that it's not for everyone (like the author has tried to do in the intro).

Should you read this? *****

(This is not a review of this book. For [what I believe is] an excellent review of the book, read the positive review that people found "most helpful" by Donald Mitchell.)

You should read this if you are likely to analyze how you construct your own beliefs, and how people, humans, construct their own firm beliefs. You should read this if you think you would enjoy taking the challenge the author poses you, which is on the third page of the introduction. You can read it here: [...]

Otherwise, really, don't bother reading it. Like I said, this is not a review. Instead, I would like to, as a whole, address some of the trends in the negative reviews, not because I believe we should all give this five stars, but because the negative reviews tend to miss the point. Even those that seem to acknowledge that they know what the author's "point" is.

To the pedagogues who have (or think they have) a knowledge of or familiarity with philosophical writings: the book is NOT the author's attempt at philosphical dialogue. While the fictional search for truth within these pages is philosophical in nature, the author is not propounding new philosophical theories or paying homage to old ones. It's a story, and it's a game, for you. There's no point in your criticizing the author for attempting to recreate your college philosophy class, other than showing off, or deterring those who may enjoy this logic game.

To those complaining about factual errors in the book: you have completely missed the point. If you don't enjoy identifying the errors, don't read the read the book. Keep in mind, those of you who challenge the arguments themselves, factual errors notwithstanding, there is a difference between true and valid arguements.

I've seen too many reviews that spend pages critizing the author and what they perceive he is trying to do, when this is clearly laid out in the introduction. It's not a philosophy text, it's not nail biting fiction. I ask that those who are impatient/unimpressed by the thought experiment idea stop attacking the book for what it's not because you may be deterring those who would enjoy this. Instead, just acknowledge that it's not for everyone (like the author has tried to do in the intro).

A meaningful exercise *****
God's Debris challenges the way everyone understands the world around them. People are excellent at rationalizing their understanding of the world through various channels. This book helps bring into question the reliability of those channels. This book does not construct sound logic and even includes false information. This is done so deliberately and demonstrates how such a faulty foundation of concepts can be alarmingly convincing. At the least the book provides a mirror that reflects our limitations as well as one facet of our potential. I have found this book to be a fantastic experiment and a meaningful exercise.

A meaningful exercise *****

God's Debris challenges the way everyone understands the world around them. People are excellent at rationalizing their understanding of the world through various channels. This book helps bring into question the reliability of those channels.

This book does not construct sound logic and even includes false information. This is done so deliberately and demonstrates how such a faulty foundation of concepts can be alarmingly convincing. At the least the book provides a mirror that reflects our limitations as well as one facet of our potential. I have found this book to be a fantastic experiment and a meaningful exercise.

Amateur philosopher gets it all wrong *
In his spare time, Scott Adams likes to tackle the big questions in life. Unfortunately, his ignorance of basic physics and comparative religion make this book painful to read. He does make a good point, however: We Christians should really do a better job of practicing what we preach. But I think it has been that way since the beginning. Sigh

Amateur philosopher gets it all wrong *

In his spare time, Scott Adams likes to tackle the big questions in life. Unfortunately, his ignorance of basic physics and comparative religion make this book painful to read. He does make a good point, however: We Christians should really do a better job of practicing what we preach. But I think it has been that way since the beginning. *Sigh*

Never thought of it this way... *****
I have read a lot of books and this book introduced me to a new possibly. It's an easy ready, definitely thought compelling and whether or not you agee with it, it is entertaining. Highly recommended.

Never thought of it this way... *****

I have read a lot of books and this book introduced me to a new possibly. It's an easy ready, definitely thought compelling and whether or not you agee with it, it is entertaining. Highly recommended.

Thought Provoking *****
This is an excellent short story which makes you question many of the assumptions you have of the world, but intertwoven in a story that makes it a compelling read. This is the second time I've read it, the first was about a year ago, and both times I've read it from cover to cover without putting it down. I think it's a great read.

Thought Provoking *****

This is an excellent short story which makes you question many of the assumptions you have of the world, but intertwoven in a story that makes it a compelling read.

This is the second time I've read it, the first was about a year ago, and both times I've read it from cover to cover without putting it down.

I think it's a great read.

