The Fire Gospel by Michel Faber
When Theo Griepenkerl happens upon the fifth Gospel in a war-torn Iraqi museum, he can't believe his luck. Driven by greed and a lust for fame, he capitalises on his find by publishing it. His book is a sensation. But he can hardly imagine the incendiary consequences his discovery will have for Christians, Arabs, homicidal maniacs and Amazon customers alike. The Fire Gospel is a brilliant piece of storytelling, dazzlingly outrageous and utterly gripping.
The satire is so entertaining, the pace so sharp, the writing so witty. . * * Observer * *
A hilariously entertaining read * * Sunday Telegraph * *
A thriller of a story * * The Times * *
[A] playful narrative [with] a serious question at the heart. * * Sunday Times * *
Beautifully written . . . it might just be the best novel you'll read this year. * * London Lite * *
In writing this playful noir thriller-cum-The Da Vinci Code pastiche, the versatile Faber shows he can pen an off-the-cuff satire. -- Arifa Akbar * * Independent * *
Faber's cautionary tale about the perils of literary fame also works very well as a spoof of The Da Vinci Code phenomenon. -- Colin Waters * * Sunday Herald * *
A hilariously entertaining read * * Sunday Telegraph * *
A thriller of a story * * The Times * *
[A] playful narrative [with] a serious question at the heart. * * Sunday Times * *
Beautifully written . . . it might just be the best novel you'll read this year. * * London Lite * *
In writing this playful noir thriller-cum-The Da Vinci Code pastiche, the versatile Faber shows he can pen an off-the-cuff satire. -- Arifa Akbar * * Independent * *
Faber's cautionary tale about the perils of literary fame also works very well as a spoof of The Da Vinci Code phenomenon. -- Colin Waters * * Sunday Herald * *
MICHEL FABER is the internationally bestselling author of the highly acclaimed The Crimson Petal and the White, The Book of Strange New Things, the Whitbread-shortlisted Under the Skin and many other books. He has won several short-story awards, including the Neil Gunn, Ian St James and Macallan. Born in Holland, brought up in Australia, he now lives in the UK.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781847672797 |
| ISBN 10 | 1847672795 |
| Title | The Fire Gospel |
| Author | Michel Faber |
| Series | Myths |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Canongate Books |
| Year published | 2009-07-02 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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