My Visit To Hell: A Novel

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Ten of the best visions of hell in literature

Paul Thigpen, “My Visit to Hell” (2007)

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You might think of it as a book-length parable. In some ways your novel is like Dante meeting Walker Percy, put in a contemporary setting. Is this partially what you had in mind?

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She and I are from the same hometown, Savannah, Georgia, and my mother went to college with her. My intent was similar: In your depiction of hell, you describe layers of it rapidly filling up from sins more readily committed in our cultural climate, for example, abortion, destroying fetuses for scientific or medical research, assisted suicide, striving for bodily perfection.

In what ways do you categorize and describe some of these? Like abortion, destruction of embryos for research is murder of a particularly loathsome type — a betrayal of the tiny innocents that God has given us to protect. Or consider the idolatry of bodily perfection: So those who are guilty of this sin are ironically punished alongside the gluttons, whom they detest as undisciplined slobs. Of particular interest to many contemporary readers, I think, is the circle punishing sins of the intellect.

Those holding to the popular notion that sincerity of belief is all that counts will find plenty here to challenge their assumptions. You mention in the preface that you were reluctant to write this book given the gravity of the topic. Are there ways in which meditating about hell has changed your own life? I came to a new understanding of how repugnant, how despicable, how corrosive sin truly is, with the result that I wanted all the more to avoid it and cling to God instead.

All in all, I do recommend it for believers as it will most likely help them sort out their priorities-but anyone else will probably be offended. May 29, Shawn rated it it was amazing.

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I really enjoyed this book, although I wasn't sure when I first started reading it. You might think of it as a book-length parable. Circle Seven is the place for the violent - those who were violent to others murderers and tyrants , those who were violent to themselves suicides , and those who were violent against nature and God. Vathek by William Beckford Beckford's oriental despot and his companions discover an underworld palace, where "the pavement, strewed over with gold dust and saffron, exhaled so subtle an odour as almost overpowered them". I'm sorry to hear about your physical struggles. This lowest Hell, the Ninth Circle, is called Cocytus, and therein dwell the worst sinners imaginable - the traitors. It also made me more deeply grateful for divine grace.

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. As the beginning says, this book is only fiction and Mr. Thigpen wasn't trying to state his opinion of what Hell looks like or burden the ones that have committed the sins described; He said he was taking all of the scriptures that involved sins and the description of Hell. As well with taking Dante's Inferno and making into the 21st century look.

I like this book. A lot to say the least.

Ten of the best visions of hell in literature

As Capopia said in the end, it did bring me closer to the love of God. It showed me lessons and made me look As the beginning says, this book is only fiction and Mr. It showed me lessons and made me look at certain things in a different perspective. Most of all, I liked the twist when it came to Capopia. She had a vast knowledge of God and even wanted him though she belonged to the deepest part of Hell.

I would definitely read it again and if there was ever a movie, I'd see it. Great book all and all. Dec 04, Ruby rated it really liked it. I, as many people, have my own theories of Heaven and Hell. It simply gives you a new slant on the subject.

Apr 11, Will rated it liked it Recommended to Will by: A modernization of Inferno can be interesting, but this is too closely derivative of Dante, and something which Inferno did better. As for the commenter above who complained about the absence of "swearing" Or go watch "The Thick of It".

Paul Thigpen, “My Visit to Hell” (2007)

Or just walk around the streets for a while. I don't see why it should bother A modernization of Inferno can be interesting, but this is too closely derivative of Dante, and something which Inferno did better. I don't see why it should bother you so much that some of us can get a few hours without being subjected to it. Jan 30, Cristina Montes rated it it was amazing.

A modern version of Dante's "Inferno". I normally shy away from "modern versions", but this one is a compelling read that keeps the feel and the humor of the original, showing how relevant it is to today's times. Compared to the original, this has more plot which will make you care more about the main character and his guide. While reading this book, I enjoyed myself reviewing my "Inferno".

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It brought back memories of the Dante class I took in college. I'd recommend this book both to those who l A modern version of Dante's "Inferno".

I'd recommend this book both to those who loved Dante's "Inferno" and to those who want an introduction to it. Mar 18, Frank rated it liked it. This book was pretty scary. I had more than one nightmare while reading it. You have to keep in mind though that this is one man's vision of hell otherwise it might be a huge turnoff to some people. Especially people who support gay rights or abortion. So it can be preachy at times and not a lot of forgiveness from the author's point of view.

Nov 08, Gail Kirby rated it did not like it. I can't finish it read about pages and I'm a "finish what I start" person, so that's pretty bad. It's true to Dante circles of hell , but the examples are ridiculous watching too much TV, for example. I was hoping for a satirical or maybe humorous approach like Lamb by Christopher Moore but I should have looked at the author profile; my bad.

Jul 09, Amy rated it really liked it. I really enjoyed this book, although I wasn't sure when I first started reading it. I liked hearing someone else's idea on what is like and although to me it wasn't scary, it was still enjoyable. May 15, Robert rated it it was amazing.

Another take on Dante's Inferno but in modern time. Mar 13, Doreen rated it it was amazing. Very thought provoking book. Apr 25, Tabitha rated it really liked it. A decent "remake" to Dante's Inferno.

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Great imagination and I liked seeing how the character developed throughout his journey. Jul 01, Rene' rated it it was amazing. Leeann Felicetta rated it liked it Dec 10, Michael O'Hara rated it it was amazing Mar 05, Shelly Klee rated it it was amazing Sep 04, Jeff Miller rated it really liked it Jun 30, Shelley rated it it was ok Jun 23, Corey Spiegel rated it it was amazing Jan 03, Kevin rated it it was amazing Feb 02, But this is Hell, where they will be "prey to grief without end".

Stephen Dedalus listens to the school preacher describing the "abode of the damned": Imagine such a corpse a prey to flames, devoured by the fire of burning brimstone. And then imagine this sickening stench, multiplied a millionfold and a millionfold again. To what torment are they condemned? In the course of the play, the characters probe each other's sins and bring alive their guilty memories.

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Eric Thursley visits Hell, which Astfgl, the demon king, has revolutionised. The damned must suffer repeated viewings of other people's holiday slides, elevator music, and the reading aloud of every clause of the 40, volumes of health and safety rules.