The Son of Man

I was struck by the elegant flow of the sentences and the sophisticated choice of phrasing used throughout. There is a certain poetic grace to the way the author describes even the most terrifying occurrences. This lyrical quality provided a strange, beautiful contrast to the chaotic events being narrated. I found myself re-reading certain paragraphs just to savor the craftsmanship of the language. It is a testament to the power of well-chosen words to elevate a standard thriller into something artistic.

It isn’t often that I pick up and finish a book in a single weekend. It’s beautifully written and full of rich, thought-provoking ideas. If you want a book that stays with you long after you’ve read it, then this is for you. Definitely recommended.

Against the backdrop of a near future world that has met many of today's major challenges, the Vatican believes that the Messiah has returned and is living and working as a physicist in Chicago. Notwithstanding that their suspect is born to a Jewish mother, father unknown, or that he seems to be attendant when a number of New Testament miracles are apparently replicated, or that he is religiously donating blood to support victims of a new disease ravaging the planet, they have even more compelling evidence (no spoilers). The "is he or isn't he?" mystery is interwoven with the more fundamental questions of how the universe really works and whether the church ultimately is a force for good or evil, a question held both delicately and deftly in balance. As with the gospel writers, the story is told from the third person perspectives of Matheus, Marcia, Lucas and (yes you've guessed it) Jon, with each contributing slight biases to the narrative. The protagonist of the title also contributes his own perspective on events and these are some of the most interesting passages: short and profound. While developing some really interesting ideas and observations on both science and religion, The Son of Man is an entertaining read and moves at a good pace. And the twists at the end, when you really think about their implications, are both explosive and devastating. A thoroughly good read.

Superb writing, clever and thought-provoking. Son of Man certainly lives up to its intriguing description and is like nothing else I’ve ever read. Along the way are elegant lessons in quantum physics, neat biblical metaphors, a sweet (and sexy) love story, and a plot that builds suspense and had me hooked. It’s brilliant. I highly recommend.

I only gave this amazing story 4 stars because I was left wanting more and more and more of it. To say that I enjoyed it is an understatement. I loved it and wanted to continue journeying with the characters. Chris May will be added to my list of favourite writers. I urge you all to read The Son Of Man and enjoy the journey I have just taken . You will not be disappointed.