Great discussion piece ****
I really don't believe that Adams is trying to PUSH this as a belief, obviously, 'mind experiment', but rather put it out there as a discussion piece. Anyone either with weak or strong beliefs who reads it will most likely discuss it. I think it really forces you to look into yourself and realize what YOU believe could be and what is complete nonsense [to you]. Very well written, organized and a GREAT conversation starter!

Great discussion piece ****

I really don't believe that Adams is trying to PUSH this as a belief, obviously, 'mind experiment', but rather put it out there as a discussion piece. Anyone either with weak or strong beliefs who reads it will most likely discuss it. I think it really forces you to look into yourself and realize what YOU believe could be and what is complete nonsense [to you]. Very well written, organized and a GREAT conversation starter!

A mistake - a disappointment *
It was a mistake to buy this book. I am a great fan of the Dilbert Cartoons and the books. However, God's Debris is a very shallow, simplistic discussion rambling around philosophy, physics, Darwinism, and home-spun psychology, and coming to no useful conclusions. The most interesting ideas in it are very similar to Isaac Luria's ideas on God's creation and Man's work of restoration. But Luria and his successors, unlike Scott Adams, bring some penetrating itelligence to bear on the matter. I now realise that a man who is enormously skilled at wisecracks is not always a man of wisdom. If this book had not been written by Scott Adams it would never have found a publisher.

A mistake - a disappointment *

It was a mistake to buy this book. I am a great fan of the Dilbert Cartoons and the books. However, God's Debris is a very shallow, simplistic discussion rambling around philosophy, physics, Darwinism, and home-spun psychology, and coming to no useful conclusions.

The most interesting ideas in it are very similar to Isaac Luria's ideas on God's creation and Man's work of restoration. But Luria and his successors, unlike Scott Adams, bring some penetrating itelligence to bear on the matter.

I now realise that a man who is enormously skilled at wisecracks is not always a man of wisdom. If this book had not been written by Scott Adams it would never have found a publisher.

Don't forget this is a light-hearted "Thought Experiment" ***
The current reviews for this book appear to be split between those who were very ante to those who loved it and a few considered it "mind-blowing! The book itself is an easy read and it drew me in to want to see what develops next. However, the first part of the book was more stimulating and interesting than the latter. If you enjoy playing with ideas about"What's it all about and where does God fit in?" then this can be an enjoyable read. However, if you want a more serious exploration of the many sub-questions and issues raised by Adams then look to true science and philosophy. To criticise this book for its apparent lack of research, etc. as suggested by some reviewers appears to miss the point. To me, this book may lack Dilbert, but it still has its share of humour. By analogy, if you read any Harry Potter story to discover the "science of magic" then you might be disappointed. Similarly if you read this book to gain a theological or scientific explanation of its issues, then you are in for a disappointment. If you read it on plane or in a comfortable chair or bed with a desire to be entertained, then this should not disappoint.

Don't forget this is a light-hearted "Thought Experiment" ***

The current reviews for this book appear to be split between those who were very ante to those who loved it and a few considered it "mind-blowing! The book itself is an easy read and it drew me in to want to see what develops next. However, the first part of the book was more stimulating and interesting than the latter. If you enjoy playing with ideas about"What's it all about and where does God fit in?" then this can be an enjoyable read. However, if you want a more serious exploration of the many sub-questions and issues raised by Adams then look to true science and philosophy. To criticise this book for its apparent lack of research, etc. as suggested by some reviewers appears to miss the point. To me, this book may lack Dilbert, but it still has its share of humour. By analogy, if you read any Harry Potter story to discover the "science of magic" then you might be disappointed. Similarly if you read this book to gain a theological or scientific explanation of its issues, then you are in for a disappointment. If you read it on plane or in a comfortable chair or bed with a desire to be entertained, then this should not disappoint.

