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Lord of Light

Book • 2016
Roger Zelazny's "Lord of Light" is a science fantasy novel that reimagines Hindu mythology in a futuristic setting.

The story follows a group of immortal beings who have colonized a planet and established a society based on their interpretations of ancient scriptures.

The novel explores themes of power, religion, and the nature of immortality.

Zelazny's writing style is characterized by its wit, intelligence, and philosophical depth.

The book is considered a significant work in the science fantasy genre, appreciated for its imaginative world-building and exploration of complex themes.

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as one of the books that impacted him at age 15.
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after reading his obituary, inspiring Doug to start writing.
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as a book that helped him break open from toxic fundamentalism.
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as a book that introduced him to Buddhism and Hinduism, influencing his rejection of Christianity.
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in relation to a plot featuring accelerationists.
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Neil Gaiman
as one of Roger Zelazny's works he fell in love with.
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as a sci-fi book he's always been intimidated by but wants to read.
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Sean M. Carroll
as one of his most reread books.
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