Most Horribly Written Book Ever

I have recently come across what I can only describe as the most horribly written book ever.

The story was disjointed and lacked any real coherence. The characters were one-dimensional and uninteresting, making it impossible to form any kind of emotional connection with them.

The writing itself was atrocious. The author seemed to have no understanding of grammar or sentence structure, and the use of words was often inappropriate or just plain wrong.

It was a struggle to get through each page, and I found myself constantly rolling my eyes and sighing in frustration.

I would not recommend this book to anyone, not even my worst enemy. It is truly a literary disaster and should be avoided at all costs.

I initially thought I had a fondness for The Celestine Prophecy while I was reading it. The "insights" that Redfield portrays are generally a welcome piece of news for a starving soul. I believe he was correct (writing in the early '90s) regarding the collaborative mindset shift that humans are undergoing. Trying to precisely explain what is occurring is, to say the very least, an extremely intimidating task. I think that some individuals are now more aware of themselves and their surroundings than ever before. If we are more in tune with energy fields, then that's great for us. We surely deserve some sort of elevated experience as we plod through life. Don't we?

How all of this relates to religion can be rather tricky. (In fact, anything associated with religion usually is.) Redfield does a reasonable job of demonstrating the priests' strong disapproval during the pre-Davinci Code era.

As for the adventure aspect, there really isn't a great deal to justify the book's subtitle "An Adventure". Yes, there are some thrilling moments and yes, the pursuit is constantly ongoing, but I didn't really care about that part as much as I desired to witness how the main character developed spiritually within himself. Insight after insight after insight was like the rungs on a ladder for him to ascend to his new understanding. The fact that they mostly emerged through coincidences was an interesting perspective; but that just removed the power of his evolution from his own hands.

He also encounters an enormous number of people who are on the same path. He bounces back and forth among them and it's sometimes difficult to keep track of who is who.

Like I mentioned earlier, I thought I liked the book as I read it. And I suppose that means I did. But I've had a couple of weeks to reflect on it since I finished and now I'm just not so certain. I would say, give it a try and form your own opinion. If nothing else, it's at least great for opening you up to new ways of thinking.

A little like The Shack, this is a profound spiritual story. It is about a man who travels to Peru in search of something extraordinary. There, he discovers a Manuscript that details 9 "Insights".

These Insights are said to explain how humans have evolved and continue to evolve spiritually and telepathically, drawing us closer to God.

Our common way of interacting with others, especially the desire for power over them in discussions, fills our own energy reserves while draining it from others. This constant power play is actually hindering our further development.

One of the "insights" reveals that the people we casually meet often carry important messages, guidance, or relevant personal information for us. All we need to do is to be open-minded and "follow our hearts", as I paraphrase.

The story takes us on a journey through the discovery of each of the 9 insights. The 9th discovery is truly astonishing and makes perfect sense!

The suspense created by the priests and government soldiers trying to stop the spread of these insights and discoveries adds an exciting backdrop for the reader. I was particularly interested in relating these insights to my own mental abilities. Keeping our eyes and minds open to internal thoughts, daydreams, the people we meet, and what we can gain from them is both fascinating and crucial.

There is another James Redfield book called The Tenth Insight: Holding the Vision that I will definitely check out.

I cannot express in words how much I loathed this book.

It was truly abhorrent to me. Only the sound of retching could begin to convey my feelings.

Several people whom I hold dear recommended this book to me. I resisted for a long time.

But then, when I was backpacking through Brazil, I found myself with nothing to read except a few romance novels in Dutch, a language that I can neither speak nor read.

I really should have made the best of those Dutch novels instead of picking up this dreadful book.

The experience of reading it was so unpleasant that I will never forget it.

It has made me more cautious about taking book recommendations in the future.

I will now always do my own research before choosing a book to read.

Utter rubbish from start to finish.

This is the literary equivalent of a Ponzi scheme.

He made loads of money based on fraud.

There is simply nothing of value in it.

If you have a brain, please use it rationally.

Don't be misled by such trash and don't go anywhere near this book.

It is a waste of time and money.

We should be discerning readers and choose books that can truly enrich our minds and bring us positive inspiration.

Stay away from this kind of literary garbage and look for real gems in the vast ocean of books.

I initially had a great fondness for this book and believed that I concurred with a significant portion of its content.诚然，故事本身或许并非真实发生，但作者对于我们为何应当善待彼此有着一些不错的见解。

然而，它却突然来了个大转弯，不仅进入了非常宗教化的领域，而且对于一个文明为何“消失”做出了一些相当错误的假设……而实际上这个文明并没有真正消失。

就像丹·布朗的书一样，它有一些有趣的观点要表达，但是，最终，它只是另一本“新浪潮医学”类的书籍。

不过，我确实认同我们都应该善待彼此，因为这能滋养我们的“良好氛围”……不管那些“氛围”到底是什么。

I was brought up with the belief that if there wasn't anything nice to say, it was better to say nothing at all. Redfield presents an optimistic view of the future while also providing some valuable criticisms of the current way of human behavior.

However, now that I've finished reading, I have several concerns.

First of all, this work is full of fallacies. Right from the start, based on my rusty knowledge from 12th grade dual-credit English, I identified four major fallacies: anecdotal, straw man, false dichotomies, and circular arguments. The anecdotal and circular fallacies were the most severe, and I believe they significantly undermined the integrity of the entire project.

Secondly, it is sensationally problematic. It's like The Alchemist's wild cousin who takes salvia. I'm someone who talks about synchronicities more than most people I know and have a growing appreciation for subjectivity, but this goes way beyond the line of sensibility. For example:
2a. "All any of us have to do is suspend our doubts and distractions just long enough and miraculously this reality can be our own." (x)
2b. "[A]fter all, this book is a prophecy" (p. 247)
2c. "You've seen The Matrix movie and you know a breakthrough to Higher Consciousness is the real red pill." (p. 250)
And so on.