An Interesting Read ****
I read the pdf version of this book (freely available from the author), and I have to admit that it gripped me. In this book, Scott displays a remarkable ability to write material that hooks you and keeps you wanting to know what happens next. He's done it before in his Dilbert books, but it's harder without cartoons interspersing sentences. I read the entire book end to end from the caveat at the beginning to the setting of stage for the sequel. At the outset I noticed how quickly I was running through the pages (which seemed like such a pity). Much of this was because Scott has essentially expanded a 60 page book to fit 132 pages by unsubtle spacing and font sizing adjustments. The content - ahhh yes... the book's supposed to be a thought experiment. As such, it succeeds in provoking the reader's thoughts with some very interesting analogies and theoretical twists. The whole gamut of worldly wisdom is played out through a conversation between a seemingly wise old man and the narrator of the story. The going is great when Scott writes about science. But I very quickly became restless when the conversation drifted to topics I perceived as inane. The end of the book is quite nice as well - it has a nice twist in the tail. All in all, the book is quite readable, but the first half is imminently more so than the later half. In fact, the interesting interpretation of various things in the first half, is what drew out the 4 stars from me. The later half of the book takes an interesting discussion down some really uninteresting paths. Would I recommend it as a read? If you've got a scientific inclination, definitely spend the time to read it. If you've got religious or spiritual curiosity, there are much better books with much more thought provoking theories. If you do decide to read it, I would recommend getting an electronic copy and scrolling through it. I wouldn't spend money on it. Having to read multiple advertisements for other books by Adams is payment enough for the book! Having read the pdf version, I felt neither compelled to purchased a hard copy nor to read the sequel.

An Interesting Read ****

I read the pdf version of this book (freely available from the author), and I have to admit that it gripped me. In this book, Scott displays a remarkable ability to write material that hooks you and keeps you wanting to know what happens next. He's done it before in his Dilbert books, but it's harder without cartoons interspersing sentences.
I read the entire book end to end from the caveat at the beginning to the setting of stage for the sequel.
At the outset I noticed how quickly I was running through the pages (which seemed like such a pity). Much of this was because Scott has essentially expanded a 60 page book to fit 132 pages by unsubtle spacing and font sizing adjustments.
The content - ahhh yes... the book's supposed to be a thought experiment. As such, it succeeds in provoking the reader's thoughts with some very interesting analogies and theoretical twists. The whole gamut of worldly wisdom is played out through a conversation between a seemingly wise old man and the narrator of the story.
The going is great when Scott writes about science. But I very quickly became restless when the conversation drifted to topics I perceived as inane.
The end of the book is quite nice as well - it has a nice twist in the tail.
All in all, the book is quite readable, but the first half is imminently more so than the later half. In fact, the interesting interpretation of various things in the first half, is what drew out the 4 stars from me. The later half of the book takes an interesting discussion down some really uninteresting paths.
Would I recommend it as a read? If you've got a scientific inclination, definitely spend the time to read it. If you've got religious or spiritual curiosity, there are much better books with much more thought provoking theories.
If you do decide to read it, I would recommend getting an electronic copy and scrolling through it. I wouldn't spend money on it. Having to read multiple advertisements for other books by Adams is payment enough for the book!
Having read the pdf version, I felt neither compelled to purchased a hard copy nor to read the sequel.

Appeals to a _very_ particular audience. **
In terms of structure, this book provides about a page or two (sometimes less) of discussion for each question that is raised. Each chapter addresses a particular topic, and contains within itself a number of subtopics in the form of questions. The language is very accessible, making for a rather light reading experience. In terms of content, the book is worthless to anyone with a grade 12 or first-year university education in the sciences or philosophy (or familiarity with the subjects at this level). It is filled with terminological, logical, and scientific errors. If you're someone who enjoys delving into the depths of scientific and philosophical scholarship, don't expect to find anything remotely scholarly or cogent in this book. If, on the other hand, you like being presented with condensed and uncharitable versions of traditional problems (the problem of evil, the problem of divine foreknowledge and human free will, etc.) and well-known arguments (Ockham's Razor, etc.) you'll probably enjoy this book. But take everything with a grain of salt: you won't be taken seriously if you were to present most of these views (those of the book) in (intelligent) conversation. Those of you who actually want to learn something -- this book will disappoint.

Appeals to a _very_ particular audience. **

In terms of structure, this book provides about a page or two (sometimes less) of discussion for each question that is raised. Each chapter addresses a particular topic, and contains within itself a number of subtopics in the form of questions. The language is very accessible, making for a rather light reading experience.

