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Walter M. Miller Jr. - A Canticle for Leibowitz

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First published in 1959 to critical acclaim and enduring popularity, a new edition of the landmark novel follows the struggle of the Monks of the Order of Saint Leibowitz to preserve the remnants of civilization after a nuclear war and to protect them against tyranny.
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A abbots-eye view of post-apocolyptic earth
Nov 24, 2004

Pros: High-caliber novel, well blended post-apocolyptic epic
Cons: Somewhat less accessible to non-catholics, could use a glossary
Bottom Line: Skillful blending of inventive plot, personal religious perspective, and social commentary into a wonderful book. What more could I say?
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Canticle (noun) : a hymn derived from the Bible
May 28, 2002

Pros: Impressive scope.
Cons: Dull characters and a muddled plot.
Bottom Line: A novel that hasn't aged well and which is unlikely to find much of an audience any more. Well-written but dull. Avoid.
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A Canticle For Leibowitz
Nov 24, 2000

Pros: Very thoughtful, reflective, and scholarly work of science fiction.
Cons: Could be interpreted as meaning to promote Catholicism.
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The Glories of Devastation
Feb 26, 2000

Pros: Beautifully written, well thought out, flawless plot line & characters, an all around beautiful work of literary art.
Cons: So entirely possible, it could be depressing.
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Your move, Brother Francis
Jun 06, 2000

Pros: multiple plots firmly interwoven, witty yet thoughtful
Cons: Cold War era writing reflects world situation as it was, and may not be familiar to younger readers
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Sing The Apocalypse Electric
Jul 12, 2000

Pros: Fully crafted fictional world, feels very real
Cons: Heavy emphasis on the religious
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Apocalyptic Story of a Different Kind
May 02, 2000

Pros: Deep, thoughtful, and lots of topics for discussion
Cons: The Latin might be inaccessible for some readers.
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WOW!
Feb 06, 2005

Pros: few and far between
Cons: too many to count
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