A provocative collection of satirical sci-fi stories reimagining biblical tales with irreverent humor and social commentary.
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A provocative collection of satirical sci-fi stories reimagining biblical tales with irreverent humor and social commentary.
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Short fiction of biblical proportions—and bent—from the science fiction satirist and author of The Godhead Trilogy. James Morrow, “the most provocative satiric voice in science fiction,” unabashedly delves into matters both sacred and secular in this collection of short stories buoyed by his deliciously irreverent wit (The Washington Post). Among the dozen selections is the Nebula Award–winning story, “The Deluge,” in which a woman of ill repute is rescued by the crew of the ark, who must deal w...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Minor references to sexual themes; mentions of sexless androids awaiting evolution of genitals.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence in retellings like the Flood; touches on murder and value of life, not overly graphic.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language likely present given irreverent tone; not frequently highlighted.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Extreme focus on religious themes; satirical takes on Bible stories, blasphemous commentary central to narrative.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Major social and cultural commentary; critiques of religion, masculinity, and human condition are central.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor themes of suffering in biblical retellings; implied cruelty in Flood story and human condition critiques.
Other
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