In terms of content, the book is worthless to anyone with a grade 12 or first-year university education in the sciences or philosophy (or familiarity with the subjects at this level). It is filled with terminological, logical, and scientific errors. If you're someone who enjoys delving into the depths of scientific and philosophical scholarship, don't expect to find anything remotely scholarly or cogent in this book.

If, on the other hand, you like being presented with condensed and uncharitable versions of traditional problems (the problem of evil, the problem of divine foreknowledge and human free will, etc.) and well-known arguments (Ockham's Razor, etc.) you'll probably enjoy this book. But take everything with a grain of salt: you won't be taken seriously if you were to present most of these views (those of the book) in (intelligent) conversation.

Those of you who actually want to learn something -- this book will disappoint.

Mental Refresh *****
God's Debris is an attempt to force you to hit F5 (refresh) on your beliefs. Ideas once accepted have a way of going unchallenged for years, even decades. By design, Adams makes the scope of the book broad and the subject matter universal. For each section he hopes the Old Man's explanations are compelling enough for you to wonder why you DONT believe the same and to reconsider how you came to believe what you do. You might be appalled at how wobbly the foundations of your own core beliefs are. Outside their ability to perturb, the Old Man's ideas are irrelevant. It would be a mistake to accept them wholly or to reject them based on their inaccuracies, which are intentional. An inaccurate assertion has the greatest power to stimulate a response (good messageboard "trolls" know this). If, for example, I told you that my clearly polka-dotted shirt was plaid, you'd carefully examine my shirt before telling me I was wrong. Adams wants to prompt the "carefully examine" response and perhaps make it a habit of mind for you. The absurdities in much of Adams's works relate to a failure to carefully examine ideas, to accept them based on momentum or the resonance of their elegant simplicity. In a sense, this is Adams's antidote for a world where pointy haired bosses reign. Having said the above, if you don't find the ideas novel enough to jog you into a critical thinking mode, you won't get much out of the book. This is likely the case for philosophy majors. Still, you shouldn't dismiss it out of hand. Consider it a potential gateway drug into more substantial works. I'm sure that possibility would delight Adams.

Mental Refresh *****

God's Debris is an attempt to force you to hit F5 (refresh) on your beliefs. Ideas once accepted have a way of going unchallenged for years, even decades. By design, Adams makes the scope of the book broad and the subject matter universal. For each section he hopes the Old Man's explanations are compelling enough for you to wonder why you DONT believe the same and to reconsider how you came to believe what you do. You might be appalled at how wobbly the foundations of your own core beliefs are.

Outside their ability to perturb, the Old Man's ideas are irrelevant. It would be a mistake to accept them wholly or to reject them based on their inaccuracies, which are intentional. An inaccurate assertion has the greatest power to stimulate a response (good messageboard "trolls" know this). If, for example, I told you that my clearly polka-dotted shirt was plaid, you'd carefully examine my shirt before telling me I was wrong. Adams wants to prompt the "carefully examine" response and perhaps make it a habit of mind for you.

The absurdities in much of Adams's works relate to a failure to carefully examine ideas, to accept them based on momentum or the resonance of their elegant simplicity. In a sense, this is Adams's antidote for a world where pointy haired bosses reign.

Having said the above, if you don't find the ideas novel enough to jog you into a critical thinking mode, you won't get much out of the book. This is likely the case for philosophy majors. Still, you shouldn't dismiss it out of hand. Consider it a potential gateway drug into more substantial works.

I'm sure that possibility would delight Adams.

An amateur rehash *
What a waste of pages. It's an extended dialogue of the trashiest straw man sort, badly reiterating most every argument related to relgion. If you've never read anything about religion you could mistake this as profound or interesting; if you have you'll find it incredibly underinformed and badly written.

An amateur rehash *

What a waste of pages. It's an extended dialogue of the trashiest straw man sort, badly reiterating most every argument related to relgion. If you've never read anything about religion you could mistake this as profound or interesting; if you have you'll find it incredibly underinformed and badly written.