What really annoys me is how Redfield seems to be aware of possible counterarguments and tries to address them with a lot of sugarcoating. But these attempts are self-justifying (did I mention circular reasoning already?) and, in my opinion, an abuse of the form this work takes.

Finally, this might be the most confusing book I've ever read. It was evident within the first ten pages that Redfield was manipulating the plot and characters to promote his worldview. If he wanted to give a TED talk every 10-20 pages, why not just write a non-fiction book (if one could even call it that)? I would have been more likely to enjoy and understand the ideas if they had been presented in a more straightforward way. Because, unlike truly great literature, the story and writing in this book did not do it any favors. The story was at best mediocre, and the writing was undeniably bad.

In conclusion, you're out!

This book is a blatant lie.

It masquerades as a factual account when in reality it is completely fictional.

There is not a shred of truth within its pages; rather, it is simply an exercise in imagination under the guise of being related to something real.

Moreover, it serves as a blatant sales pitch for an endless stream of more and more books.

It is both deceitful and greedy, preying on the unsuspecting reader.

Do not be fooled by this snake oil.

It should be firmly filed under fiction and promptly ignored.

We must be vigilant and not allow ourselves to be duped by such false and manipulative works.

Let us instead seek out true and honest literature that enriches our minds and souls.

I really resent it when a writer who has an abundance of opinions regarding various things, you know, stuff, makes the decision that everyone ought to hear about all the stuff he is ruminating on. However, he then comes to the realization that perhaps it would be dreadfully boring as all get out. So, he decides that if he transforms all the stuff he is thinking into a novel, then maybe people will read it. This way, he still gets to spout his rhetoric at his readers, but disguises it within the guise of "fiction."

No, sir, you cannot distort fiction to serve your evil purposes. Just because you enclose something within quotation marks does not automatically make it dialogue. Maybe it could be called "diatribalogue," but that's not even a legitimate word. It's just a desperate attempt to pass off one's ramblings as something more palatable. Fiction should be about creating engaging stories and characters, not a platform for a writer to impose their one-sided views.

Readers deserve better than to be bombarded with a writer's self-indulgent opinions masquerading as fiction. We want to be entertained, moved, and challenged by the power of storytelling, not force-fed someone's personal agenda.

I attempted to read this years ago and it was so exhaustingly terrible that I asked my mum to read it so she could tell me wtf it was all about. The book seemed to be a never-ending maze of confusion and boredom. I struggled through each page, hoping to find some glimmer of interest or meaning. But alas, it was a fruitless endeavor.

My mum, being the trooper that she is, agreed to give it a go. However, to my amusement, she gave up a chapter earlier than me XD. It was quite comical to see her throw in the towel before I did. In the end, neither of us could make heads or tails of that dreadful book. It remains a mystery to this day what the author was trying to convey.

The author in this work endeavors to examine various topics such as gnosis, sacrifice, the world after death, the embodiment of human destiny, the struggle for power, and the like.

In the present book, the history of human awakening and his sacrifices for the purpose of implementing diverse ways of life have been depicted.

The exploration of these themes provides a profound insight into the human condition and the forces that shape our existence.

By delving into the concept of gnosis, the author attempts to understand the deeper knowledge and understanding that lies beyond the realm of ordinary perception.

Sacrifice, on the other hand, is examined as a means through which humans give up something of value in pursuit of a greater goal.

The idea of the world after death is also explored, raising questions about the nature of our existence beyond this life.

Overall, this work offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of some of the most fundamental aspects of human life and experience.

Imagine a local college offers a first-year literary course that presents a unique challenge to students. They are tasked with writing an existential action novel by blending elements of The Da Vinci Code, Logan's Run, and drowning it in Sam Harris's Waking Up, which is often criticized as atheistic Buddhist psycho-babble. To add to the allure, Oprah guarantees that the winner will be featured in her highly influential book club and strategically placed on the best sellers list. However, the author seems not to get his own joke. Instead of realizing the absurdity of the concept, he continues to write more books, milking this idea for all it's worth.

Oh, and it doesn't stop there! There's also a movie based on this, along with many more books and even a pocket guide. Just imagine sending your child to school with a Celestine Prophecy Lunch Box. Some people actually believe that this is a masterpiece of cosmic truth and sociological relevance, much like what happened with The Da Vinci Code. I can't help but think back to when I was a kid and first watched Logan's Run. Farrah Fawcett's character gets killed in that flick, and it was a sad moment for me. After that, Charlie's Angels just wasn't the same.

So, I decided to give the audiobook of this piece of linguistic "poo" a try. I was hoping for a brilliant historical or theological tale like The Robe or something with chanting monks, similar to the awesome third (or maybe it was the fourth) book of the Odd Thomas series. But no, it was more like a low-budget Steven Seagal movie where he tries to be Tom Hanks fighting the Vatican Counsel. The story involves a rather thin character who comes across people referencing "THE MANUSCRIPT" and then goes on a search for the 10 Buddhist/Confucius-like sayings that supposedly give cosmic ambiguity and light meaning to all of human existence. The author shows his "true understandings" by having the Church run around trying to silence and destroy all the manuscripts. And, of course, there are some Enlightenment magic Chakras and glowing hippy astral AURAS floating about, just to make sure we know it's "true." Overall, the story is kind of light and fun, but the author takes this stuff very seriously, as do many of his readers and even his publisher, who allows numerous editions of this buffoonery to hit the stockroom shelves.