Description
In a world where the divine has met its end, Anthony Van Horne finds himself on a bizarre mission that challenges the fabric of faith and humanity. With God’s lifeless body requiring transportation to the Arctic, Anthony embarks on a surreal journey filled with absurdities and profound revelations. As he maneuvers a colossal barge through the waters, the implications of divine absence haunt him, forcing him to confront his own beliefs about existence, morality, and the universe.
Throughout the voyage, Anthony encounters a cast of eccentric characters who each grapple with their own interpretations of divinity and what it means for their lives. Their conversations reveal the richness and chaos of human thought in the absence of a guiding force. The narrative deftly balances humor and philosophy, prompting readers to ponder the implications of a world stripped of its celestial overseer.
As the tugboat pushes deeper into the unknown, the journey evolves into a quest not just to transport a corpse, but to explore the meaning of faith and the essence of human connection. The Arctic looms ahead, symbolizing both the end and a new beginning, as Anthony navigates the turbulent waters of an indifferent universe, seeking to understand the legacy of a God long gone.
Throughout the voyage, Anthony encounters a cast of eccentric characters who each grapple with their own interpretations of divinity and what it means for their lives. Their conversations reveal the richness and chaos of human thought in the absence of a guiding force. The narrative deftly balances humor and philosophy, prompting readers to ponder the implications of a world stripped of its celestial overseer.
As the tugboat pushes deeper into the unknown, the journey evolves into a quest not just to transport a corpse, but to explore the meaning of faith and the essence of human connection. The Arctic looms ahead, symbolizing both the end and a new beginning, as Anthony navigates the turbulent waters of an indifferent universe, seeking to understand the legacy of a God long gone.
Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
371 pages
Language
English
Published
Apr 24, 1995
Publisher
Harcourt, Inc.
Editions
6 editions
ISBN-10
0156002108
ISBN-13
9780156002103
Genres
Science Fiction
Fantasy