This book offers a new perspective *****
I love this book. It's so full of thoughts and ideas that sound logical, yet many of them are entirely new and different. It's a quick read, just finished it in about two hours or so, and this is my second time reading it. What I really love about it is how it makes your brain feel alive. A young delivery man attempts to deliver a package to an old man. However, the old man seems to ignore the attempts at delivery, and instead he asks the young man a variety of questions, beginning with a question regarding a simple coin toss. He continues to probe and prod at the young man's answers to physical phenomenon, God, free will, probability, and numerous other concepts. While this book may not radically change your life, it will encourage you to think a little bit more about what you really do know, and what you don't. I particularly find this book interesting due to the physics contained within its pages. It discusses string theory and Einstein and a bit of quantum mechanics (ironically the subject of another book I'm currently reading, The Elegant Universe by Brian Greene), and it treats them in a different manner. While I'm not quite sure if the discussions of them are entirely accurate, it's interesting to see where this book compares with what I think I know. :) While I encourage people to read this book, it is not for anyone who isn't willing to read views that may be radically different from his or her own. From the introduction: "The story contains no violence, no sexual content, and no offensive language. But the ideas expressed by the characters are inappropriate for young minds. People under the age of fourteen should not read it. "The target audience for God's Debris is people who enjoy having their brains spun around inside their skulls. After a certain age most people are uncomfortable with new ideas. That certain age varies by person, but if you're over fifty-five (mentally) you probably won't enjoy this thought experiment. If you're eighty going on thirty-five, you might like it. If you're twenty-three, your odds of liking it are very good. "The story's central character has a view about God that you've probably never heard before. If you think you would be offended by a fictional character's untraditional view of God, please don't read this."

This book offers a new perspective *****

I love this book. It's so full of thoughts and ideas that sound logical, yet many of them are entirely new and different. It's a quick read, just finished it in about two hours or so, and this is my second time reading it. What I really love about it is how it makes your brain feel alive.

A young delivery man attempts to deliver a package to an old man. However, the old man seems to ignore the attempts at delivery, and instead he asks the young man a variety of questions, beginning with a question regarding a simple coin toss. He continues to probe and prod at the young man's answers to physical phenomenon, God, free will, probability, and numerous other concepts. While this book may not radically change your life, it will encourage you to think a little bit more about what you really do know, and what you don't.

I particularly find this book interesting due to the physics contained within its pages. It discusses string theory and Einstein and a bit of quantum mechanics (ironically the subject of another book I'm currently reading, The Elegant Universe by Brian Greene), and it treats them in a different manner. While I'm not quite sure if the discussions of them are entirely accurate, it's interesting to see where this book compares with what I think I know. :)

While I encourage people to read this book, it is not for anyone who isn't willing to read views that may be radically different from his or her own. From the introduction:

"The story contains no violence, no sexual content, and no offensive language. But the ideas expressed by the characters are inappropriate for young minds. People under the age of fourteen should not read it.
"The target audience for God's Debris is people who enjoy having their brains spun around inside their skulls. After a certain age most people are uncomfortable with new ideas. That certain age varies by person, but if you're over fifty-five (mentally) you probably won't enjoy this thought experiment. If you're eighty going on thirty-five, you might like it. If you're twenty-three, your odds of liking it are very good.
"The story's central character has a view about God that you've probably never heard before. If you think you would be offended by a fictional character's untraditional view of God, please don't read this."

A very worthwhile read *****
This book will definitely set your brain in motion. Even though it's relatively short (I finished it in about three hours, and I'm a slow reader), there's plenty in it to think about. Adams raises some good points, and then some not-so-good points, but just about everything he says makes sense on some level and forces you to look at the way you think. The story through which the whole God's Debris theory is told makes it a bit more enjoyable. Adams' writing style is likewise engaging. One recommendation, though: get the electronic form if at all possible. It's not worth the extra money for the hardcover version considering the length (or lack thereof) of the book.

A very worthwhile read *****

This book will definitely set your brain in motion. Even though it's relatively short (I finished it in about three hours, and I'm a slow reader), there's plenty in it to think about. Adams raises some good points, and then some not-so-good points, but just about everything he says makes sense on some level and forces you to look at the way you think. The story through which the whole God's Debris theory is told makes it a bit more enjoyable. Adams' writing style is likewise engaging. One recommendation, though: get the electronic form if at all possible. It's not worth the extra money for the hardcover version considering the length (or lack thereof) of the book.