I read this book when it was being passed around with a word-of-mouth recommendation. Otherwise I wouldn't have finished it because the story is just boring and the writing not good quality. The author should have collaborated with a professional writer, and perhaps made the book into a sci-fi or fantasy novel. As it stands, you can't tell if it's meant to be fiction or non-fiction. The first person telling of the story left the main character with no name, something I still remember as a distraction. I knew the book was a best-seller but was still surprised to see so many on LT have read it.

It has some intriguing ideas powering the nine prophecies and I'm sure the author just wanted to get those out into the world in some format. I feel the intentions were good but you can't heap too many strange ideas on people all at once or they become defensive and confused. I certainly found the end of the book very futuristic, but it's presented as if this is going to be happening any time now.

The author took a chance and put his ideas out there and should be commended for that. I did find some interesting things in the book at a time when they weren't so available for reading. Now you can buy the book 'The Secret' at Target. The nine prophesies sort of remind me of Maslow's pyramid, leading to self-actualization, which is all over the place in textbooks. Then we all turn into beings reminiscent of the ones in the movie AI at the end when humans are all gone.

I've read the other two books in the series and have since moved them on to other readers. The spiritual subject of the book is forthright and speculative. If read out of curiousness and with an open mind, it can be worthwhile and thought-provoking. It won't however be the best novel you've ever read. ( )

Note: My review is based on the story through the film, not by reading the book.DH and I received this movie via Netflix and when it arrived neither of us remembered ordering it. DH assumes that perhaps it was a "suggestion" from other movies we chose. It was a really interesting film that causes one to think. I am a little caught, because for an idea of a story it is interesting and does keep a captive audience. The acting was fairly good although the green screen and some scenes could have been much better. Finishing the film, DH and I discussed the film and the ideas within a bit, and although they are likable, it is a little uncomfortable, because they seem to be those ideas in disguise that pull you away from the whole truth while arguing that they are harmless to what you know to be truth. Overall, good evening watch, but not a keeper for me. I'm not sure that I would recommend it, but be your own guide. Just remember Jesus Christ gave us truth and a handbook to explain it all. ( )

Note: My review is based on the story through the film, not by reading the book.DH and I received this movie via Netflix and when it arrived neither of us remembered ordering it. DH assumes that perhaps it was a "suggestion" from other movies we chose. It was a really interesting film that causes one to think. I am a little caught, because for an idea of a story it is interesting and does keep a captive audience. The acting was fairly good although the green screen and some scenes could have been much better. Finishing the film, DH and I discussed the film and the ideas within a bit, and although they are likable, it is a little uncomfortable, because they seem to be those ideas in disguise that pull you away from the whole truth while arguing that they are harmless to what you know to be truth. Overall, good evening watch, but not a keeper for me. I'm not sure that I would recommend it, but be your own guide. Just remember Jesus Christ gave us truth and a handbook to explain it all. ( )

Part Zen, part visualization techniques set in novel form. ( )

The book has substantial moments of truth in it. But it also has New Age mumbo-jumbo and seems contrived, in that it dresses itself as a true story yet it is fiction. So I wonder if the insights mentioned aren't more the New Age movements catechism then anything really supernatural. The New Age has a incredible temptation to it in that it seems so right, but any movement that puts human advancement ahead of carrying your cross and following Jesus leaves me empty. ( )

I just recently read this book after skipping it during all the hype in the '90's. As is frequently the case, this book did not deserve all the positive press it received back then. ( )

I read this while traveling through Costa Rica...only fitting. There were times when I just slowed down and I swear I could make the colors brighter and see the energy between my pointer finger and thumb. It's one of those books that you just have to read and let your mind open up to the idea that there may be some truth to our human race not benefitting from our full potential.

Fantastic book! I lost my copy years ago and intend to buy a new one soon. This is a keeper to read again and again for years to come. ( )

A friend recommended this book to me saying it would open up my mind to the world. In fact it did.

Poorly written story but the more important spiritual sub text is very interesting to read about. Very thought provoking and makes you think differently about the world and our place in it. ( )

The book by James Redfield is a compelling one. It reveals universal truths through a fictional but gripping tale of an ancient manuscript in Peru that describes nine insights of life on earth, purpose of human existence, how people manipulate relationships to gain energy and feel empowered and how this only results in control dramas that each of us plays throughout our lives and how we can recharge ourselves with an inexhaustible universal source through love.

The beauty of the book is in the manner each of the nine insights is revealed to the main character in the book through individuals he meets and experiences he has.

It is thought provoking and I believe it has made a difference in my own psyche and my view of myself.

Difficult to rate this. As a novel it is a 2 stars, as a 'reflection' about what our life is about it deserves 4 stars. I've been more interested that I was expecting to be and for a book buy on a misreading of a comment it's been a nice reading. ( )

This book was excellent! I have not read the book in a long while. I think it is about time I do that. ( )

This is another interesting book on living a spiritual life. Although a fictional novel, it could easily be mistaken for reality. It is an enjoyable read and the type of book that makes you think about the possibilities in life. I would definitely recommend this book; one of my favourites! ( )

Amazingly crap writing style, formulaic plot but compellingly interesting ideas. From reading this I can't believe for one moment that Redfield actually visited Peru. No matter, it still inspired me to raise my game so kudos to the author. ( )

loved it ( )

i love this kind of thing, concepts embedded in a story. gets the concepts out there, the more the merrier. ( )

Awful - aimed at teenagers with an eye for dreaming ( )

Probably one of the worst books I've ever read! ( )

When I first read this, I was ready to give it five stars. Since then, I've come to realize this is not much better than Robert Fulghum's books and nowhere near as funny. This book also proves that sometimes the journey is more important than the destination. Redfield's writing style makes this an easy read and also makes it easy to absorb the life lessons he imparts. ( )

One of the most amazing books I've read. The story is mediocre, but the spiritual principles behind the scrolls can be applied to real life. ( )

horrible ( )

I enjoyed this book. It was a fast easy read and gave some food for thought. ( )

Pathetic. Beyond lame. ( )

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