I thought it would be topical to read The Last Temptation of Christ this week (I also watched Jesus Christ Superstar and The Bearenstein Bears Easter Surprise, and It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown because, yes, I do know how to observe holidays, and yes, I am five years old).
Back on topic. I kind of seriously loved this one. Certainly a controversial read, and I was not at all surprised to learn that it is often a banned book. That said, I agree with the interpretation that it actually is fairly orthodox. Yes, it is a retelling of the story of Christ's life, but in such a way that it actually affirms the traditional story in a very powerful way.
I'm trying to figure out exactly why I liked it as much as I did. Some was language, but not as much as it usually is a factor. I think some is likely just the sheer power of the story, and the way that such a re-envisioning can bring meaning into such sharp relief.
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