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Technological recreation
of mythic personalities by human colonizers on a new world put people in roles
beyond their wisdom. Sam, who has taken on the Buddha persona, can't go along
with the hypocrisy and departure from genuine being. This sets heaven at war
with itself and the stage for subtle, interpersonal drama.
The story evolves on two levels - the external series of events and the symbolic, archetypical realm evoked by the Hindu gods goddesses. The story level maintains interest but not the gripping excitement and engaging fascination typical of many award winners. As the included quote from Saraha says however, "The fool saith in his mind that his thoughts are only thoughts."
More happens in this book than the surface story. The various characters represent deep psychological qualities we all share. As the people dance through their lines, we may glimpse our own inner conflicts, temptations and strengths.
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